Top-tier analyst reveals a secret prediction:
Vulcan Materials Favored by Analysts with Strong Growth Projections
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is currently a top pick among analysts, boasting a consensus "Strong Buy" rating and an average target price of around $304 by July 2025 [1]. This bullish outlook is driven by VMC's leadership position in the U.S. construction materials industry, a strong balance sheet, disciplined capital allocation, and a streak of 12 years of dividend growth [1].
The company is expected to deliver solid top- and bottom-line growth over the next few years. Analysts estimate revenue of approximately $8.18 billion for 2025, $8.78 billion for 2026, and $9.32 billion for 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about +4.6% [1]. Earnings Per Share (EPS) are projected at $8.49 for 2025, $9.91 for 2026, and $11.38 for 2027, with a CAGR of +13.4% [1].
Vulcan's growth is expected to be propelled by several factors, including infrastructure spending from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), strategic acquisitions, ongoing operational improvements, cost controls, and a solid financial profile [1].
Despite a slight revenue decline in 2024, profitability margins improved due to pricing power, cost controls, and operational efficiency gains, particularly a marked EBITDA margin expansion in Q1 2025 [1]. Net margin stood at 12.5% in the most recent quarter [2].
While revenue growth could vary, with some scenarios projecting slower or even negative growth in certain years [3], the consensus view emphasizes VMC’s strategic positioning, financial discipline, and exposure to long-term infrastructure trends as reasons for optimism [1][3].
Vulcan Materials is listed on the S&P 500 and has recently shown impressive performance, with the stock price rising by almost 50% within a year [5]. Goldman Sachs sees an upside potential of over 10% for VMC, making it an attractive investment opportunity [2].
Patrick Brown, the top analyst on Wall Street according to financial portal "TipRanks," has been particularly focused on American stocks in the building materials or transport sectors. One such industrial stock that is currently high on his list is Vulcan Materials [5]. Despite the stock surpassing Brown's original price target, 12 out of 13 Wall Street analysts currently recommend buying the stock [6].
Investors should note that while the outlook is largely positive, revenue growth could vary, with some scenarios projecting slower or even negative growth in certain years [3]. However, the consensus view emphasizes VMC’s strategic positioning, financial discipline, and exposure to long-term infrastructure trends as reasons for optimism [1][3].
Summary Table: Key Analyst Forecasts (2025–2027)
| Metric | 2025 (Est.) | 2026 (Est.) | 2027 (Est.) | CAGR | |------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------| | Revenue ($B) | 8.18 | 8.78 | 9.32 | +4.6% | | EPS ($) | 8.49 | 9.91 | 11.38 | +13.4% | | Analyst Rating | Strong Buy | Strong Buy | Strong Buy | — | | Target Price ($) | ~304 | — | — | — |
[1] Yahoo Finance
[2] Goldman Sachs
[3] FactSet
[4] Vulcan Materials Company Investor Relations
[5] TipRanks
[6] Bloomberg
- The strong growth projections for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) have made it a top pick among analysts, not only due to its leadership position in the construction materials industry but also because of its strategic positioning, financial discipline, and exposure to long-term infrastructure trends, which make it an attractive business opportunity in the stock-market.
- With solid top- and bottom-line growth projected over the next few years, Vulcan Materials Company is expected to be propelled by factors such as infrastructure spending from the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), strategic acquisitions, and a solid financial profile, making it a potential hotspot for investing in the finance sector.
