Vulcan Materials Reports 16% Q4 EBITDA Growth, Projects 2025 Gains

Vulcan Materials Company reported strong performance in its Q4 2024 earnings call, achieving $550 million in adjusted EBITDA, a 16% increase year-over-year. The company exceeded earnings expectations with an EPS of $2.17, up from $1.46 a year prior, and revenue rose to $1.85 billion, slightly surpassing forecasts. Despite challenges in shipment volumes, Vulcan's growth strategy, which included over $2 billion in strategic acquisitions, is expected to continue driving profitability, with forecasts for 3% to 5% growth in aggregates shipments and strong pricing momentum. The aggregates segment saw a cash gross profit per ton increase of 16%, reflecting successful pricing strategies. Looking ahead, Vulcan anticipates net earnings between $1.01 billion and $1.17 billion for 2025, supported by robust market conditions and capital investments of $750 million to $800 million. Overall, the company maintains a positive outlook for sustained growth in the coming years.