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Summit Materials

Summit Materials Inc is engaged in the production and sale of aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving mix and concrete products and owns and operates quarries, sand and gravel pits, two cement plants, cement distribution terminals, ready-mix concrete plants, asphalt plants and landfill sites. It is also engaged in paving and related services. The Company's three operating and reporting segments are the West, East and Cement segments. It operates in 21 U.S. states and in British Columbia, Canada and has assets in 21 U.S. states and in British Columbia, Canada through its platform.

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News

Summit Materials Announces Expiration Of HSR Act Waiting Period For $52.50/Share Acquisition By Quikrete, Closing Expected In Q1 2025

Summit Materials's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) short percent of float has risen 49.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.16 million shares sold short, which is 4.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.62 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Summit Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735241410_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Summit Materials has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Summit Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Summit Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.42%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Summit Materials's Recent Short Interest

During the last three months, 15 analysts shared their evaluations of Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $51.2, a high estimate of $60.00, and a low estimate of $41.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.13% increase from the previous average price target of $50.13.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734386409_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Summit Materials is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Philip Ng</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Pettinari</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garik Shmois</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrian Heurta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Garik Shmois</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Seiden</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Ng</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Pettinari</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adrian Heurta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Summit Materials. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Summit Materials compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Summit Materials's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Summit Materials's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SUM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Summit Materials analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Summit Materials</h2>
Summit Materials Inc is engaged in the production and sale of aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving mix and concrete products and owns and operates quarries, sand and gravel pits, two cement plants, cement distribution terminals, ready-mix concrete plants, asphalt plants and landfill sites. It is also engaged in paving and related services. The Company's three operating and reporting segments are the West, East and Cement segments. It operates in 21 U.S. states and in British Columbia, Canada and has assets in 21 U.S. states and in British Columbia, Canada through its platform.
<h3>Summit Materials's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Summit Materials showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 47.35% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Summit Materials's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.98%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Summit Materials's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.4%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Summit Materials's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 1.26%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Summit Materials's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.65. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Ratings

15 Analysts Have This To Say About Summit Materials

Jefferies analyst Philip Ng downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $58 to $52.5.

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Jefferies Downgrades Summit Materials to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $52.5

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 surging to fresh highs during the shortened trading session.
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Analyst: Keith Hughes
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Downgraded rating on Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $60 to $52.5 on Nov. 26. This analyst sees around 3% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 25, the company inked a definitive deal to be acquired by privately owned family business Quikrete Holdings for $52.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $11.5 billion, including debt.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) and raised the price target from $90 to $100 on Nov. 26. This analyst sees more than 18% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Marvell Technology will conduct a conference call following the release of its third quarter of fiscal year 2025 financial results on Tuesday, Dec. 3.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Jon Arfstrom 
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: RBC Capital</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Sector Perform rating on Old National Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NYSE">ONB</a>) and raised the price target from $24 to $25 on Nov. 26. This analyst sees around 8% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 25, Old National Bancorp and Bremer Financial Corporation jointly announced today that they entered into a definitive merger agreement.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Alexander Paris
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Barrington Research</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Outperform rating on Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UTI#NYSE">UTI</a>) and increased the price target from $22 to $25 on Nov. 21. This analyst sees around 3% decline in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 20, Universal Technical Institute reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales, and provided FY2024 revenue guidance above analyst estimates.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Rob Owens
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and increased the price target from $290 to $375 on Nov. 27. This analyst sees more than 8% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 26, CrowdStrike reported third-quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $982.36 million. The cybersecurity company reported adjusted earnings of $93 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 81 cents per share..</li>
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Analyst: Keith Hughes
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Downgraded rating on Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $60 to $52.5 on Nov. 26. This analyst sees around 3% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 25, the company inked a definitive deal to be acquired by privately owned family business Quikrete Holdings for $52.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $11.5 billion, including debt.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Jon Arfstrom
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: RBC Capital</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Sector Perform rating on Old National Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONB#NYSE">ONB</a>) and increased the price target from $24 to $25 on Nov. 26. This analyst sees around 8% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 25, Old National Bancorp and Bremer Financial Corporation jointly announced today that they entered into a definitive merger agreement.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) and raised the price target from $110 to $115 on Nov. 26. This analyst sees more than 12% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Starbucks locations are reportedly calculating employee pay and hours worked by hand after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider disrupted how the coffee shop&#8217;s employees view and manage their schedules and how the company tracks labor hours.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: William Stein
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Hold rating on Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADI#NASDAQ">ADI</a>) and cut the price target from $233 to $227 on Nov. 27. This analyst sees around 4% gain in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 26, Analog Devices reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Rob Owens
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and boosted the price target from $290 to $375 on Nov. 27. This analyst sees around 8% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 26, CrowdStrike reported third-quarter revenue of $1.01 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $982.36 million. The cybersecurity company reported adjusted earnings of $93 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 81 cents per share..</li>
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Summit Materials's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.19 million shares sold short, which is 2.96% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Summit Materials Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732725911_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Summit Materials has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Summit Materials's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Summit Materials's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.28%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Outperform to Peer Perform.

