Shares of VMI.N declined sharply today, hitting a 20-day low as investor sentiment soured. The stock's recent price action indicates a significant bearish trend, with a notable drop that has raised concerns among traders. The breach of this technical level suggests increased selling pressure and a potential continuation of downward momentum.
Market analysts attribute this decline to broader market volatility and uncertainty surrounding upcoming earnings reports. Additionally, recent economic data has fueled fears of a slowdown, prompting investors to reassess their positions in vulnerable stocks like VMI.N. As the stock navigates this challenging landscape, traders will be closely monitoring further developments and technical indicators for signs of a potential reversal.
Wall Street analysts forecast VMI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VMI is 462.00 USD with a low forecast of 415.00 USD and a high forecast of 491.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast VMI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VMI is 462.00 USD with a low forecast of 415.00 USD and a high forecast of 491.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 447.960
Low
415.00
Averages
462.00
High
491.00
Current: 447.960
Low
415.00
Averages
462.00
High
491.00
Stifel
Buy
maintain
$491 -> $492
2026-01-23
Reason
Stifel
Price Target
$491 -> $492
AI Analysis
2026-01-23
maintain
Buy
Reason
Stifel raised the firm's price target on Valmont to $492 from $491 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares as part of the firm's Q4 preview for its diversified industrials coverage.
Stifel
Buy
maintain
$475 -> $491
2025-12-16
Reason
Stifel
Price Target
$475 -> $491
2025-12-16
maintain
Buy
Reason
Stifel raised the firm's price target on Valmont to $491 from $475 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Growth in 2025 for diversified industrials has largely been driven by tariff related price increases, again demonstrating these companies have superior pricing power, with volumes generally flat to down modestly, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm expects volume growth in 2026 to be primarily driven by the absence of, or at least lower, levels of inventory destocking combined with carryover pricing leading to low to mid single-digit revenue growth in 2026.
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JPMorgan
upgrade
2025-11-21
Reason
JPMorgan
Price Target
2025-11-21
upgrade
Reason
JPMorgan added Valmont (VMI) to the firm's Analyst Focus List as a value idea while removing Armstrong World (AWI). Valmont is well positioned to benefit from grid modernization, nuclear momentum, and rising data center investments, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm views the company as a more attractive way to play the "evolving industrial landscape."
DA Davidson
Neutral
maintain
$400 -> $415
2025-10-22
Reason
DA Davidson
Price Target
$400 -> $415
2025-10-22
maintain
Neutral
Reason
DA Davidson raised the firm's price target on Valmont to $415 from $400 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares after its Q3 earnings beat. The company's results and estimates are still influenced by tough Ag conditions which continue, albeit Infrastructure continues to execute well, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm adds that it is currently forecasting Ag stabilization in the second half of 2026, with modest gains in 2027.
About VMI
Valmont Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of products and services for the infrastructure and agricultural markets. The Company operates through two segments: Infrastructure and Agriculture. The Infrastructure segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, solar, lighting, transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal products. Its Infrastructure segment is comprised of five primary product lines: Utility; Lighting and Transportation (L&T); Coatings; Telecommunications, and Solar. The Agriculture segment consists of the manufacture of center pivot components and linear irrigation equipment for agricultural markets, including parts and tubular products, and advanced technology solutions for precision agriculture. The Company manufactures and distributes center pivot and lateral move irrigation equipment, along with service parts under its Valley brand.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
