VMIIndustrials · ConglomeratesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Valmont Industries, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $610 — +31.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Valmont Industries, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (94): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (32): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VMI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $600 → $620 |
| 20 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $645 → $678 |
| 17 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $520 → $600 |
| 17 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 June 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $541 → $645 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Sept 2025 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 23 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 July 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VMI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Valmont Industries, Inc. returned +16.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Valmont Industries, Inc. has a market value of $9.2B and an enterprise value of $9.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.2B. The latest quarter grew 6.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $498.6M, a 11.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $25.68.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $322.1M.
Valmont Industries, Inc. spent $215.6M on share buybacks and $55.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 18.4×; forward P/E: 18.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.65%, paying out 11% of earnings.
Valmont Industries, Inc. employs 10,791 people — $392K of revenue per employee.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Valmont Industries, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Zacks Investment Research says Valmont lacks the combination of two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The item outlines expectations for the report.
Why it matters — VMI watchers may note the article’s assessment of factors tied to the company’s upcoming earnings report.
Valmont Industries announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results before market open on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Following the release, CEO Avner M. Applbaum and CFO John Schwietz will host a webcast and conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT.
Why it matters — VMI watchers would care because this sets the date and time for the company's upcoming quarterly earnings release and the accompanying investor conference call.
Valmont Industries outlined a plan to reach approximately $5.4 billion in sales and $35 in earnings per share by the end of 2029, driven by utility infrastructure demand, operating improvements, and disciplined capital allocation.
Why it matters — The plan signals Valmont's expected long-term growth trajectory and priorities, giving investors visibility into the company's financial goals through 2029.
Valmont Industries presented at the 25th Annual Diversified Industrials & Services Conference, with a transcript of the presentation published by Seeking Alpha. The item covers the company's participation in the conference event.
Why it matters — A VMI watcher would care because the conference presentation transcript offers insight into how company management framed its business to an investor audience.
Valmont Industries shares have risen 19% over the past six months, according to Zacks Investment Research. The gain is attributed to growing utility demand, grid modernization efforts, capacity expansion, and productivity improvements that are lifting growth and margins.
Why it matters — A VMI watcher would care because these operational factors point to the drivers behind the company's recent share-price momentum and margin growth.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Valmont Industries, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $610, with estimates ranging from $600 to $678. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Valmont Industries, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Valmont Industries, Inc. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Valmont Industries, Inc. ranks 77 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +31.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Valmont Industries, Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Valmont Industries, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VMI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $600 to $678 over the next 12 months.
Valmont Industries, Inc. returned +16.1% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Valmont Industries, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer focused on infrastructure and agriculture solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Oct 2026): "Valmont Industries (VMI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?". Zacks Investment Research says Valmont lacks the combination of two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. The item outlines expectations for the report.
Valmont Industries, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer focused on infrastructure and agriculture solutions. The company designs and produces engineered products and services used in utility transmission and distribution, lighting and transportation, telecommunications, solar energy support, and protective coatings for metal structures. In agriculture, Valmont supplies irrigation systems, center pivot components, linear irrigation equipment, and digital technology solutions that help support water management and precision farming. Its products serve utilities, contractors, agricultural producers, and industrial customers across North America and international markets. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and founded in 1946, Valmont Industries plays a significant role in building and maintaining critical infrastructure while supporting modern agricultural productivity.
CEO Mr. Avner M. Applbaum CPA · 10,791 employees · United States · https://www.valmont.com
