VMC monthly performance report
Monthly VMC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
VMC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) closed August 2026 at $286.77, up 6.78% for the month and +1.27% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VMC is +0.54%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.31% versus its 200-day moving average ($290.57), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VMC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −45.40%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
Vulcan Materials Company ended August 2026 at $286.77, posting a monthly return of +6.78%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.73%.
The current quarter stands at −8.01% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.31% versus the 200-day moving average ($290.57).
Year-to-date, VMC is +0.54% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −12.34%. The stock is currently −13.39% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −24.43%.
| Period | VMC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.59% | −0.20% | +0.79% |
| 1 Week | −0.57% | +3.90% | −4.48% |
| 1 Month | +6.78% | +3.05% | +3.73% |
| 3 Months | −4.96% | +7.11% | −12.08% |
| 6 Months | −6.26% | +10.70% | −16.96% |
| YTD | +0.54% | +12.89% | −12.34% |
| 12 Months | +1.27% | +22.58% | −21.31% |
| 3 Years | +26.89% | +72.29% | −45.40% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +16.98% |
| #2 | Jun 2023 | +15.40% |
| #3 | Apr 2025 | +13.30% |
| #4 | Apr 2026 | +10.29% |
| #5 | Jul 2024 | +9.94% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −11.26% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −10.78% |
| #3 | Aug 2024 | −10.49% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −8.51% |
| #5 | Jul 2026 | −8.04% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +13.10% |
| Q3 2025 | +19.87% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.87% |
| Q1 2026 | −3.91% |
| Q2 2026 | +8.95% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −8.01% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +27.20% |
| 2024 | +13.65% |
| 2025 | +14.72% |
| 2026 | −3.70% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $331.09 (2026-02-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $252.40 (2026-03-19) |
| Current Price | $286.77 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $290.57 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.31% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −24.43% (2025-03-07) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −13.39% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 73.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −45.40% |
| RS Peak | 104 (Mar 2024) |
| RS Trough | 68.9 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was VMC's return for this report period?
VMC returned +6.78% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has VMC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD VMC: +0.54% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is VMC's 12-month return?
+1.27% over the trailing 12 months.
Is VMC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.31% versus 200DMA ($290.57).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−24.43% on 2025-03-07.