NYSE$VMC

Vulcan Materials Co · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Vulcan Materials reported first quarter 2024 results, demonstrating strong execution and margin expansion despite challenging weather conditions, while reaffirming full-year outlook for double-digit earnings growth.

Vulcan Materials Company announced its first quarter 2024 results, with margins expanding despite lower aggregates shipments. The company's strategic disciplines and pricing momentum reinforce confidence in achieving another year of double-digit earnings growth and strong cash generation. They remain on track to deliver $2.15 to $2.30 billion of Adjusted EBITDA.

  • Margins expanded despite lower aggregates shipments, showcasing the durability of the aggregates business.
  • Aggregates cash gross profit per ton increased by 10 percent, with widespread improvements across the company's footprint.
  • Freight-adjusted selling prices for aggregates increased by 10 percent year-over-year, with improvements in all markets.
  • The company reaffirms its full-year outlook for double-digit earnings growth and strong cash generation.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.55B

Previous: $1.65B-6.3%
EPS

$0.77

Previous: $0.95-18.9%
Aggregates Tons Shipped

48.1M

Previous: 51.7M-7.0%
Aggregates Avg Price

$20.59

Previous: $18.67+10.3%
Asphalt Mix Tons

2.1M

Previous: 2.1M+1.1%
Asphalt Avg Price

$77.83

Previous: $73.44+6.0%
Concrete Cubic Yards

800.0K

Previous: 1.8M-54.6%
Concrete Avg Price

$182.73

Previous: $161.25+13.3%
Capital Expenditures

-$153M

Previous: -$194M+21.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$50.1M

Previous: -$72.9M+31.3%
Net Income

$103M

Previous: $121M-14.9%
Operating Income

$173M

Previous: $187M-7.6%
Gross Profit

$305M

Previous: $302M+1.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$292M

Previous: $140M+109.5%
Total Assets

$13.9B

Previous: $14.1B-1.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$9.1M

Previous: $8.2M+11.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Vulcan Materials · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.55B

Q1 2024-6.3%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 8 of 15 quarters(53%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Vulcan Materials · $2.34B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023

  • Aggregates
    $1.63B+9.1%
  • Concrete
    $365M-19.1%
  • Asphalt
    $347M+11.9%

Forward guidance

Vulcan Materials remains on track to deliver $2.15 to $2.30 billion of Adjusted EBITDA, marking the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth.

Tailwinds

  • The company is on track to deliver $2.15 to $2.30 billion of Adjusted EBITDA.
  • This marks the fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth.
  • The pricing environment remains positive.
  • The company remains focused on compounding unit margins through all parts of the cycle.
  • The company aims to create value for its shareholders through improving returns on capital.

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 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

+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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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