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Vulcan Materials: Public Infrastructure Awards Up 17% In Its Markets Versus The National Pace

Vulcan Materials Company reported a solid start to 2026, driven by operational discipline and favorable market dynamics. For the first quarter, adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $447 million compared to the prior year, alongside gross profit margin expansion across all segments. Aggregate shipments increased 5%, supported by improving demand conditions and fewer weather disruptions. The company successfully realized January 1 price increases, contributing to a 4% freight-adjusted price improvement on a mix-adjusted basis. While aggregates freight-adjusted unit cash costs of sales rose by 4%, this was in line with expectations and partially mitigated by operational efficiencies under the Vulcan Way of Operating. The company emphasized strong market positioning, particularly in public infrastructure and private nonresidential sectors such as data centers, which benefit from accelerating project activity within 50 miles of its facilities. Trailing 12-month highway awards increased 12%, and public infrastructure awards climbed 17% in Vulcan’s markets, outperforming national trends.