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VALMONT INDUSTRIES

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.

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Valmont Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.74% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 276 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.36 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Valmont Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749236431_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Valmont Industries has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less 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.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Valmont Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.62%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Valmont Industries?

In the current market session, Valmont Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) stock price is at $304.07, after a 0.82% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock increased by 14.88%, and in the past year, by 20.05%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746550819_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Valmont Industries P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 50.62 in the Construction &amp; Engineering industry, Valmont Industries Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 17.84. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746550819_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he had no intention of firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be less than the current 145% but not 0%.

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 $343 to $345.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Valmont Industries, Raises Price Target to $345

Valmont Industries's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.24% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 223 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.06 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Valmont Industries Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745420419_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Valmont Industries has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less 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.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Valmont Industries's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Valmont Industries?

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Ronald Josey upgraded Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAD#NYSE">LAD</a>) from Neutral to Buy but lowered the price target from $415 to $375. Lithia Motors shares closed at $295.45 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/lad/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic analyst Harry Bartlett upgraded the rating for American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) from Sell to Neutral but slashed the price target from $270 to $255. American Express shares closed at $252.42 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/axp/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Peter Arment upgraded Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and maintained the price target of $540. Lockheed Martin shares closed at $462.08 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/lmt/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Brian Drab upgraded the rating for Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. Valmont Industries shares closed at $278.28 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/vmi/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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William Blair analyst Brian Drab upgrades Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform.

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading higher following US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reported remarks about trade de-escalation with China.

Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) affirms FY2025 GAAP EPS guidance from $17.20-$18.80 to $17.20-$18.80 vs $18.08 analyst estimate. Affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $4.00 billion-$4.20 billion to $4.00 billion-$4.20 billion vs $4.10 billion estimate.

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Valmont Industries Affirms FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance of $17.20-$18.80 vs $18.08 Est; Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $4.00B-$4.20B vs $4.10B Est

Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.32 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.36 by 0.92 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $969.31 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $976.12 million by 0.70 percent. This is a 0.87 percent decrease over sales of $977.83 million the same period last year.

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Valmont Industries Q1 EPS $4.32 Misses $4.36 Estimate, Sales $969.31M Miss $976.12M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.36 per share on revenue of $976.14 million. 
• Herc Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRI#NYSE">HRI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.21 per share on revenue of $847.18 million. 
• Peoples Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEBO#NASDAQ">PEBO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $113.55 million. 
• Mercantile Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBWM#NASDAQ">MBWM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.19 per share on revenue of $57.70 million. 
• Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $6.34 per share on revenue of $17.79 billion. 
• Northern Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRS#NASDAQ">NTRS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.85 per share on revenue of $1.95 billion. 
• RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.35 per share on revenue of $19.79 billion. 
• Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $33.23 billion. 
• Moodys (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.54 per share on revenue of $1.88 billion. 
• Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.89 per share on revenue of $4.88 billion. 
• Genuine Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPC#NYSE">GPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share on revenue of $5.83 billion. 
• Pentair (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $988.89 million. 
• Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGX#NYSE">DGX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.15 per share on revenue of $2.63 billion. 
• Halliburton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.60 per share on revenue of $5.28 billion. 
• MSCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSCI#NYSE">MSCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.91 per share on revenue of $744.21 million. 
• Northrop Grumman (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $6.26 per share on revenue of $9.93 billion. 
• 3M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.77 per share on revenue of $5.75 billion. 
• Equifax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.40 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion. 
• PulteGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.42 per share on revenue of $3.82 billion. 
• GE Aerospace (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.26 per share on revenue of $9.00 billion. 
• Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $11.38 per share on revenue of $46.29 billion. 
• Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.67 per share on revenue of $4.56 billion. 
• Danaher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHR#NYSE">DHR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.64 per share on revenue of $5.58 billion. 
• Lotus Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOT#NASDAQ">LOT</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• United Community Banks (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCB#NYSE">UCB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $247.09 million. 
• Invesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. 
• Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $211.78 million. 
• Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOPE#NASDAQ">HOPE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $114.97 million. 
• Dime Community Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DCOM#NASDAQ">DCOM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $105.70 million. 
• Old National (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NASDAQ">ONB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $478.24 million. 
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• SAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAP#NYSE">SAP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.42 per share on revenue of $9.07 billion. 
• Capital One Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.75 per share on revenue of $10.06 billion. 
• Chubb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.22 per share on revenue of $11.22 billion. 
• Orrstown Financial Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORRF#NASDAQ">ORRF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.93 per share on revenue of $54.62 million. 
• Pathward Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CASH#NASDAQ">CASH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.78 per share on revenue of $259.27 million. 
• First Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRBA#NASDAQ">FRBA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $32.78 million. 
• Renasant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNST#NYSE">RNST</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $170.28 million. 
• Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.85 per share on revenue of $4.24 billion. 
• Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.73 per share on revenue of $2.19 billion. 
• EQT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQT#NYSE">EQT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.91 per share on revenue of $2.00 billion. 
• Packaging Corp of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKG#NYSE">PKG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion. 
• PennyMac Financial Servs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFSI#NYSE">PFSI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.82 per share on revenue of $517.92 million. 
• PennyMac Mortgage IT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PMT#NYSE">PMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $92.33 million. 
• QCR Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCRH#NASDAQ">QCRH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $94.26 million. 
• Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAFC#NASDAQ">HAFC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $63.43 million. 
• Monarch Casino &amp; Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $123.82 million. 
• Pegasystems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $357.20 million. 
• Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $6.52 billion. 
• Zurn Elkay Water Solns (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZWS#NYSE">ZWS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $383.55 million. 
• Usana Health Sciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USNA#NYSE">USNA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $243.08 million. 
• Veritex Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VBTX#NASDAQ">VBTX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $110.68 million. 
• Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $361.15 million. 
• First Busey (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUSE#NASDAQ">BUSE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $117.56 million. 
• West Fraser Timber (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFG#NYSE">WFG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion. 
• Weatherford International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $1.21 billion. 
• Range Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRC#NYSE">RRC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $803.02 million. 
• Agree Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $166.00 million. 
• National Bank Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBHC#NYSE">NBHC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $107.47 million. 
• Brandywine Realty Tr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDN#NYSE">BDN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $119.45 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 22, 2025

Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-04-22. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Valmont Industries will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.36. 
Investors in Valmont Industries are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.22, which was followed by a 2.58% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Valmont Industries's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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</thead>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.62</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4.08</td>
<td>3.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.84</td>
<td>4.11</td>
<td>4.76</td>
<td>4.32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>10.0%</td>
<td>11.0%</td>
<td>18.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745251294_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Valmont Industries were trading at $277.83 as of April 18. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 26.72%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on Valmont Industries</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Valmont Industries.
The consensus rating for Valmont Industries is Buy, based on 4 analyst ratings. With an average one-year price target of $383.75, there's a potential 38.12% upside.
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
The following analysis focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Fluor, Dycom Industries and Construction Partners, three prominent industry players, providing insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Fluor, with an average 1-year price target of $48.62, suggesting a potential 82.5% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Dycom Industries, with an average 1-year price target of $199.83, suggesting a potential 28.07% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Construction Partners, with an average 1-year price target of $98.5, suggesting a potential 64.55% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Snapshot: Peer Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary offers a detailed examination of key metrics for Fluor, Dycom Industries and Construction Partners, providing valuable insights into their respective standings within the industry and their market positions and comparative performance.

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Valmont Industries</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>2.14%</td>
<td>$313.02M</td>
<td>5.04%</td>
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<td>Fluor</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>11.52%</td>
<td>$208M</td>
<td>60.10%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dycom Industries</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>13.87%</td>
<td>$196.58M</td>
<td>2.64%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Construction Partners</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>41.63%</td>
<td>$76.57M</td>
<td>-0.44%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Valmont Industries ranks at the top for Gross Profit and Return on Equity among its peers. It is in the middle for Revenue Growth and below average for Consensus rating.
<h3>Discovering Valmont Industries: A Closer Look</h3>
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>Understanding the Numbers: Valmont Industries's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Valmont Industries displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 2.14%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Valmont Industries's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.49%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Valmont Industries's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 5.04%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
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: Valmont Industries's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.56.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VMI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Valmont Industries visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings Outlook For Valmont Industries

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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744664444_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<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.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VMI/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Valmont Industries analyst ratings.</a>
<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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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.

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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<li>Valmont Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) stock fell 10.94% to $290.86. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.8 billion. 
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