VMC
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Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) closed at $297.32 as of 2026-05-01, trading 26.6% above its 200-week moving average of $234.84. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 24.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 49, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2727 weeks of data, VMC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VMC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.0%.
With a market cap of $38.6 billion, VMC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.6%. Return on equity stands at 13.5%. The stock trades at 4.5x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VMC would have grown to $3137, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 10.9% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming VMC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 28.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VMC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VMC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying VMC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.6% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +6.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 77% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +33.4% vs +23.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VMC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VMC has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +20.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1974 | Oct 1974 | 16 | 13.3% | +48.5% | +59667.8% |
| Nov 1974 | Jan 1975 | 10 | 13.8% | +21.8% | +57300.8% |
| Aug 1990 | Apr 1991 | 34 | 20.9% | +3.4% | +4378.2% |
| May 1991 | Jun 1991 | 2 | 2.9% | +22.0% | +4326.4% |
| Jul 1991 | Aug 1991 | 7 | 4.2% | +22.4% | +4247.6% |
| Nov 1991 | Jan 1992 | 8 | 8.2% | +25.9% | +4182.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 6.5% | +2.3% | +993.8% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2003 | 57 | 27.9% | -2.8% | +926.4% |
| Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 | 1 | 2.3% | +25.7% | +904.3% |
| Dec 2007 | May 2008 | 19 | 10.4% | +1.4% | +415.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Sep 2008 | 13 | 32.4% | -32.2% | +408.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Feb 2012 | 175 | 51.6% | -19.0% | +456.7% |
| Feb 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 3.0% | +19.3% | +651.0% |
| Mar 2012 | Jul 2012 | 16 | 24.7% | +16.6% | +642.0% |
| Jul 2012 | Sep 2012 | 7 | 9.5% | +23.1% | +723.2% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 18.8% | +47.5% | +214.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 29.9% | +40.4% | +160.7% |
| Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 | 1 | 2.4% | +54.7% | +165.5% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.5% | +59.7% | +114.9% |
| Average | 21 | — | +20.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VMC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is currently 26.6% above its 200-week moving average of $234.84. It would need to fall to $234.84 to cross below the line.
What is VMC's 200-week moving average price?
Vulcan Materials Company's 200-week moving average is $234.84 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VMC drops below its 200-week moving average?
VMC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is VMC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VMC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 49. Free cash flow yield is 0.6%. Return on equity is 13.5%. Price-to-book is 4.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VMC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in VMC would have grown to $3137, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 10.9% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. VMC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VMC pay a dividend?
Yes. Vulcan Materials Company currently pays a dividend yield of 70.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01