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VULCAN REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

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Vulcan Materials Company acquired a quarry in southern Colorado and a rail yard in Dallas-Fort Worth from Brannan Sand & Gravel.

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Commercial Discipline and Cost Control Drive Continued Expansion in Aggregates Unit Profitability Execution in Aggregates Underpins Reaffirmed Full Year Earnings Outlook BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC ), the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Ronnie Pruitt, Vulcan Materials' Chief Executive Officer, said, "Commercial and operational execution drove solid results in the second quarter. Our industry-leading aggregates cash gross profit per ton grew to over $12 per ton, despite significant energy inflation and disruptive weather. These results demonstrate the resiliency of our uniquely advantaged pure-play aggregates business. "Consistent with our aggregates growth strategy, during the second quarter we completed several portfolio enhancing actions. The pipeline for strategic acquisitions remains active, and we have the financial strength and flexibility to capitalize on the most value-accretive opportunities." Financial Highlights Include: Second Quarter Year-to-Date Trailing-Twelve Months Amounts in millions, except per unit data 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 Total revenues $ 2,156 $ 2,102 $ 3,912 $ 3,737 $ 8,116 $ 7,595 Gross profit $ 626 $ 625 $ 1,048 $ 991 $ 2,232 $ 2,093 Selling, Administrative and General (SAG) $ 141 $ 144 $ 277 $ 283 $...

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Additionally, the Company acquired a quarry in southern Colorado and a rail yard in Dallas-Fort Worth from Brannan Sand & Gravel.

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    "excerpt": "Commercial Discipline and Cost Control Drive Continued Expansion in Aggregates Unit Profitability Execution in Aggregates Underpins Reaffirmed Full Year Earnings Outlook BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC ), the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Ronnie Pruitt, Vulcan Materials' Chief Executive Officer, said, \"Commercial and operational execution drove solid results in the second quarter. Our industry-leading aggregates cash gross profit per ton grew to over $12 per ton, despite significant energy inflation and disruptive weather. These results demonstrate the resiliency of our uniquely advantaged pure-play aggregates business. \"Consistent with our aggregates growth strategy, during the second quarter we completed several portfolio enhancing actions. The pipeline for strategic acquisitions remains active, and we have the financial strength and flexibility to capitalize on the most value-accretive opportunities.\" Financial Highlights Include: Second Quarter Year-to-Date Trailing-Twelve Months Amounts in millions, except per unit data 2026 2025 2026 2025 2026 2025 Total revenues $ 2,156 $ 2,102 $ 3,912 $ 3,737 $ 8,116 $ 7,595 Gross profit $ 626 $ 625 $ 1,048 $ 991 $ 2,232 $ 2,093 Selling, Administrative and General (SAG) $ 141 $ 144 $ 277 $ 283 $ 558...",
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