VMC Should I Buy
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Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 to invest. The company's strong financial performance, positive long-term growth outlook, and infrastructure-focused business model make it a solid choice despite short-term market fluctuations.
The stock is currently in a bullish trend, supported by positive moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The MACD is positive at 1.73, indicating upward momentum, while RSI at 68.336 is neutral, suggesting no overbought or oversold conditions. Key resistance levels are at 328.453 and 335.358, with support at 317.276 and 306.098.
Strong Q3 2025 financial performance with revenue up 14.35% YoY and net income up 80.59% YoY.
Positive analyst sentiment with price targets raised to $345 by Citi and B. Riley, highlighting Vulcan's unique position in infrastructure and data center projects.
Anticipated 3% rise in aggregate shipments and adjusted EBITDA growth in
Consistent profitability improvement with 11 consecutive quarters of double-digit gross profit growth.
Hedge funds have significantly increased selling activity by 157.10% over the last quarter.
Q4 2025 revenue is expected to decline to $1.96 billion, with EPS forecasted at $2.11, reflecting short-term market concerns.
Stock trend analysis indicates a 70% chance of a -1.6% decline in the next day and -0.5% in the next week.
In Q3 2025, Vulcan Materials reported revenue of $2.29 billion, up 14.35% YoY, and net income of $374.9 million, up 80.59% YoY. EPS increased to $2.82, up 80.77% YoY, and gross margin improved to 30.43%, up 7.91% YoY. The company has demonstrated consistent profitability and growth, with a strong outlook for 2025.
Analysts are generally positive on VMC. Citi and B. Riley have Buy ratings with price targets of $345, emphasizing Vulcan's strong position in infrastructure and data center projects. Wells Fargo maintains an Equal Weight rating with a price target of $317, reflecting a more cautious stance but still acknowledging the company's potential.
