What is Vulcan Materials Company's change in operating capital?

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) reported change in operating capital of $130.50M in Q1 2026.

How has Vulcan Materials Company's change in operating capital changed year-over-year?

Vulcan Materials Company's change in operating capital increased by 53.2% year-over-year, from $85.20M to $130.50M.

What does change in operating capital mean?

The net cash impact resulting from changes in current assets and current liabilities.

Change in Operating Capital

Vulcan Materials Company Change in Operating Capital decreased by 30.5% to $130.50M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 53.2%, from $85.20M to $130.50M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryLiquidity

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityVolatile

First reportedQ1 2015

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests cash is being tied up in working capital, while a decrease indicates improved cash conversion efficiency.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net impact of changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory,...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Changes in Working Capital' in the cash flow statement across all industries.

Metric ID: cvx_change_in_operating_capital

Historical Data

12 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$118.00M	$9.60M	$77.80M	$211.40M	$6.30M	$55.20M	$201.70M	$102.20M	$273.60M	$85.20M	$187.80M	$130.50M
QoQ Change	—	-91.9%	+710.4%	+171.7%	-97.0%	+776.2%	+265.4%	-49.3%	+167.7%	-68.9%	+120.4%	-30.5%
YoY Change	—	—	—	+79.2%	-34.4%	-29.0%	-4.6%	+85.1%	+35.6%	-16.6%	-31.4%	+53.2%

Range$6.30M – $273.60M

CAGR+3.7%

Avg YoY Growth+15.2%

Median YoY Growth-4.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vulcan Materials Company's change in operating capital?: Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) reported change in operating capital of $130.50M in Q1 2026.
How has Vulcan Materials Company's change in operating capital changed year-over-year?: Vulcan Materials Company's change in operating capital increased by 53.2% year-over-year, from $85.20M to $130.50M.
What does change in operating capital mean?: The net cash impact resulting from changes in current assets and current liabilities.