Vulcan Materials Company reported strong second quarter 2023 results, with gross margin expansion across all product lines. The company's consistent execution of its strategic disciplines and the strength of its aggregates-led business drove earnings growth. As a result, the company increased its full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook by $150 million.
Aggregates gross profit margin expanded 230 basis points.
Cash gross profit per ton improved 23 percent to $8.98 per ton.
Shipments benefited from large industrial projects, and residential construction activity was better than expected.
Full-year Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be $1.9 to $2.0 billion.
Vulcan Materials increased its full-year earnings expectations to reflect aggregates shipment trends and the earnings momentum in its Asphalt segment. Aggregates shipments are expected to be down 1 to 4 percent. Net earnings attributable to Vulcan are expected to be between $855 and $935 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $1.9 and $2.0 billion.
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