NYSE$VMC
Vulcan Materials Co · Q1 2023 earnings
Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Vulcan Materials experienced strong earnings growth driven by pricing momentum and solid execution.
Vulcan Materials reported a strong first quarter with significant earnings growth, driven by its aggregates business and strategic execution. The company is increasing its full-year earnings outlook due to the positive pricing environment and operational performance.
- Aggregates earnings increased sharply with cash gross profit per ton improving 23 percent.
- Gross margin expanded despite lower shipments and persistent inflationary cost pressures.
- Freight-adjusted selling prices for aggregates increased 20 percent.
- The company is increasing its full-year earnings outlook, expecting Adjusted EBITDA of $1.850 to $1.950 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Vulcan Materials · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.65B
Revenue by segment
Vulcan Materials · $1.75B total across 3 segments · Q1 2023
- Aggregates$1.29B+15.4%74.0%
- Concrete$285M-20.9%16.3%
- Asphalt$170M+1.6%9.7%
Forward guidance
Vulcan Materials is increasing its full-year earnings expectations, incorporating the success of its pricing efforts during the first quarter. While leading indicators of demand remain mixed, the company's aggregates business and execution position it to navigate demand shifts successfully.
Tailwinds
- Aggregates freight-adjusted price growth of approximately 15 percent ($16.40 in 2022).
- Net earnings attributable to Vulcan of between $815 and $895 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA of between $1.850 and $1.950 billion.
Headwinds
- Full-year shipments for 2023 will depend upon the depth of the decline in residential construction activity.
- Full-year shipments will depend on the timing of highway starts converting to shipments.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.4%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
41 / 73 earnings
Positive
+20.1%
Q3 2018
Best reaction
-8.3%
Q1 2009
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.9% | -1.3% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -7.6% | -6.8% | -21.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.6% | -0.9% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.7% | +3.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.9% | +10.1% | +8.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.9% | -6.5% | -11.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.5% | +3.6% | +11.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -6.3% | -5.1% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.8% | +3.3% | -1.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.7% | +4.5% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.8% | -3.4% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.3% | +1.7% | -0.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.4% | +8.1% | +13.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.0% | -7.6% | -17.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.6% | +4.5% | +12.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.5% | +2.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.1% | -7.9% | -6.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.8% | -2.0% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.5% | +5.5% | -1.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.7% | +1.3% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.5% | +6.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.6% | -0.1% | +2.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -1.2% | +2.7% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.7% | +10.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.4% | -10.1% | +14.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -7.9% | -8.9% | -38.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.6% | -3.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.5% | +2.0% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.8% | +4.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.8% | +6.9% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +20.1% | +20.8% | +27.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.3% | -2.3% | -4.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +8.0% | +11.5% | +13.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -6.7% | -8.6% | -12.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.1% | +2.3% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.8% | +1.4% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.3% | +3.6% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -6.1% | -4.3% | -8.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.3% | +2.4% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.0% | -4.0% | -8.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +10.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -8.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.7% | — | — |
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