Rating Change
Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) on October 02, 2026.
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Citigroup Reiterates Buy Rating on Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)
Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) on October 02, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Citigroup
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $244.41
- Market capitalization
- $39.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) on October 2, 2026, with the stock trading at $244.41 and a market capitalization of $39.5 billion.
Market Context
Vulcan Materials Company operates in the Basic Materials sector. The stock currently trades at $244.41 with a market capitalization of $39.5B. The stock has declined 16.7% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Citigroup provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Vulcan Materials Company.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Vulcan Materials Company
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 4 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 21, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 09, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | N/A |
| Aug 25, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View VMC Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for VMC?
A rating of Buy from Citigroup reflects the analyst's outlook on Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the VMC forecast page.
