Caprock Group LLC Makes New $577,000 Investment in Vulcan Materials Company $VMC

Caprock Group LLC purchased a new position in Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,977 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $577,000.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Westside Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Vulcan Materials by 100.0% in the third quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 84 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 42 shares during the last quarter. Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vulcan Materials during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in shares of Vulcan Materials in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. acquired a new position in Vulcan Materials during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Finally, Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new position in Vulcan Materials during the 3rd quarter worth $46,000. Institutional investors own 90.39% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, President Thompson S. Baker II sold 7,135 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.81, for a total value of $2,146,279.35. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Denson N. Franklin III sold 665 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.00, for a total transaction of $196,175.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 8,284 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,443,780. This represents a 7.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 0.61% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have issued reports on VMC. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price on Vulcan Materials from $279.00 to $278.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Vulcan Materials from $330.00 to $340.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Vulcan Materials in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $327.00 price target on shares of Vulcan Materials in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on Vulcan Materials from $342.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Vulcan Materials currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $320.38.

Vulcan Materials Price Performance

NYSE VMC opened at $302.73 on Wednesday. Vulcan Materials Company has a 12 month low of $215.08 and a 12 month high of $331.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.00 billion, a PE ratio of 35.95, a P/E/G ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.07. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $302.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $296.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 2.23 and a quick ratio of 1.56.

Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The construction company reported $1.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.11 by ($0.41). Vulcan Materials had a return on equity of 13.47% and a net margin of 14.19%.The firm had revenue of $1.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.95 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.17 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Vulcan Materials Company will post 8.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vulcan Materials Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $0.52 dividend. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. This is a boost from Vulcan Materials’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.49. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. Vulcan Materials’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 23.28%.

Key Stories Impacting Vulcan Materials

Here are the key news stories impacting Vulcan Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management expects improving demand and set a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $2.4B–$2.6B, signaling confidence in a recovery across public and private end markets. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year results showed operating cash flow up ~29% to $1.8B and management highlighted margin expansion and full‑year earnings growth, supporting longer‑term cash generation. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors can review the full Q4 earnings call transcript and slide deck for more detail on trends, pricing, and market dynamics discussed by management. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains generally constructive with a median price target above current levels (median ~$327.5), showing continued buy-side interest despite the near-term weakness. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.70 missed estimates (~$2.11) and revenue of $1.91B came in below consensus, with gross profit and EPS down year‑over‑year — the primary catalyst for the selloff. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The 2026 EBITDA range was perceived as softer than some investors expected, and management flagged downstream portfolio actions (sale of California ready‑mix operations), adding near-term uncertainty. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling activity and some large institutional re‑allocations were highlighted in coverage, which can amplify downside near term. Article Title

Vulcan Materials Profile

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) is a U.S.-based producer of construction materials that supplies the building and infrastructure markets. The company’s primary products include construction aggregates such as crushed stone, sand and gravel, as well as asphalt mixes and ready-mixed concrete. These materials are used in a wide range of projects including highways, commercial and residential construction, and public infrastructure.

Vulcan operates an integrated network of quarries, asphalt plants and concrete facilities to produce and deliver materials to contractors, municipalities and private developers.