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 November 2026 at $278.63, down 0.93% for the month and −1.92% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VMC is −2.31%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.36% versus its 200-day moving average ($279.63), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VMC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −39.00%, with a relative strength index reading of 77.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Vulcan Materials Company ended November 2026 at $278.63, posting a monthly return of −0.93%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.75%.
The current quarter stands at +13.90% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.36% versus the 200-day moving average ($279.63).
Year-to-date, VMC is −2.31% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −12.93%. The stock is currently −15.84% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −27.10%.
| Period | VMC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.55% | −0.36% | −0.19% |
| 1 Week | −1.45% | +2.59% | −4.04% |
| 1 Month | −0.93% | −0.18% | −0.75% |
| 3 Months | +0.17% | −2.37% | +2.54% |
| 6 Months | +1.29% | +0.83% | +0.46% |
| YTD | −2.31% | +10.62% | −12.93% |
| 12 Months | −1.92% | +12.25% | −14.17% |
| 3 Years | +32.37% | +71.37% | −39.00% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +17.63% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +14.97% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | +12.44% |
| #4 | Apr 2026 | +10.81% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +10.39% |
| 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 | −9.26% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +17.94% |
| Q4 2025 | −7.28% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.53% |
| Q2 2026 | +8.34% |
| Q3 2026 | −17.08% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +13.90% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +29.64% |
| 2024 | +13.31% |
| 2025 | +10.88% |
| 2026 | −2.31% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $331.09 (2026-02-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $237.13 (2026-10-01) |
| Current Price | $278.63 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $279.63 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.36% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −27.10% (2026-09-18) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.84% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 77.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −39.00% |
| RS Peak | 110.4 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 65.5 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was VMC's return for this report period?
VMC returned −0.93% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has VMC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD VMC: −2.31% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is VMC's 12-month return?
−1.92% over the trailing 12 months.
Is VMC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.36% versus 200DMA ($279.63).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−27.10% on 2026-09-18.