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Valmont Industries

Valmont Industries Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a manufacturer of products and services for infrastructure and agriculture markets. Its reportable segments are Infrastructure and Agriculture. The company generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure segment, which includes the manufacturing and distribution of products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, solar, lighting and transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal products. The Agriculture segment provides irrigation equipment components, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and technology solutions for precision agriculture. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States, followed by Australia, Brazil, and other regions.

Valmont Industries Inc

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) in the last three months.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $383.75, a high estimate of $425.00, and a low estimate of $343.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 2.48%. 
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<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Valmont Industries by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nathan Jones &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $343.00&#x7C;$425.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brent Thielman &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $380.00&#x7C;$380.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nathan Jones &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $425.00&#x7C;$387.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nathan Jones &#x7C;Stifel &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $387.00&#x7C;$382.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Valmont Industries. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Valmont Industries compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Valmont Industries's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Valmont Industries's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Valmont Industries</h2>
Valmont Industries Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a manufacturer of products and services for infrastructure and agriculture markets. Its reportable segments are Infrastructure and Agriculture. The company generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure segment, which includes the manufacturing and distribution of products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, solar, lighting and transportation, and telecommunications, along with coatings services to protect metal products. The Agriculture segment provides irrigation equipment components, including aftermarket parts and tubular products, and technology solutions for precision agriculture. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States, followed by Australia, Brazil, and other regions.
<h3>Breaking Down Valmont Industries's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Valmont Industries's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 2.14%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.49%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Valmont Industries's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 5.04%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Valmont Industries's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.27%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, Valmont Industries adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Analyst Ratings

Assessing Valmont Industries: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $425 to $343.

News

Price Target

Stifel Maintains Buy on Valmont Industries, Lowers Price Target to $343

Machinery shares such as Arcosa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACA#NYSE">ACA</a>) and Valmont Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) are trading higher Wednesday on news that President Donald Trump would pause tariffs for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty"> most U.S. trading partners. </a>
What To Know: The gains followed a surprise announcement from Trump of a 90-day suspension on reciprocal tariffs for all countries that have not retaliated against previous U.S. trade measures. The move excludes China, which instead will face a sharp increase in tariffs.
Trump&#8217;s decision to reward non-retaliatory nations with a temporary 10% tariff and delay further duties appears to have eased investor fears around escalating trade tensions.
In contrast, Trump sharply criticized China in a Truth Social post, accusing it of exploiting the U.S. and pledging a new 125% tariff on Chinese imports. He stated that over 75 countries had refrained from retaliating and would benefit from the pause.
At a White House press conference, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that the changes reflect an attempt to address long-standing global trade imbalances. He noted that markets previously misunderstood the scale of Trump&#8217;s trade measures and described the 10% reciprocal tariff as a temporary floor that adds clarity going forward.
Bessent also accused Beijing of exacerbating the trade deficit and portraying itself as an uncooperative actor in global trade. He suggested that the new policy would give the U.S. greater leverage to force changes in its trade relationship with China.
Price Action: Arcosa shares closed Wednesday up 10.67% to $78.20 and Valmont Industries shares are up 7.65% to $284.96, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2'">Benzinga Pro.</a> Read Next: • <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">Wall Street Roars As Trump Pauses Tariffs For Non-Retaliator, Hikes China Duties To 125%</a>
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William Blair analyst Brian Drab downgrades Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

William Blair Downgrades Valmont Industries to Market Perform

Valmont Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) short percent of float has risen 46.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 442 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.92% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Valmont Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Valmont Industries has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Valmont Industries's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Valmont Industries?

DA Davidson analyst Brent Thielman downgrades Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) from Buy to Neutral and maintains the price target from $380 to $380.

DA Davidson Downgrades Valmont Industries to Neutral, Maintains Price Target to $380

Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $387 to $425.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Valmont Industries, Raises Price Target to $425

Valmont Industries shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results. Also, the company announced a $700 million share buyback program and raised its quarterly dividend.

Providing 2025 Full-Year Financial Outlook and Key Assumptions
The Company is introducing its full-year 2025 financial outlook, including projected net sales and diluted earnings per share, and key assumptions for the year.
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$4.0 to $4.2 billion
~(2%) to ~+3%
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Infrastructure Net Sales</td>
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$3.02 to $3.16 billion
Growth of ~+1% to ~+5.5%
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$0.98 to $1.04 billion
Decline of ~(9.5%) to ~(3.5%)
~(7%) to ~(1%) Constant Currency1
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Diluted Earnings per Share</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$17.20 to $18.80</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$140 to $160 million</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">~26.0%</td>
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Key Assumptions
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<li>Steel cost assumptions are aligned with futures markets as of February 14, 2025.</li>
<li>Based on the Company's understanding of the recently announced China tariffs, and the steel and aluminum import tariffs introduced on February 10, 2025, these direct impacts have been factored into the 2025 outlook.
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<li>The potential timing and impact of additional U.S. import tariffs, including a proposed 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as retaliatory actions by other countries, remains unclear and are not included in the 2025 outlook.</li>
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Earnings

