Investing.com - Vulcan Materials reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Vulcan Materials announced earnings per share of $0.73 on revenue of $1.54B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.6109 on revenue of $1.44B.
Vulcan Materials shares are down 14% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $176.93 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is down 12.39% from the start of the year.
Vulcan Materials follows other major Materials sector earnings this month
Vulcan Materials's report follows an earnings beat by Vale ADR on April 27, who reported EPS of $0.93 on revenue of $10.81B, compared to forecasts EPS of $0.838 on revenue of $11.66B.
Sherwin-Williams had beat expectations on April 26 with first quarter EPS of $1.61 on revenue of $5B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.54 on revenue of $4.91B.
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