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Based in Birmingham, AL, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC - Free Report) is engaged in the production, distribution and sale of construction aggregates and other construction materials in the U.S. and Mexico.
Investors should note that earnings estimate for VMC has moved down in the last 30 days. The building materials company has posted one positive earnings surprise in the past four quarters, with a positive average surprise of 73.94%, owing to stellar performance in the first quarter of 2016.
We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: VMC beat on earnings. Our consensus earnings estimate called for EPS of 22 cents, and the company reported adjusted earnings of 34 cents instead. Investors should note that these figures take out stock option expenses.
Revenues: VMC reported revenues of $787.3 million. This surpassed our consensus estimate of $756.4 million.
Key Stats to Note: Aggregates shipment decreased 2% in the quarter.
Share Price Impact: Shares were up 3.9% in pre-market trading at the time of writing.
Check back later for our full write up on this VMC earnings report later!
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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Beats Q1 Earnings & Revenue Estimates
Based in Birmingham, AL, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC - Free Report) is engaged in the production, distribution and sale of construction aggregates and other construction materials in the U.S. and Mexico.
Investors should note that earnings estimate for VMC has moved down in the last 30 days. The building materials company has posted one positive earnings surprise in the past four quarters, with a positive average surprise of 73.94%, owing to stellar performance in the first quarter of 2016.
Currently, VMC has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but that could definitely change following Vulcan’ earnings report which was just released. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
Earnings: VMC beat on earnings. Our consensus earnings estimate called for EPS of 22 cents, and the company reported adjusted earnings of 34 cents instead. Investors should note that these figures take out stock option expenses.
Revenues: VMC reported revenues of $787.3 million. This surpassed our consensus estimate of $756.4 million.
Key Stats to Note: Aggregates shipment decreased 2% in the quarter.
Share Price Impact: Shares were up 3.9% in pre-market trading at the time of writing.
Vulcan Materials Company Price and EPS Surprise
Vulcan Materials Company Price and EPS Surprise | Vulcan Materials Company Quote
Check back later for our full write up on this VMC earnings report later!
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Did you miss Apple's 9X stock explosion after they launched their iPhone in 2007? Now 2017 looks to be a pivotal year to get in on another emerging technology expected to rock the market. Demand could soar from almost nothing to $42 billion by 2025. Reports suggest it could save 10 million lives per decade which could in turn save $200 billion in U.S. healthcare costs.
A bonus Zacks Special Report names this breakthrough and the 8 best stocks to exploit it. Like Apple in 2007, these companies are already strong and coiling for potential mega-gains. Click to see them right now >>