| New Jersey | | 001-33841 | | 20-8579133 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $1 par value | VMC | New York Stock Exchange |
| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| Press Release, dated February 17, 2026 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
| VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY | ||
| Date: February 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Denson N. Franklin III |
| Name: | Denson N. Franklin III | |
| Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |