Goldman Sachs Upgrades Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) to Neutral

October 17, 2011 6:55 AM EDT
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Price: $276.04 +1.98%

Rating Summary:
    20 Buy, 11 Hold, 0 Sell

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    Up: 8 | Down: 5 | New: 26
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Goldman Sachs upgraded Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $29.00.

The firm notes that consensus estimates have been revised sharply lower, the dividend has been cut, and Vulcan has pledged collateral for its secured credit facility.

Goldman raised 2011/2012/2013 EPS to ($0.94)/($0.70)/($0.12) up from ($0.98)/($0.74)/($0.22).

For more ratings news on Vulcan Materials Company click here and for the rating history of Vulcan Materials Company click here.

Shares of Vulcan Materials Company closed at $32.12 yesterday.


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