VMC monthly performance report
Explore VMC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
VMC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) closed September 2026 at $244.50, down 9.30% for the month and −16.34% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VMC is −14.28%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.83% YTD.
- The stock is trading −14.93% versus its 200-day moving average ($287.41), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VMC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −55.90%, with a relative strength index reading of 67.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Vulcan Materials Company ended September 2026 at $244.50, posting a monthly return of −9.30%. The S&P 500 returned −0.58% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.72%.
The current quarter stands at −17.12% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −14.93% versus the 200-day moving average ($287.41).
Year-to-date, VMC is −14.28% against SPY +11.83%, a gap of −26.11%. The stock is currently −26.15% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.05%.
| Period | VMC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.08% | +1.13% | −1.05% |
| 1 Week | −2.43% | +0.63% | −3.06% |
| 1 Month | −9.30% | −0.58% | −8.72% |
| 3 Months | −16.55% | +1.64% | −18.19% |
| 6 Months | −7.32% | +15.15% | −22.47% |
| YTD | −14.28% | +11.83% | −26.11% |
| 12 Months | −16.34% | +15.69% | −32.03% |
| 3 Years | +16.10% | +72.00% | −55.90% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +17.63% |
| #2 | Apr 2025 | +12.44% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +10.81% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +10.39% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | +9.38% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −12.16% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −10.72% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | −10.67% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −9.79% |
| #5 | Sep 2026 | −9.30% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +11.80% |
| Q3 2025 | +17.94% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.28% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.53% |
| Q2 2026 | +8.34% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −17.12% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +29.64% |
| 2024 | +13.31% |
| 2025 | +10.88% |
| 2026 | −14.28% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $331.09 (2026-02-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $241.77 (2026-09-17) |
| Current Price | $244.50 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $287.41 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −14.93% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −26.05% (2026-09-16) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −26.15% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 67.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −55.90% |
| RS Peak | 110.6 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 67.2 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was VMC's return for this report period?
VMC returned −9.30% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-17.
Has VMC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD VMC: −14.28% vs SPY: +11.83%.
What is VMC's 12-month return?
−16.34% over the trailing 12 months.
Is VMC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −14.93% versus 200DMA ($287.41).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−26.05% on 2026-09-16.