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Senior Vice President of Vulcan Materials CO (NYSE:VMC), Clement David P, sold 698 shares of common stock on September 12, 2025, at a price of $298.56, totaling $208,394. The transaction comes as VMC trades near its 52-week high of $302.21, having gained over 27% in the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently trades at a P/E ratio of 40.8x.
According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on September 11, Clement also exercised stock appreciation rights for 1,900 shares at a price of $121.69, totaling $231,211. Following the exercise, 1,202 shares were withheld for taxes at a price of $294.43, valued at $353,904. The transaction occurred as VMC’s market capitalization stands at $38.93 billion.
After these transactions, Clement directly owns 2,832 shares of Vulcan Materials CO common stock, plus 957.498 shares held in a 401k. For comprehensive insider trading analysis and additional insights, including 12+ exclusive ProTips, check out the detailed VMC research report on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Vulcan Materials Company reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which showed a slight miss in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to analyst forecasts. The company posted an EPS of $2.45, below the expected $2.60, and actual revenue of $2.1 billion, missing the anticipated $2.21 billion. These results were impacted by weather conditions that led to a decrease in aggregates volume by 2-3 million tons, though pricing saw a year-over-year increase. Stifel, maintaining a Buy rating on the stock, adjusted its price target for Vulcan Materials to $306 from $309 following these results.
In a positive development, Fitch Ratings upgraded Vulcan Materials’ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to ’BBB+’ from ’BBB’, citing the company’s strong EBITDA and free cash flow margins. Fitch expects Vulcan Materials to maintain its EBITDA leverage around 2.0x or lower, highlighting its robust market position and financial flexibility. These recent developments provide a mixed picture for investors, with earnings challenges balanced by positive credit ratings.
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