Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 8.41
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's earnings per share (EPS) of 8.41 is 41% above its 5-year average of 5.98, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.33–8.15).
The earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 8.41 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 11.84% (7.52).
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VMC Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
8.41
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
7.52
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
6.60
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
5.98
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
4.89
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
3.36
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
3.20
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+11.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+27.47%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+40.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+72.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+150.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+162.41%
VMC Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 8.41 | 7.52 | 6.60 | 5.98 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 3.27 | -0.26 | -4.44 | -2.24 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.06 | -0.10 | 3.09 | 3.38 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 3.99 | 2.38 | 0.13 | 0.32 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 10.10 | 8.00 | 15.73 | 14.76 |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 0.29 | 2.88 | 7.94 | 3.68 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 9.45 | 7.72 | 8.96 | 8.94 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 7.39 | 7.38 | 5.85 | 3.86 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 10.42 | 10.53 | 9.56 | 8.81 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 1.89 | 1.42 | 1.63 | 1.64 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$8.41
Forward EPS (Est.)
$10.82
P/E Ratio
32.4
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Vulcan Materials Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 8.41.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's earnings per share (EPS) of 8.41 is 41% above its 5-year average of 5.98, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.33–8.15).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 7.52.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 6.60.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 5.98.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 4.89.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 3.36.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VMC stock is 3.20.
Vulcan Materials Company Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.15 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.89 |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.02 |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.33 |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.05 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.41 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.67 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.90 |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.54 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.15 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.66 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.41 |
| 2011-12-31 | -0.55 |
| 2010-12-31 | -0.75 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.04 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.65 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.82 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.81 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.81 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.20 |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.18 |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.38 |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.54 |
| 1997-12-31 | 2.06 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.79 |
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About Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company, alongside its affiliated entities, stands as a prominent producer and distributor of construction aggregates, primarily operating within the United States. The company's activities are organized into four distinct divisions: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates division focuses on providing essential materials like crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other foundational aggregates, along with related services. These products are vital for building and maintaining highways, public infrastructure, residential properties, and various commercial, industrial, and other non-residential structures. Through its Asphalt Mix segment, the firm furnishes asphalt mixture to locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, additionally performing asphalt paving work in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment supplies ready-mixed concrete to customers in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Lastly, the Calcium division is responsible for mining, manufacturing, and marketing calcium products for use in animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. Established in 1909, the corporation, initially known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. before its name change, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Ronnie A. Pruitt