B Riley initiates coverage on Vulcan Materials with 'buy'
ReutersJan 16, 2026 2:07 PM
B. Riley begins coverage on construction supplies firm Vulcan Materials VMC.N with "buy"; sets PT at $345
PT is a 14.3% upside to stock's last close
Says VMC well-placed for infrastructure-driven growth, aided by ample M&A firepower and margin tailwinds from portfolio rejig
Adds VMC's outlook is strengthening as federal and state infrastructure spending ramps up across key markets
Incoming CEO Ronnie Pruitt starts in January with ample cash for M&A; 2026 guidance expected to show stronger margins after portfolio reset - Brokerage
17 of 25 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher and 8 "hold"; median PT is $328.50 - data compiled by LSEG
VMC rose 10.9% in 2025
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