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Vulcan Materials’ Hidden Catalyst: LNG, Power And Manufacturing Projects!
Vulcan Materials Company reported second-quarter 2026 results reflecting resilience amidst inflationary pressures and variable weather conditions across geographies. The company generated $654 million in adjusted EBITDA, nearly matching the prior year’s figure despite incurring approximately $40 million in energy-related headwinds. Aggregates cash gross profit per ton increased to over $12, a $0.14 improvement year-over-year, supported by a 1% shipment growth. The increase in pricing was significant, with freight-adjusted selling prices rising sequentially and annually. On a mix-adjusted basis, average selling prices improved 5% compared to the prior year. Despite excluding diesel costs, aggregates freight-adjusted unit cash costs rose by 3%, but operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management helped mitigate inflationary impacts.
