Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vulcan Materials Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) has returned -4.35% so far this year and 17.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VMC has returned 10.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1988, VMC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Sep 2012 with a return of +21.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -28.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, VMC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +18.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -17.6%.

Vulcan Materials Company has an annualized alpha of 5.81%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 1988.

• This stock captured 104.64% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.05% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VMC ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Vulcan Materials Company provided a 0.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.99 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vulcan Materials Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vulcan Materials Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Vulcan Materials Company was 76.02%, occurring on Oct 3, 2011. Recovery took 1135 trading sessions.

The current Vulcan Materials Company drawdown is 17.42%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Vulcan Materials Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vulcan Materials Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Building Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.