B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$600.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
VMI
Valmont IndustriesBNYSE / Capital Goods
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
The post-earnings bull case is supported by a reported Q2 operating improvement, stronger North America Utility and Coatings performance, continued capacity investment, and a raised FY2026 EPS range [#SEC-8K-2026-07-21]. Zacks reported that EPS exceeded its $5.76 consensus estimate [#PR-EARNINGS-2026-07-16].
Posture
Constructive
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +2.4.
What can break
Agriculture market conditions remain difficult and recovery timing is uncertain.
Momentum
45
Value
58
Sentiment
74
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $525.00 · Bull $600.00 · Bear $410.00Analysis 2026-07-24; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-24 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-09
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade B · Constructive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $624.50
Why
Momentum45 · Δ7d +2.0
Value58 · Δ7d +0.1
Sentiment74 · Δ7d +2.4
So what
Strength-led posture (Net Neutral). Favor watchlist adds and disciplined entries.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +2.4.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • Agriculture market conditions remain difficult and recovery timing is uncertain.
- • No concrete post-print analyst target, rating, or estimate revisions are available.
- • Agriculture remains challenged, North America Telecommunications volumes softened, and no post-print analyst target, rating, or estimate revisions are provided in the packet or checked coverage.
Catalyst clock
2026-08-07
Q2 beat and raised FY2026 outlook
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
45
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
+2.0
Δ21d
+23.9
Value
58
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.1
Δ21d
+0.8
Sentiment
74
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+2.4
Δ21d
+3.0
Why this grade
Composite grade B. Momentum 44.9 / Value 57.5 / Sentiment 73.8
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-07-24. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
55%
Probability
Target price
$525.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
20%
Probability
Target price
$410.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$9.78B
Beta
1.22
Shares Out
19.3M
P/E (TTM)
36.0
P/S (TTM)
2.01
P/FCF (TTM)
23.04
Rev YoY
+6.5%
EPS YoY
-502.1%
Gross Margin
+30.3%
Op Margin
+13.8%
Net Debt
$760.35M
Current Ratio
2.35
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data