JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) Stock Price

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) had its price objective hoisted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $480.00 to $510.00 in a report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the industrial products company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on Valmont Industries from $492.00 to $501.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Valmont Industries from $400.00 to $415.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Valmont Industries in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $487.00.

Valmont Industries Trading Up 2.4%

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

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The industrial products company reported $4.92 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.84 EPS. The business’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 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valmont Industries

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VMI. Community Bank N.A. bought a new position in Valmont Industries during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Valmont Industries during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. First Horizon Corp bought a new position in shares of Valmont Industries in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Leonteq Securities AG bought a new position in shares of Valmont Industries in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Valmont Industries in the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.84% of the company’s stock.

More Valmont Industries News

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

Valmont Industries Company Profile

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.