Wolfe Research Downgrades Summit Materials to Peer Perform

Truist Securities analyst Keith Hughes downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $60 to $52.5.

Truist Securities Downgrades Summit Materials to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $52.5

Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $55 to $52.5.

Citigroup Downgrades Summit Materials to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $52.5

Loop Capital analyst Garik Shmois downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $54 to $52.5.

Loop Capital Downgrades Summit Materials to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $52.5

Longbow Research analyst David Macgregor downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Buy to Neutral.

Longbow Research Downgrades Summit Materials to Neutral

Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) underwent analysis by 11 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $50.73, a high estimate of $60.00, and a low estimate of $41.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 6.29% from the previous average price target of $47.73.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732561279_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The perception of Summit Materials by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Adrian Heurta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
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<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
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<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Garik Shmois</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mike Dahl</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Keith Hughes</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Seiden</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brent Thielman</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philip Ng</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Anthony Pettinari</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Adrian Heurta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Summit Materials. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Summit Materials compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Summit Materials's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Summit Materials's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SUM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Summit Materials analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Summit Materials: A Closer Look</h2>
Summit Materials Inc is engaged in the production and sale of aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving mix and concrete products and owns and operates quarries, sand and gravel pits, two cement plants, cement distribution terminals, ready-mix concrete plants, asphalt plants and landfill sites. It is also engaged in paving and related services. The Company's three operating and reporting segments are the West, East and Cement segments. It operates in 21 U.S. states and in British Columbia, Canada and has assets in 21 U.S. states and in British Columbia, Canada through its platform.
<h3>Key Indicators: Summit Materials's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Summit Materials's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 47.35% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.98%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Summit Materials's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.4%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Summit Materials's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.26%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Summit Materials's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.65. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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JP Morgan analyst Adrian Heurta downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $43 to $52.5.

JP Morgan Downgrades Summit Materials to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $52.5

RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl downgrades Summit Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $54 to $52.5.

RBC Capital Downgrades Summit Materials to Sector Perform, Lowers Price Target to $52.5

Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday. The company inked a definitive deal to be acquired by privately owned family business Quikrete Holdings for $52.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n42159941/summit-materials-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-be-acquired-by-quikrete-for-52-50-per-share-i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">approximately $11.5 billion, including debt</a>.
The deal price&nbsp;represents a 36% premium to Summit&#8217;s 90-day volume-weighted average price and a 29% premium to its unaffected share price. In October, Summit Materials disclosed receiving<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41535519" rel="noreferrer noopener"> a non-binding acquisition proposal.</a>
The deal has been unanimously approved by both Summit and Quikrete&#8217;s Boards of Directors.
The transaction will combine Summit&#8217;s aggregates, cement, and ready-mix concrete businesses with Quikrete&#8217;s concrete and cement-based products, creating a vertically integrated North American construction materials provider with strong customer relationships and iconic products.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending Summit shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other customary closing conditions.
Once completed, Summit will become a privately held subsidiary of Quikrete, and its common stock will no longer be traded on the NYSE.
Anne Noonan, Summit Materials President and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;This combination, and the value it creates, is a testament to our stellar strategic and financial performance, agile operational and commercial execution, and to the strength and talent of our entire team who have delivered a 34.6% annualized return since we began to develop our Elevate strategy on&nbsp;September 1, 2020.&#8221;
Will Magill, Chief Executive Officer of Quikrete, stated, &#8220;This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand our capabilities and geographic presence. Summit is a recognized leader with a highly complementary portfolio of trusted aggregate, cement and ready-mix solutions.&#8221;
The company&#8217;s stock has gained over 12% in the past month. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Professionally Managed Portfolios Congress SMid Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSMD#NYSE">CSMD</a>) and Invesco Dorsey Wright Basic Materials Momentum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYZ#NASDAQ">PYZ</a>).
Price Action: SUM shares are trading lower by 1.72% at $50.77 at the last check Monday.
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Summit Materials Scooped Up: Quikrete Strikes $11.5 Billion Deal To Cement Industry Presence

