Franklin Denson N. III, an insider at Vulcan Materials Co (VMC), has acquired 11,484 shares of the company at a price of $185.31 per share. The total value of this transaction amounts to $2.13 million and was executed on December 8, 2025. Following this purchase, Denson now holds a total of 11,484 shares in the company.
Vulcan Materials, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, operates within the construction industry, specializing in the production of construction aggregates. The company employs 11,436 full-time staff and its segments include Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete. The Aggregates segment produces various materials such as crushed stone, sand, and gravel, while the Asphalt segment provides asphalt mix and construction services across several states, including Alabama and Texas. The Concrete segment focuses on ready-mixed concrete in California, Maryland, and Virginia.
As of December 9, 2025, Vulcan Materials boasts a market capitalization of $38.5 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.46, and an EPS of 8.41. The company's dividend yield stands at 66.3%. Upcoming earnings reports are anticipated, with estimates of $1.26 EPS and $1.7 billion in revenue for April 28, 2026, and $2.86 EPS and $2.2 billion in revenue for July 29, 2026.
Insider transactions, such as this purchase, are required to be reported to the SEC, providing insight into the confidence executives have in their company's future. However, it is essential for investors to consider these transactions as part of a broader analysis, taking into account patterns of insider activity and other market factors.