Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Stock Forecast
VMC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.17 / 5 from 24 analysts
- Price target
- $308.30 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $2.89
- 52-week range
- $240.83 – $330.37
VMC analyst ratings
24 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VMC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VMC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.84 | $2.66 | $3.12 | $2.84 | −0.0% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.87 | $8.24 | $9.45 | $8.00 | +10.9% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.26 | $8.68 | $11.33 | $8.87 | +15.6% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VMC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.24B | $2.17B | $2.35B | −2.4% | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.14B | $8.00B | $8.44B | +2.5% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.55B | $8.07B | $9.09B | +5.1% | 21 |
VMC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VMC revenue: reported and forecast
VMC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.10 | $3.03 | $3.01 | $2.92 | $2.84 | −8.5% | 0 up · 6 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.14 | $8.99 | $8.87 | −2.9% | 0 up · 8 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.77 | $10.79 | $10.64 | $10.43 | $10.26 | −4.8% | 0 up · 9 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VMC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VMC beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from VMC
24 analysts cover Vulcan Materials; their consensus rating is buy (4.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $308.30, 19.7% above the latest close of $257.63. Analysts expect earnings of $8.87 per share for 2026, +10.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $10.26 per share on revenue of $8.6 billion. Vulcan Materials beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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VMC forecast FAQ
What is Vulcan Materials's price target?
The average analyst price target for Vulcan Materials is $308.30, 19.7% above the latest close of $257.63.
Is Vulcan Materials a buy, hold or sell?
Of 24 analysts covering Vulcan Materials, 14 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Vulcan Materials's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.87 per share for 2026 (range $8.24 to $9.45); for 2027 the estimate is $10.26.
What is Vulcan Materials's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.1 billion, growth of 2.5%; for 2027 it is $8.6 billion.
When does Vulcan Materials report earnings?
Vulcan Materials is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.89.
Does Vulcan Materials usually beat earnings estimates?
Vulcan Materials reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.