Summit Materials, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUM#NYSE">SUM</a>), ("Summit," "Summit Materials," "Summit Inc." or the "Company") a leading producer of aggregates and cement, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by&nbsp;Quikrete Holdings, Inc. ("Quikrete") for $52.50 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $11.5 billion, including debt. The transaction price represents an approximately 36% premium to Summit's unaffected 90-day volume weighted average price (VWAP)1 and an approximately 29% premium to Summit's unaffected share price2. The combination has been unanimously approved by the Summit and Quikrete Boards of Directors.
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The transaction combines Summit's leading aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete businesses with Quikrete's leading concrete and cement-based products business to create a vertically integrated, North American, construction materials solutions provider with strong customer relationships and iconic products.
"We are pleased to have reached this agreement which will deliver significant, immediate and certain cash value to our shareholders," said Howard Lance, Chairman of Summit's Board of Directors. "In reaching this decision, our Board carefully considered a range of alternatives and determined that this transaction is the best way to maximize value for our shareholders."
"This combination, and the value it creates, is a testament to our stellar strategic and financial performance, agile operational and commercial execution, and to the strength and talent of our entire team who have delivered a 34.6% annualized return since we began to develop our Elevate strategy on September 1, 2020," said Anne Noonan, Summit Materials President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe this transaction will create new and exciting opportunities for our employees and customers. In Quikrete, we have found a strong partner that shares our commitment to safety and innovation, and we are excited to join forces with their team."
"We are thrilled to welcome Summit into the Quikrete family," said Will Magill, Chief Executive Officer of Quikrete. "This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand our capabilities and geographic presence. Summit is a recognized leader with a highly complementary portfolio of trusted aggregate, cement and ready-mix solutions. We look forward to working closely with the talented team at Summit to achieve our shared vision for the future."
Approvals and Timing The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to Summit shareholder approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Summit will become a privately held subsidiary of Quikrete and its common stock will no longer be traded on the NYSE.
Summit's largest shareholder, Cementos Argos, has entered into an agreement pursuant to which it has committed to vote all of its shares of Summit's common stock in favor of the transaction.
Quikrete has obtained commitment letters for the financing necessary to complete the transaction, which is not subject to a financing condition.
For further information regarding the terms and conditions contained in the definitive transaction agreement, please see Summit's current report on Form 8-K, which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the transaction.

Summit Materials to Be Acquired by Quikrete in $11.5B Deal

Summit Materials Confirms Receipt Of Non-Binding Acquisition Proposal And Initial Discussions With Interested Party, Names Morgan Stanley And Evercore As Advisors

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Summit Materials shares are trading higher following a repot suggesting Quikrete is in talks to acquire the company.

<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/building-materials-provider-quikrete-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-rival-b926c088?mod=latest_headlines">https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/building-materials-provider-quikrete-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-rival-b926c088?mod=latest_headlines</a>
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Building-materials provider Quikrete is in advanced talks to acquire rival <a href="https://www.wsj.com/market-data/quotes/SUM">Summit Materials</a>, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;
A deal between closely held Quikrete and Summit could be announced early next week, said the people, assuming the talks don't fall apart.&nbsp;

'Building-Materials Provider Quikrete In Advanced Talks To Buy Rival; Deal For Summit Materials Could Come Together Early Next Week' - WSJ

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Kuehn Law Encourages BCOV, SUM, ENLC, and EMKR Investors to Contact Law Firm

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ALERT: Halper Sadeh LLC Continues to Investigate EMKR, SUM, ENLC, BCOV

SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates PSTX, SUM, FVNNU, HUDA on Behalf of Shareholders

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SUM Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of Summit Materials, Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders

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SUMMIT MATERIALS INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Summit Materials, Inc. - SUM

Summit Materials Announces Expiration of HSR Act Waiting Period for Acquisition by Quikrete

SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates CDMO, AE, SUM, BCOV on Behalf of Shareholders

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