Guidance

Valmont Industries Projects 2025 Net Sales of $4B-$4.2B Vs. $4.149B Est., And EPS of $17.20-$18 Vs. $17.92 Est., Amid Mixed Segment Performance

Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.84 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.62 by 6.08 percent. This is a 20.75 percent increase over earnings of $3.18 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.037 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.013 billion by 2.39 percent. This is a 2.07 percent increase over sales of $1.016 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Valmont Industries Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $3.84 Beats $3.62 Estimate, Sales $1.037B Beat $1.013B Estimate

Valmont&#xAE; Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today announced an update to its capital allocation priorities aimed at accelerating growth and increasing shareholder returns.
"Valmont anticipates generating significant cash flow in the coming years as we execute our strategic growth and margin expansion initiatives. We are pleased that our Board has approved a $700 million share repurchase authorization and an increase in our quarterly dividend," said Thomas Liguori, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "These decisions underscore our confidence in Valmont's long-term strategy and commitment to shareholder returns."
The capital allocation priorities are intended to present a balanced approach to maintaining disciplined investments in organic and inorganic growth opportunities while delivering meaningful capital returns to shareholders over the next three to five years. These priorities are expected to be supported by the Company's projected cash flow generation.
Key features include the following:
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<li>Approximately 50% of operating cash flow allocated to high-return growth opportunities, focused on:
<ul>
<li>Capital expenditures for strategic capacity expansion, primarily in the Infrastructure segment, to maintain and increase manufacturing output and efficiency while driving innovation to better serve customers</li>
<li>Acquisitions that strategically augment the Company's competitive position, with a focus on sustainable growth and premium returns on invested capital (ROIC)</li>
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<li>Approximately 50% of operating cash flows will be allocated to shareholder returns through the form of share repurchases and dividends. The Board of Directors has approved the following steps to enable this goal:
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<li>A new $700 million share repurchase authorization, representing approximately 10% of the Company's current market capitalization</li>
<li>A 13% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.68 per share ($2.72 annualized), payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 28, 2025. The Company anticipates increasing its dividend annually in the first quarter of each year, at a pace aligned with expected longer-term earnings growth</li>
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<li>As part of its capital allocation framework, the Company intends to maintain its Investment Grade credit rating, with a long-term target for net leverage of 2.5X or less, while capable of temporarily flexing leverage higher if the opportunity for exceptionally impactful, larger transactions arises</li>
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The Company is authorized to repurchase up to $700 million of its outstanding common stock from time to time, by means of open-market purchases through any method or program, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, or through privately negotiated transactions. The purchases will be funded from available cash balances and ongoing cash flows and will be made subject to market and economic conditions. The Company is not obligated to make any repurchases and may discontinue the program at any time. The new authorization, which has no stated expiration date, will be added to the current authorization, of which approximately $66 million remained as of December 28, 2024. Valmont currently has approximately 20.2 million shares outstanding.
The Company's goal of returning 50% of operating cash flow to shareholders is subject to various factors, including industry and market conditions, the price of the Company's common stock, and alternative uses of capital. Actual shareholder returns may vary over time. There can be no guarantee as to the timing of the declaration and payment of any dividends, or the amount thereof, which is at the discretion of the Board.

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Valmont Industries Announces $700M Buyback and Boosts Quarterly Dividend Per Share By 13% To $0.68

