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Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI) is described in its public disclosures as a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity. The company reports through two segments, Infrastructure and Agriculture, and regularly issues news releases and SEC-furnished earnings announcements that detail performance, portfolio actions, and capital allocation.
On this news page, readers can follow Valmont (VMI) news focused on its infrastructure and agriculture activities. Company press releases highlight topics such as quarterly and year-to-date financial results, segment trends in utility, lighting, transportation, telecommunications, and solar markets, and developments in center pivot and linear irrigation equipment, aftermarket parts, tubular products, and precision agriculture technologies.
Valmont news also covers dividend declarations by the Board of Directors, descriptions of share repurchase activity, and information about capital expenditures supporting strategic growth initiatives. Additional updates include participation in investor conferences, timing of earnings releases and conference calls, and leadership changes such as the appointment of a Chief Accounting Officer or other senior finance roles.
Investors and followers of VMI stock can use this page to review company-issued Business Wire releases and related communications that are referenced in Form 8-K filings. The content provides insight into how Valmont’s Infrastructure and Agriculture segments are performing, how the company is managing its portfolio and cost structure, and how it approaches financing arrangements and shareholder returns over time.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) reported Q1 2025 financial results with net sales slightly decreasing 0.9% to $969.3 million compared to Q1 2024. The company maintained a diluted EPS of $4.32, while operating income was $128.3 million or 13.2% of net sales.
The Infrastructure segment (72.6% of net sales) saw sales decrease 2.4% to $706.2 million, with growth in Utility and Telecommunications offset by lower Solar sales. The Agriculture segment (27.4%) increased 3.3% to $267.3 million, driven by strong international performance, particularly in EMEA and Brazil, despite North American softness.
Valmont reaffirmed its 2025 full-year outlook, projecting net sales of $4.0 to $4.2 billion and diluted EPS of $17.20 to $18.80. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 13% to $0.68 per share and reported strong cash position with $184.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a webcast and conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT on the same day, featuring President and CEO Avner M. Applbaum and EVP/CFO Thomas Liguori.
Investors can participate by dialing +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877, or joining via webcast. A slide presentation will be available on valmont.com's Investors page. The event replay will be accessible through April 29, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. CT using access code 13750344.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) has provided an update regarding the impacts of U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, including those on steel and aluminum. The company has outlined comprehensive mitigation strategies for 2025, including pricing adjustments, cost control measures, productivity initiatives, and supply chain optimizations.
The company projects achieving cost neutrality in the second half of fiscal 2025, regardless of whether United States Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) exclusions are granted for their imports from Mexico and Canada. Notably, Valmont manufactures the majority of its U.S.-bound products across 24 domestic facilities.
The current assessment excludes potential impacts from retaliatory tariffs or additional future U.S. tariffs.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) reported strong fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results. Q4 net sales increased 2.1% to $1.04 billion, with operating income rising to $120.0 million (11.6% of net sales). Full-year 2024 revenue was $4.08 billion, with record diluted EPS of $17.19.
The Infrastructure segment (73.3% of net sales) saw a 2.1% increase to $763.6 million, driven by utility sales growth and increased telecommunications spending. The Agriculture segment (26.7% of net sales) grew 2.3% to $278.0 million despite currency headwinds.
The company generated strong operating cash flows of $572.7 million for the full year, an 86.7% increase from 2023. For 2025, Valmont projects net sales between $4.0-$4.2 billion and diluted EPS of $17.20-$18.80.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) has announced significant updates to its capital allocation strategy, focusing on growth acceleration and increased shareholder returns. The company's Board has approved a $700 million share repurchase authorization and a 13% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.68 per share ($2.72 annualized), payable April 15, 2025.
The company plans to allocate approximately 50% of operating cash flow to high-return growth opportunities, including strategic capacity expansion in the Infrastructure segment and strategic acquisitions. The remaining 50% will be directed to shareholder returns through repurchases and dividends. Valmont intends to maintain its Investment Grade credit rating with a long-term target for net leverage of 2.5X or less.
The new share repurchase program, representing about 10% of current market capitalization, has no expiration date and will be added to the existing authorization, which had approximately $66 million remaining as of December 28, 2024.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI), a global infrastructure and agricultural solutions provider, has announced its participation in Citi's 2025 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference. CEO Avner M. Applbaum and CFO Thomas Liguori will conduct investor meetings on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
The company will participate in a fireside chat at 1:00 PM ET. An audio-only webcast of the discussion will be available on the Valmont Investors page, accompanied by a slide presentation. Both the presentation materials and webcast replay will remain accessible on the company's website for 90 days following the event.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) has scheduled its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results release for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a webcast and conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT on the same day, featuring President and CEO Avner M. Applbaum and EVP and CFO Thomas Liguori.
Participants can join via phone at +1 877.407.6184 or +1 201.389.0877, or through the webcast link. A slide presentation will be available on valmont.com's Investors page. A replay will be accessible three hours after the call until 10:59 p.m. CT on February 25, 2025, using access code 13750342.
Valley Irrigation, a Valmont Industries company (NYSE: VMI), announced the consolidation of its four irrigation management platforms - AgSense, Valley 365, PrecisionKing, and PivoTrac - into a unified app called AgSense 365, launching in March 2025.
The strategic consolidation aims to enhance operational efficiencies by reducing development redundancies and delivering a more streamlined user experience. The new platform represents over ten years of technological advancement and combines the strengths of each legacy system.
The transition is designed to be seamless for existing users while positioning Valley to accelerate technology adoption. AgSense 365 will provide enhanced efficiency through streamlined technology stack, improved scalability for global expansion, and potential revenue growth through increased digital solution adoption and recurring subscription services.
Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) has appointed Aaron M. Schapper as President, CEO, and Board Director, effective January 1, 2025. Schapper succeeds Dave Basque, who has served as Interim President and CEO since September 9, 2024. Schapper joins from Valmont Industries, where he held various senior leadership roles over eight years, including Chief Strategy Officer and Group President positions. His experience includes leading global industrial businesses and managing operations in China. The appointment follows a comprehensive search process to lead Myers' next growth phase.
Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share. The dividend will be payable on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 27, 2024. This quarterly payment indicates an annual dividend rate of $2.40 per share. Valmont is a global leader providing vital infrastructure and agricultural productivity solutions while advancing technology innovation.