Vulcan Materials Company announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 1,361.047 million compared to USD 1,322.575 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 287.536 million compared to USD 298.896 million a year ago. Net income was USD 195.344 million compared to USD 209.916 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.47 compared to USD 1.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.46 compared to USD 1.58 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.48 compared to USD 1.59 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.47 compared to USD 1.58 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 2,429.391 million compared to USD 2,371.817 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 537.049 million compared to USD 411.197 million a year ago. Net income was USD 355.958 million compared to USD 270.174 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.68 compared to USD 2.04 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.67 compared to USD 2.03 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.7 compared to USD 2.04 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.69 compared to USD 2.03 a year ago.