Quarterly ResultApr 29, 2026, 07:11 AM
VMC Q1 EPS $1.27, Revenue $1.76B; Reaffirms FY Outlook
AI Summary
Vulcan Materials Company reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with diluted EPS increasing to $1.27 and total revenues reaching $1.76 billion. The company achieved solid execution, driving earnings growth and margin expansion, particularly in its aggregates segment. VMC reaffirmed its full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion, citing a healthy backlog and public construction activity. The company also returned $217 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
Key Highlights
- Q1 2026 diluted EPS increased to $1.27 from $0.98 in Q1 2025.
- Total revenues rose 7.4% to $1.76 billion from $1.64 billion year-over-year.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 8.8% to $447 million, with margin expanding to 25.5%.
- Aggregates segment gross profit increased 12% to $400 million, with shipments up 5%.
- Freight-adjusted aggregates selling prices increased 3.5% to $22.80 per ton.
- Reaffirmed full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion.
- Returned $217 million to shareholders via $149 million in buybacks and $68 million in dividends.
- Divestment of Houston asphalt business in Q4 2025; California concrete disposition expected Q2 2026.