Is VMC a good investment in 2026?

Vulcan Materials trades at a P/E ratio of 33.3, with high volatility (39.2% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of VMC?

Based on 30-day volatility of 39.2%, VMC has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.06 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Vulcan Materials (VMC) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does VMC pay dividends?

Yes, Vulcan Materials has a dividend yield of 0.76%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$35.94B

P/E RATIO

33.3

BETA

1.06

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.76%

52W HIGH

$331.09

52W LOW

$218.87

VOLATILITY

39.2%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$327.32 → $272.00-16.90%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$231.32 → $272.00+17.6%

VMC | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	VMC	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	33.3x	14.0x	↑ 138%
Beta	1.06	1.15	Less volatile
Div Yield	0.76%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	39.2%	28%	Higher 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)	$272.00	$35.94B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$477.94	$221.47B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$275.12	$61.26B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$281.39	$79.70B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Vulcan Materials is currently trading at $272.00, which is 17.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.06, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERSOLD

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.2M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is VMC a good buy right now?

Vulcan Materials trades at 33.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 39.2% volatility.

Does VMC pay dividends?

Yes, Vulcan Materials offers a dividend yield of 0.76%. This translates to approximately $2.07 per share annually.

How volatile is VMC?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.2% and beta of 1.06,VMC is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.