Valmont Board Approves $700M Share Buy Back Authorization

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• Expeditors Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPD#NYSE">EXPD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.44 per share on revenue of $2.81 billion. 
• Franklin Electric (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FELE#NASDAQ">FELE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $465.87 million. 
• Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.62 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
• GeneDx Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $82.24 million. 
• Watsco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.19 per share on revenue of $1.67 billion. 
• Hillman Solns (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLMN#NASDAQ">HLMN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $350.45 million. 
• Vulcan Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMC#NYSE">VMC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.75 per share on revenue of $1.81 billion. 
• NeoGenomics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEO#NASDAQ">NEO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $173.40 million. 
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• Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.99 per share on revenue of $117.83 million. 
• Genuine Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.55 per share on revenue of $5.71 billion. 
• Visteon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VC#NASDAQ">VC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.97 per share on revenue of $954.17 million. 
• Chemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CC#NYSE">CC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion. 
• Sapiens Intl Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNS#NASDAQ">SPNS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $135.89 million. 
• Fluor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $4.42 billion. 
• Allegion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.75 per share on revenue of $938.91 million. 
• iQIYI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQ#NASDAQ">IQ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $909.96 million. 
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• Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $4.56 billion. 
• Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDD#NASDAQ">GLDD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $211.20 million. 
• Blackbaud (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLKB#NASDAQ">BLKB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $303.41 million. 
• Waystar Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAY#NASDAQ">WAY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $232.29 million. 
• Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPH#NYSE">TPH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.29 per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. 
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• James Hardie Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $960.80 million. 
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• Mobix Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOBX#NASDAQ">MOBX</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Safe Bulkers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SB#NYSE">SB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $71.90 million. 
• ReNew Energy Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNW#NASDAQ">RNW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $264.79 million. 
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• TPG RE Finance Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRTX#NYSE">TRTX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $27.98 million. 
• SiriusPoint (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPNT#NYSE">SPNT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
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• Corporacion Inmobiliaria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTMX#NYSE">VTMX</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Hackett Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCKT#NASDAQ">HCKT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $75.64 million. 
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• JBG SMITH Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBGS#NYSE">JBGS</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Seven Hills Realty Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEVN#NASDAQ">SEVN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $8.31 million. 
• Industrial Logistics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILPT#NASDAQ">ILPT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $110.30 million. 
• Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.84 per share on revenue of $999.09 million. 
• Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $7.04 billion. 
• Community Healthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHCT#NYSE">CHCT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $29.90 million. 
• Adeia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADEA#NASDAQ">ADEA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $113.93 million. 
• Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUSHB#NASDAQ">RUSHB</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUSHA#NASDAQ">RUSHA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $1.86 billion. 
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• MasterBrand (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBC#NYSE">MBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $722.85 million. 
• Gladstone Commercial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOD#NASDAQ">GOOD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $38.20 million. 
• EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $1.82 billion. 
• Comstock Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRK#NYSE">CRK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $378.74 million. 
• Genworth Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNW#NYSE">GNW</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Innospec (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOSP#NASDAQ">IOSP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $447.40 million. 
• Magnolia Oil &amp; Gas (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGY#NYSE">MGY</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $330.88 million. 
• Sasol (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Sandstorm Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAND#NYSE">SAND</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Devon Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.31 per share on revenue of $4.30 billion. 
• Cadence Design Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.83 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion. 
• Ternium (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TX#NYSE">TX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.28 per share on revenue of $4.49 billion. 
• Andersons (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANDE#NASDAQ">ANDE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.94 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Liberty Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBTYA#NASDAQ">LBTYA</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.96 per share on revenue of $1.95 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For February 18, 2025

Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $382 to $387.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Valmont Industries, Raises Price Target to $387

Stifel analyst Nathan Jones maintains Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $360 to $382.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Valmont Industries, Raises Price Target to $382

Highlighted on November 14, it was unveiled in an SEC filing that Donahue, Group President Infrastructure at Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>), executed a significant transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000102729/000090044024000105//Archives/edgar/data/102729/000090044024000105/0000900440-24-000105-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Donahue, Group President Infrastructure at Valmont Industries, a company in the Industrials sector, just exercised stock options worth 2,252 shares of VMI stock with an exercise price of $156.85.
Currently, Valmont Industries shares are trading down 0.0%, priced at $340.02 during Friday's morning. This values Donahue's 2,252 shares at $412,492.
<h3>Discovering Valmont Industries: A Closer Look</h3>
Valmont Industries Inc is an investment holding company. It operates through two segments namely Infrastructure and Agriculture. The company generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure segment. The infrastructure segment consists of the manufacture and distribution of products and solutions to serve the infrastructure markets of utility, renewable energy, lighting, transportation, and telecommunications, and coatings services to preserve metal products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from North America.
<h3>Valmont Industries: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Challenges: Valmont Industries's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.87%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 29.57%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Valmont Industries's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 4.13.
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Debt Management: Valmont Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.68, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 23.1 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 1.71 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 13.55, Valmont Industries presents an attractive value opportunity.
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Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
Surveying the realm of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often give prominence to those unfolding in the open market, systematically detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

John Timothy Donahue Exercises Options, Realizes $412K

Press Releases

Valmont Announces Appointment of Deborah Caplan to its Board of Directors

Valmont Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Myers Industries Appoints Aaron Schapper as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Effective January 1, 2025

Valley Irrigation Announces Strategic Consolidation of Technology Brands Into AgSense 365 App

Valmont Industries, Inc. Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Valmont to Participate in Citi's 2025 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference

Valmont Announces Capital Allocation Priorities

Valmont Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results

Valmont Provides Update On Tariff-Related Impacts

Valmont Industries, Inc. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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