Management results net CMC America's Greatest Companies ranking. Sources: CMC Inc., Irving, Texas; CP staff Concrete reinforcing steel market leader and number three concrete pipe and precast operator CMC has been named to the Newsweek America's Greatest Companies 2026 list. Developed in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, a New York-based research and analytics firm, the annual ranking recognizes 650 U.S. companies on financial leadership, innovation, performance as an employer, and sustainability metrics. "This recognition reflects the strength of our culture, commitment to continuous improvement, and transformation underway across our company," says CMC CEO Peter Matt. "We are proud of what our employees have accomplished and remain focused on executing our strategy, serving customers, and building an even stronger, more sustainable CMC for the future." The company has built a differentiated platform with leading positions in key phases of early-stage construction markets and continues to leverage its scale, operational excellence and innovation capabilities to drive long-term value, he adds. Along with CMC, the America's Greatest Companies 2026 list includes Granite Construction, Knife River Corp., Martin Marietta Materials and Vulcan Materials, plus allied equipment interests John Deere, Oshkosh Corp. and United Rentals.

Vulcan Materials posts higher revenue and reaffirms 2026 outlook. Reading Time: 2 mins read Vulcan Materials has reported stronger second quarter 2026 financial results, with higher aggregates pricing and disciplined operational execution offsetting weather disruptions and energy cost inflation. The company generated second quarter revenue of $US2.156 billion, up from $US2.102 billion a year earlier. Net earnings attributable to Vulcan increased to $US323 million, while adjusted earnings per diluted share rose to $US2.59 from $US2.45 in the prior-year period. Vulcan chief executive officer Ronnie Pruitt said the company's aggregates business continued to demonstrate its resilience despite external headwinds. "Commercial and operational execution drove solid results in the second quarter. Our industry-leading aggregates cash gross profit per ton grew to over $US12 per tonne, despite significant energy inflation and disruptive weather," he said. "These results demonstrate the resiliency of our uniquely advantaged pure-play aggregates business." Aggregates shipments increased 1 per cent to 59.9 million tonnes, supported by healthy public infrastructure activity and large construction projects. However, shipments in Texas and parts of the southeastern United States were affected by heavy rainfall during May and June. The company's pricing environment remained favourable, with freight-adjusted selling prices increasing 5 per cent on a mix-adjusted basis and 4 per cent on a reported basis to $US22.97 per tonne. Cash gross profit improved to $US12.02 per tonne, compared with $US11.88 per tonne in the second quarter of 2025. Vulcan said higher diesel prices contributed to a 7 per cent increase in freight-adjusted unit cash costs. Excluding fuel costs, cash costs increased 3 per cent as the company continued to focus on operating efficiencies and cost management. During the quarter, Vulcan completed the divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California and acquired a quarry in southern Colorado and a rail yard in Dallas-Fort Worth from Brannan Sand & Gravel. The company said the transactions align with its aggregates-led growth strategy by strengthening its distribution network and expanding its footprint in key markets. Capital expenditure totalled $US176 million during the quarter. Vulcan also returned $US318 million to shareholders through $US250 million in share repurchases and $US68 million in dividends. Pruitt said the company remained confident in its outlook for the remainder of the year.\ "Our aggregates business is executing well, and we reiterate our full-year outlook to deliver between $US2.4 billion and $US2.6 billion of Adjusted EBITDA," he said. "The construction environment remains supportive of continued aggregates price growth, and large projects and public construction activity continue to support our expectation for volume growth in 2026."

Vulcan's second quarter revenues rise. Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended June 30, reporting revenues of $2.156 billion versus revenues of $2.102 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Year-to-date revenues are $3.912 billion versus $3.737 billion in the first half of 2026. For its Aggregates business, continued pricing discipline and operational execution drove gross profit growth despite energy headwinds and challenging weather-related operating conditions throughout the quarter. Segment gross profit increased to $567 million ($9.47 per ton), and cash gross profit improved to $720 million ($12.02 per ton). As compared to the prior year, second quarter aggregates shipments increased 1% and continued to benefit from healthy public construction activity and large projects. Shipments in Texas and certain Southeastern markets were impacted by significant rainfall, particularly in May and June. The pricing environment remains positive with widespread growth across the company's footprint. Freight-adjusted selling prices increased 5% on a mix-adjusted basis (4%, or $0.86 per ton, on a reported basis) as compared to the prior year's second quarter. Freight-adjusted unit cash cost of sales increased 7%, or $0.72 per ton, over the prior year. Excluding the impact of higher diesel fuel costs, cash cost of sales increased 3%, reflecting a continued focus on cost management and operating efficiencies. For its Asphalt and Concrete business, non-aggregates segment gross profit in the second quarter was $58 million, and cash gross profit was $73 million. Asphalt gross profit margin remained strong at 15%, despite lower shipments due to weather and higher liquid asphalt costs. The prior year results included the company's Houston asphalt and construction business that was divested in the fourth quarter of 2025. Second quarter concrete results included two months of the company's California ready-mixed concrete business. The divestiture of these operations was completed in early June of 2026. In early June, the company completed the previously announced divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California. Additionally, the company acquired a quarry in southern Colorado and a rail yard in Dallas-Fort Worth from Brannan Sand & Gravel. These portfolio actions align with its aggregates-led growth strategy by expanding its reach into southern Colorado and strengthening its distribution network in Dallas-Fort Worth. Ronnie Pruitt, Vulcan Materials' chief executive officer, said, "Commercial and operational execution drove solid results in the second quarter. Its 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 its 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."