Vulcan Materials CO VMC 77.04
Materials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-29
Vulcan Materials CO (VMC) has delivered +10.1% annualized revenue growth, +9.0% earnings growth, and +9.8% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #148 of 1968 stocks overall and #9 of 153 in the Materials sector by Steady Score.
About Vulcan Materials CO
Company Overview
Vulcan Materials produces construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel, in the United States. These materials are essential inputs for roads, bridges, commercial buildings, industrial facilities and housing. The company also produces asphalt and ready- mixed concrete in selected markets. Its quarries and distribution facilities are located near major metropolitan areas and transportation corridors, especially in faster-growing U.S. states.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from selling aggregates and downstream materials by ton or volume to public and private construction customers. Quarries require reserves, permits and substantial capital but can operate for decades. Because aggregates have low value relative to transport cost, local reserve positions and rail, barge and truck logistics are decisive. Pricing, shipment volumes, public infrastructure funding, private construction, diesel, labor and plant efficiency drive profitability.
Key Facts & Market Position
Vulcan is the largest U.S. construction-aggregates producer and controls strategically located reserves that are difficult to replicate. Public infrastructure provides long-term demand, while private nonresidential and residential building adds cyclical exposure. Local market concentration, pricing discipline and logistics support margins, but weather, permitting, fuel costs and construction timing can affect near-term shipments.