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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken trend resistance line
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SARThe price is above the upper Bollinger Band
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It was a first positive week for the Vulcan Materials (VMC). During the week, the VMC gained 18.97 points, or 6.48%, and closed at 311.62 on Friday, January 9, 2026. VMC was trading at average weekly trading volume.

Long-term trend: [See VMC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 10, 2025 at 215.10 and reached 311.92 on January 9, 2026. VMC gained -96.82 points, or -45.01%, in 43 weeks. Price is near the trend high.

Medium-term trend: [See VMC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on November 18, 2025 at 277.94 and reached 311.92 on January 9, 2026. VMC gained -33.98 points, or -12.23%, in 7 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (284.56) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VMC weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since October 31, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low and getting smaller. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VMC short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on December 17, 2025 at 280.60 and reached 311.92 on January 9, 2026. VMC gained -31.32 points, or -11.16%, in 23 days. Price is near the trend high.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VMC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

The price has closed on Friday above the upper Bollinger Band. It is considered a bullish signal. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 70.53
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 33.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 80.48
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 72.49
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.74
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 54.86
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 30.90
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 55.36
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 58.37
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 6.34
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Price 311.62
Upper Bollinger Band 306.34
Daily Stochastic Crossing 305.49
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 297.31
20 Day Moving Average 294.01
50 Day Moving Average 291.61
Weekly Trendline Resistance 288.77
Parabolic System 285.97
Weekly Trendline Support 284.56
Lower Bollinger Band 283.54
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 7
Industry Construction Materials 72
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 280.60
Low Date 12/17/2025
High 311.92
High Date 01/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Symmetric Triangle
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 288.77
Support 284.56
Low 277.94
Low Date 11/18/2025
High 311.92
High Date 01/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 215.10
Low Date 03/10/2025
High 311.92
High Date 01/09/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 137.54
Low Date 07/05/2022
High 311.92
High Date 01/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 25.06
Low Date 10/04/2011
High 311.92
High Date 01/09/2026
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