Fintel reports that on March 19, 2025, JP Morgan upgraded their outlook for Vulcan Materials (NYSE:VMC) from Neutral to Overweight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 27.96% Upside
As of March 19, 2025, the average one-year price target for Vulcan Materials is $308.71/share. The forecasts range from a low of $174.48 to a high of $360.15. The average price target represents an increase of 27.96% from its latest reported closing price of $241.25 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Vulcan Materials is 8,544MM, an increase of 15.18%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 10.21.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,705 funds or institutions reporting positions in Vulcan Materials. This is an increase of 21 owner(s) or 1.25% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to VMC is 0.31%, an increase of 4.85%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.77% to 149,616K shares. 
The put/call ratio of VMC is 0.51, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance holds 9,647K shares representing 7.30% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,667K shares , representing a decrease of 0.20%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VMC by 7.56% over the last quarter.
Jpmorgan Chase holds 6,597K shares representing 4.99% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,637K shares , representing a decrease of 0.60%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VMC by 0.05% over the last quarter.
Principal Financial Group holds 6,062K shares representing 4.59% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,321K shares , representing an increase of 12.23%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VMC by 45.75% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 4,134K shares representing 3.13% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,193K shares , representing a decrease of 1.44%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VMC by 0.22% over the last quarter.
Massachusetts Financial Services holds 3,949K shares representing 2.99% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,044K shares , representing a decrease of 27.74%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VMC by 15.04% over the last quarter.
Vulcan Materials Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
Vulcan Materials Company, a member of the S&P 500 index with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates – primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel – and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete.
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