Vulcan Materials (VMC) Downgraded to Neutral by JPMorgan, Here’s Why

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) is one of the Best Cement Stocks to Buy For the Long Term. On March 4, Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) was downgraded to Neutral from Overweight by JPMorgan. The price target was also lowered from $335 to $320.

​The rating is based on the company’s fiscal Q4 2025 earnings reported on February 17. The company grew its quarterly revenue by 3.18% year-over-year to $1.91 billion but fell short of expectations by $43.51 million. The EPS of $1.70 also missed expectations by $0.41.

​Analysts at JPMorgan said in a research note that the company’s Q4 results were well below expectations, mainly due to tough competition and headwinds due to pricing and geopolitical shifts. The firm also noted the company’s guidance to be weaker than expected.

​Management expects the 2026 aggregate shipment to grow by 1% to 3% in 2026. The aggregated freight-adjusted average selling price is expected to grow by 4% to 6% during the same time. Moreover, the adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion.

​Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) is one of the largest producers of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand, and gravel, along with aggregates-based materials like asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete.

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