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- 10/16/2026 -
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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a second consecutive positive week for the Vulcan Materials (VMC). During the week, the VMC gained 13.05 points, or 5.34%, and closed at 257.63 on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 7, 2026. Weekly volume was 8% above average.
 Long-term trend: [See VMC long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on July 5, 2022 at 137.54 and reached 331.09 on February 10, 2026. VMC gained -193.55 points, or -140.72%, in 188 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The price is near the trend support (253.60) line. The support is usually stronger when technical indicators are oversold. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend support line in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VMC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on June 25, 2026 at 321.16 and reached 237.03 on October 1, 2026. VMC lost 84.13 points, or 26.20%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. The downtrend resistance line (237.61) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, but since daily indicators are overbought a short-term pull back is possible. VMC may retest the broken resistance line. It is considered to be a support line now. 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 Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly oversold 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.
The weekly MACD line is below its signal line since July 24, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is down. 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 October 1, 2026 at 237.03 and reached 259.62 on October 16, 2026. VMC gained -22.59 points, or -9.53%, in 15 days. The price is now at the 8.81% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VMC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range. Use the following link to access Williams' Percentage Range help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since September 24, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up.
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 distance between the Bollinger Bands is falling, and it was 5.65% on Friday. It is 51.40% lower than one year average. It indicates the period of low volatility of the stock price. 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.
Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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