Valmont Industries (VMI) Shares and Recent Performance
Valmont Industries (VMI) closed the trading day at 10:49 AM Central Europe on Wednesday 21 October 2026, up 1.74 % over the previous 24‑hour period. The current price on major exchanges is USD 450.68 per share.
- Shares outstanding: 19.3 million
- Market capitalization: USD 8.6 billion
- Volume traded in last 24 hours: USD 114.6 million
- Year‑end trend: The stock has fallen 3.6 % since the end of the previous month.
- Technical indicators:
- 200‑day simple moving average: USD 477.38
- 52‑week high: USD 585.71 (25 June 2026)
- 52‑week low: USD 378.02 (21 November 2025)
Recent Quarterly Results
On 20 October 2026, Valmont Industries reported its third‑quarter 2026 earnings. Highlights include:
- Growth in sales and earnings across core segments.
- Strength in North American utility and coatings contributed to higher operating income.
- Agriculture sales remained solid; North American volumes offset a decline in international markets.
- Management reaffirmed the full‑year 2026 outlook and increased the earnings‑per‑share guidance range.
- The company announced plans to invest in capacity expansion and to manage input‑cost volatility through pricing actions and contractual pass‑throughs.
- A conference call to discuss results and outlook was scheduled for the same day.
Peer Activity in the Last 24 Hours
| Company | Ticker | Change | Current Price (USD) | Market Cap (USD bn) | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pbf Energy | PBF | –3.86 % | 83.00 | 10.1 | 7.34 |
| Regal Rexnord | RRX | +2.29 % | 156.03 | 10.3 | 31.67 |
| Donaldson | DCI | –0.74 % | 87.60 | 10.2 | 22.62 |
| Stifel | SF | –2.22 % | 66.83 | 10.2 | 12.05 |
| Qorvo | QRVO | +1.75 % | 114.17 | 10.1 | 26.5 |
Starboard Value Activity
Starboard Value’s chief executive discussed new investment targets at a New York summit. The activist fund emphasized companies that could unlock value through operational improvements. Key points include:
- Interest in a semiconductor maker recently acquired from Qorvo.
- Identification of significant cost‑saving opportunities that could reduce expenses over the next several years.
- Focus on an industrial materials spin‑off with potential upside in specialized product lines.
- The fund’s approach centers on supporting management to enhance margins and return value to shareholders rather than pursuing rapid expansion.
Company Overview
Valmont Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company designs and manufactures poles, towers, and structures for lighting, communication, and utility markets, and offers protective coating services for infrastructure. It also produces and distributes industrial and agricultural irrigation products and fabricated products for commercial and industrial applications. Valmont Industries is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.valmont.com .
