Is VMC a good investment in 2026?

Vulcan Materials trades at a P/E ratio of 35.9, with medium volatility (27.8% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of VMC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 27.8%, VMC has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.09 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does VMC pay dividends?

Yes, Vulcan Materials has a dividend yield of 0.71%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$38.21B

P/E RATIO

35.9

BETA

1.09

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.71%

52W HIGH

$331.09

52W LOW

$231.76

VOLATILITY

27.8%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$265.95 → $292.60+10.02%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$241.93 → $292.60+20.9%

VMC | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRIC	VMC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	35.9x	14.0x	↑ 156%
Beta	1.09	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	0.71%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	27.8%	28%	Lower risk

TOP BASIC MATERIALS PEERS

LILIN APAPD ECECL

Competitors Analysis

Compare VMC's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
VMVMC(You are here)	$292.60	$38.21B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$497.57	$230.57B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$297.04	$66.14B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$270.81	$76.48B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Vulcan Materials is currently trading at $292.60, which is 11.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.09, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME0.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VMC a good buy right now?

Vulcan Materials trades at 35.9x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.8% volatility.

Does VMC pay dividends?

Yes, Vulcan Materials offers a dividend yield of 0.71%. This translates to approximately $2.08 per share annually.

How volatile is VMC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.8% and beta of 1.09,VMC is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.