Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) VMC

Zacks Investment Research 29 oct

Vulcan Materials reported Q3 2026 earnings of $2.83 per share, beating estimates, but revenues of $2.18 billion missed expectations and declined 4.7% year-over-year. While aggregates pricing rose 5%, shipments fell 3% and higher diesel costs pressured profitability. The company lowered its 2026 EBITDA outlook to $2.4 billion but expects earnings growth in 2027. VMC stock declined 1.9% following the earnings release.

Zacks Investment Research 28 oct

The U.S. construction sector is experiencing divergent trends entering Q3 earnings season. Strong AI and data center investments, along with government infrastructure spending, are boosting public construction demand and benefiting companies like Quanta, EMCOR, and Vulcan. However, elevated mortgage rates (7.28%) and weak consumer sentiment are dampening residential housing demand, pressuring homebuilders like D.R. Horton. Sector earnings are expected to grow 3.4% year-over-year with revenues rising 8.6%, though early reporters have missed estimates.

Zacks Investment Research 27 oct

Vulcan Materials (VMC) is set to report Q3 2026 earnings on Oct. 29 with projected EPS of $2.86 and revenues of $2.26 billion. Strong infrastructure demand and favorable aggregates pricing are expected to support growth, but elevated diesel costs, weak residential construction, and asphalt cost inflation may pressure margins and profitability. The Zacks model does not predict an earnings beat given the negative Earnings ESP of -3.41% and Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell).

Zacks Investment Research 22 oct

Vulcan Materials is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $2.86 per share (up 0.7% YoY) with revenues of $2.26 billion (down 1.3% YoY) on October 29. However, the company carries a negative Earnings ESP of -3.41% and a Zacks Rank #4, making it unlikely to beat consensus estimates. The stock is not considered a compelling earnings-beat candidate.

Zacks Investment Research 8 oct

CRH plc announced plans to acquire NCC Industry's operations in Denmark and Finland, expanding its aggregates and recycling capabilities in Nordic markets. The deal, expected to close in 2027, complements CRH's infrastructure-focused strategy. Year-to-date, CRH has invested $1.4 billion across 17 acquisitions. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance and expects continued margin expansion, though CRH stock has declined 21.9% over the past three months and currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating.