Vulcan Materials Slumps to 458th in Trading Volume Despite Bullish Analyst Upgrades

On June 2, 2025, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) experienced a significant decline in trading volume, with a total of 2.15 billion shares traded, marking a 45.15% decrease from the previous day. This placed VMC at the 458th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of VMC also decreased by 0.64%, continuing a two-day downward trend with a total decline of 0.73%.

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) has recently been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating a growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This upgrade could potentially drive the stock price higher as investors respond to the improved outlook.

Vulcan Materials has been the focus of several research analyst reports. Seaport Res Ptn recently raised Vulcan Materials to a "strong-buy" rating, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's future performance. This rating change is likely to influence investor sentiment and could lead to increased buying activity.

Vulcan Materials has seen an increase in its stake by Douglas, according to MarketBeat.com. The company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $302.91. This increased stake and positive rating suggest that institutional investors are bullish on Vulcan Materials' prospects.

Vulcan Materials has also been upgraded to a "Buy" rating by UBS, citing the company's resilience in a slower economy. This upgrade from a "Neutral" rating indicates that UBS analysts are confident in Vulcan Materials' ability to navigate economic challenges and maintain strong performance.