Vulcan’s shares rose 5.8% after the company reaffirmed its expectation for approximately $2.4 billion in 2026 adjusted EBITDA despite a muted demand environment and more than $100 million of expected energy headwinds. The quarter also showed pricing gains and margin expansion, though aggregate shipments fell 3% year over year.
- Q3 adjusted EBITDA was $707 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 20 basis points year over year.
- Aggregate shipments declined 3% year over year; management said seasonally adjusted momentum was similar to Q2.
- Mix-adjusted average selling prices rose 5%. Aggregates cash gross profit per ton expanded modestly, while unit cash costs excluding diesel increased 3%.
- Management cited approximately $40 million of Q3 energy-cost headwinds and expects more than $100 million for the full year.
- Through nine months, Vulcan generated nearly $1 billion in operating cash flow, returned approximately $950 million to shareholders, and reported net debt leverage of 1.9x.
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