Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) Given New $501.00 Price Target at Stifel Nicolaus

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) had its price target hoisted by Stifel Nicolaus from $492.00 to $501.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the company. DA Davidson upped their price target on Valmont Industries from $400.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Valmont Industries in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Valmont Industries presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $487.00.

Valmont Industries Trading Up 2.4%

Shares of NYSE VMI opened at $454.64 on Wednesday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $435.54 and a 200 day moving average price of $406.71. Valmont Industries has a 1-year low of $250.07 and a 1-year high of $487.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 2.35 and a quick ratio of 1.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.03 and a beta of 1.22.

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The industrial products company reported $4.92 EPS 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 firm had revenue of $1.04 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.04 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.84 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. Valmont Industries has set its FY 2026 guidance at 20.500-23.500 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Valmont Industries will post 18.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valmont Industries

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Community Bank N.A. acquired a new position in shares of Valmont Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Valmont Industries in the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. First Horizon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Valmont Industries during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in Valmont Industries during the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new position in shares of Valmont Industries in the fourth quarter worth about $34,000. 87.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Valmont Industries

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.