Clement David P sold $570K of VMC

Vulcan Materials' shares declined after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock to Underweight from Equalweight, lowering its price target to $254 from $305. The company's shares have fallen 5.32% in the past year and 12.39% over five days.

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes ruled that Mexico violated international law in its treatment of Vulcan Materials Company, finding the government's actions arbitrary and discriminatory. The decision contradicts Mexico's claims of environmental enforcement and highlights the potential risks for U.S. businesses operating in Mexico. Vulcan has a history of environmental stewardship and received awards for its efforts. The ruling does not cover all disputes, and furthe

Wells Fargo's Timna Tanners downgraded Vulcan Materials (VMC) to Underweight, cutting the target to $254. BMO's John McNulty downgraded Westlake (WLK) to Market Perform, reducing the target to $82. Tanners also downgraded Amrize (AMRZ) and Eagle Materials (EXP), lowering their targets to $44 and $196, respectively.

Vulcan Materials Co. (VMC) stock hit a 52-week low of $250.89, with a -12.27% decline over the past year. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $2.59 per share on $2.16 billion revenue, beating estimates. Vulcan maintained its full-year EBITDA guidance of $2.4B-$2.6B and raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Stifel reiterated a Buy rating with a $333 price target.

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) reported Q2 revenue of $6.79B, up 7.5% YoY, beating estimates. Carlisle (CSL) saw $1.57B revenue, up 8.3%, outperforming. Resideo (REZI) reported $1.98B revenue, up 2%, but missed EBITDA estimates. Tecnoglass (TGLS) had $295.3M revenue, up 15.6%, beating expectations. Vulcan Materials (VMC) reported $2.16B revenue, up 2.5%, topping estimates. Building materials stocks are down 7.4% on average since earnings.

Carlisle (CSL) reported $1.57B revenue, up 8.3% YoY, beating estimates. Armstrong World (AWI) reported $472M revenue, up 11.2% YoY, exceeding expectations. Vulcan Materials (VMC) reported $2.16B revenue, up 2.5% YoY, surpassing estimates. Martin Marietta Materials (MLM) reported $1.95B revenue, up 21% YoY, topping expectations. Stocks reacted variably post-earnings.