Valmont Industries (VMI)
NYSEIndustrialsConglomeratesSnapshot 2026-09-09
$480.80-0.57%
Close 2026-09-09 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsConglomeratesSnapshot 2026-09-09
Intact: The reason to own it still holds.
Valmont Industries grows sales about 6% yearly, aiming for $4.3 billion in 2026. Profit per share is set to rise to $23.50, up 27.5% from last year. Operating income improved 21.3% in the latest quarter, showing good cost control. The company has a stable market position and steady earnings growth.
Sales growth could slow below 6%, hurting earnings gains. Rising costs or weaker demand might reduce profit margins. A failure to meet the $21.50 EPS floor would signal trouble.
The stock price is about 16% above our valuation level, reflecting expectations of roughly 7% revenue growth. Our view aligns with these growth expectations but notes some risk given the soft guidance tone.
Breaks if: EPS falls below $21.50 in FY26
Raise and deliver on full-year 2026 diluted earnings per share guidance reflecting strong sales growth and margin expansion.
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
VMI represents a durable compounder with a focus on growth in the North America Utility sector. The current thesis state is stable, supported by strong financial performance and management's commitment to increasing earnings and sales outlooks.
The market appears to have priced in a neutral valuation, with VMI positioned as cheap compared to its peers. There is a slight expectations gap, indicating that the market may not fully reflect the potential upside from management's guidance.
Fundamentals are likely to continue on a positive trajectory, as management is on track to meet its earnings and sales targets. However, there is a moderate risk of missing expectations, given the recent performance of industry peers.
The thesis hinges on the performance of sector bellwethers like MMM, HON, and SEB, which can influence VMI's momentum. Additionally, any changes in guidance from VMI could significantly impact credibility and investor sentiment.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Yes, our read has weakened. The latest earnings report showed a miss. This miss raises concerns about the company's performance. There are no new supports to offset this weakness.
as of 2026-09-09
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Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management raised full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance from $20.50-$23.50 in February to $22.25-$23.50 by July 2026. Diluted EPS grew from $4.32 in 2026-Q1 to $6.14 in 2026-Q2, reflecting solid sales growth and margin expansion. The trajectory is delivering against the raised EPS outlook.
“The Company is raising its full-year 2026 diluted EPS outlook and updating its key assumptions.”
“The Company is raising its full-year 2026 diluted EPS outlook and updating its key assumptions.”
“Provides Full-Year 2026 EPS Outlook of $20.50 to $23.50.”
Breaks if: operating income declines below Q1 2026 level or fails to grow
Breaks if: annual revenue falls below $4.2 billion in FY26
Overall, VMI's multi-year view is supported by solid execution and growth plans, but it faces moderate risks from sector dynamics. Not investment advice.