Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) Given New $450.00 Price Target at DA Davidson

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) had its target price lifted by DA Davidson from $415.00 to $450.00 in a research note published on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. DA Davidson currently has a neutral rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on VMI. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Valmont Industries in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Valmont Industries from $492.00 to $501.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Valmont Industries from $480.00 to $510.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $487.00.

Valmont Industries Stock Performance

Valmont Industries stock opened at $454.64 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $8.96 billion, a PE ratio of 27.03 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a current ratio of 2.35, a quick ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. Valmont Industries has a 1 year low of $250.07 and a 1 year high of $487.58. The company’s 50-day moving average is $435.54 and its two-hundred day moving average is $406.71.

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The industrial products company reported $4.92 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.95 by ($0.03). Valmont Industries had a return on equity of 23.82% and a net margin of 8.53%.The business had revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.04 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.84 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up .1% on a year-over-year basis. Valmont Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 20.500-23.500 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Valmont Industries will post 18.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valmont Industries

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC grew its position in shares of Valmont Industries by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 2,303 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $927,000 after purchasing an additional 21 shares during the period. Allen Capital Group LLC lifted its stake in Valmont Industries by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Allen Capital Group LLC now owns 1,130 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $455,000 after buying an additional 24 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its holdings in shares of Valmont Industries by 0.4% in the third quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 7,565 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,933,000 after buying an additional 29 shares during the period. Rothschild Investment LLC increased its position in shares of Valmont Industries by 7.1% during the fourth quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 453 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $182,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wedmont Private Capital raised its holdings in shares of Valmont Industries by 5.6% during the fourth quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 582 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $245,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.84% of the company’s stock.

Valmont Industries News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Valmont Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple broker upgrades and higher price targets — JPMorgan raised its target to $510 and kept an “overweight” rating, and Stifel bumped its target to $501 with a “buy” call. Those actions lifted investor sentiment and provided fresh upside thesis. Benzinga: JPMorgan & Stifel raises
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlight Valmont’s growth profile — Zacks and other outlets published bullish takes arguing VMI is a strong growth stock due to above‑average financial growth and secular exposure to infrastructure/irrigation trends. This supports a longer‑term buy case. Valmont (VMI) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
• Positive Sentiment: Business commentary: infrastructure strength is offsetting agriculture weakness — deep-dive coverage notes backlog growth and stronger infrastructure demand, which investors view as durable revenue support even as agriculture cycles soften. VMI Q4 Deep Dive: Infrastructure Strength Offsets Agriculture Weakness as Guidance Holds Steady
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate — coverage asking whether VMI is fairly priced after multi‑year gains keeps valuation in focus; some investors may be trimming into strength. Is Valmont Industries (VMI) Fairly Priced After Strong Multi Year Share Price Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: DA Davidson raised its price target to $450 but kept a “neutral” rating — a modestly higher target with a neutral stance can temper runaway optimism even as others turn more bullish. Benzinga: DA Davidson raises PT to $450
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 results slightly missed and guidance was cautious vs. some forecasts — Valmont reported adjusted EPS of $4.92 (about $0.03 below consensus) and revenue roughly in line but essentially flat year‑over‑year; FY2026 EPS guidance of $20.50–$23.50 and sales $4.2–$4.4B sits near or a touch below street expectations, which triggered earlier selling pressure. Valmont Industries (VMI) Misses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

About Valmont Industries

Valmont Industries, Inc (NYSE: VMI) is a diversified industrial manufacturer specializing in infrastructure and agricultural products. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company engages in the design, production and distribution of engineered products that support water management, power transmission, lighting and traffic infrastructure. Valmont’s solutions range from center-pivot and lateral-move irrigation systems to utility poles, transmission towers, lighting structures and highway traffic signal support structures.

The company operates through several core business segments.