Rating Change
Wells Fargo reiterated its Underweight rating on Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) on October 30, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Underweight Rating on Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)
Wells Fargo reiterated its Underweight rating on Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) on October 30, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Underweight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $281.25
- Market capitalization
- $39.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo reiterated an Underweight rating on Vulcan Materials (VMC) on October 30, 2026.
Market Context
Vulcan Materials Company operates in the Basic Materials sector. The stock currently trades at $281.25 with a market capitalization of $39.5B. The stock has declined 6.2% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Wells Fargo 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, 3 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | N/A |
| Oct 30, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Raymond James | Outperform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View VMC Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for VMC?
A rating of Underweight from Wells Fargo 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.
