Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) reported dismal second-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues missing their respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. On a year-over-year basis, earnings increased, but revenues declined due to lower Aggregate shipments. VMC's shares fell 4.6% in the pre-market trading session on Aug 6, after the earnings release. Investors' sentiments are likely to have been hurt by the slashed 2024 net earnings outlook. Inside the Headlines Adjusted earnings of $2.35 per share missed th ...