Vulcan Materials Co

(NYSE: VMC)
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VULCAN MATERIALS CO: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
4
StockScouter

Vulcan Materials Co, a mid-cap growth company in the basic industries sector, is expected to underperform the market over the next six months with above average risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive

Previous day's closing price for VMC was slightly above its 50-day moving average. Positive

Con

The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly lower than analysts' consensus forecast. Negative

Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a large company like VMC

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: F

The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly lower than analysts' consensus forecast. Negative

Earnings growth in the past year has decelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Negative

One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for VMC. Negative

OWNERSHIP
Grade: D

Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders – including one high-level executive –sold a small number of shares recently. Very negative

Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a large company like VMC

VALUATION
Grade: C

Price-to-earnings information is unavailable or inconsistent.

The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive/Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like VMC

The ratio of VMC's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is unavailable or inconsistent.

TECHNICAL
Grade: B

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive

Previous day's closing price for VMC was slightly above its 50-day moving average. Positive

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