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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
Vulcan Materials (VMC) reported revenue of $2.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -5% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 24.0%, net earnings $363M (16.6% of revenue).
Vulcan Materials, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (-5% year over year), operating margin 24.0%, net earnings $363M, operating cash flow $386M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B | +1% | -5% |
| Gross profit | $666M | +6% | -5% |
| Operating profit | $525M | +15% | -3% |
| Net earnings | $363M | +12% | -3% |
| Operating cash flow | $386M | +12% | -43% |
| Free cash flow | $209M | +40% | -54% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.2B in Q3 2026, down 5% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Aggregates was the largest line at 78% of revenue. Concrete lost $0.15B year over year (down 61%), 136% of the total change.
Gross margin was 30.5%, unchanged from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.52B, a 24.0% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 8% while revenue fell 5%. Net earnings were $0.36B, down 3% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.39B (down 43% year over year), 106% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.18B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.17B. Capital expenditures of $0.18B left free cash flow of $0.21B.
Questions
What was Vulcan Materials' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Vulcan Materials (VMC) reported revenue of $2.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -5% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Vulcan Materials profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $525M (24.0% of revenue) and net earnings $363M.
Source: Vulcan Materials 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.