Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). Its largest markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. In 2024, Vulcan sold 219.9 million tons of aggregates, 13.6 million tons of asphalt mix, and 3.6 million cubic yards of ready-mix. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had 16.5 billion tons of aggregate reserves.
Company Info
SIC1400
Composite FIGIBBG000BWGYF8
CIK0001396009
IPOJan 2, 1957
Sectormining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (no fuels)
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) has returned -1.82% so far this year and 24.02% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VMC has achieved an annualized return of 10.09%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
VMC
1M-3.93%
6M-7.96%
YTD-1.82%
1Y24.02%
5Y10.05%
10Y10.09%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
5.42%
2.71%
-11.26%
2.30%
2025
5.17%
-8.51%
-6.58%
13.30%
0.40%
-0.58%
5.72%
6.32%
6.63%
-5.82%
3.45%
-3.38%
2024
0.32%
16.98%
2.19%
-5.67%
-0.68%
-3.14%
9.94%
-10.49%
3.63%
9.67%
4.66%
-10.78%
2023
3.34%
-1.09%
-4.53%
0.38%
12.25%
15.40%
-1.79%
-1.04%
-7.93%
-2.41%
8.35%
5.96%
2022
-8.68%
-4.94%
1.83%
-7.05%
-4.65%
-14.35%
16.66%
1.51%
-5.65%
3.04%
10.93%
-4.96%
2021
0.07%
10.80%
-0.58%
6.10%
1.84%
-6.04%
3.06%
2.67%
-9.22%
12.50%
0.34%
6.51%
2020
-2.32%
-15.54%
-10.45%
8.42%
-2.33%
7.20%
0.91%
1.69%
13.38%
6.50%
-4.66%
4.74%
2019
4.26%
9.05%
5.82%
5.89%
-1.63%
9.59%
-0.25%
2.07%
7.67%
-5.60%
-1.28%
1.19%
2018
4.35%
-12.54%
-3.54%
-1.88%
14.16%
0.02%
-12.27%
-2.73%
1.09%
-9.58%
3.87%
-8.32%
2017
1.82%
-6.48%
-2.18%
0.62%
2.80%
1.26%
-3.23%
-2.05%
-1.90%
1.81%
2.53%
2.10%
2016
2.26%
7.84%
3.75%
2.83%
-5.98%
0.36%
-0.11%
10.41%
-0.57%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) (VMC) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of VMC compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Vulcan Materials Company(Holding Company) volatility is 1.81%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
16.70B
17.10B
14.55B
14.23B
13.68B
11.69B
10.65B
9.83B
9.50B
8.47B
8.30B
8.06B
8.26B
8.13B
8.23B
8.34B
8.53B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
8.53B
8.12B
7.48B
6.93B
6.55B
6.03B
5.62B
5.20B
4.97B
4.57B
4.45B
4.18B
3.94B
3.76B
3.79B
3.96B
4.05B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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Benzinga•Prnewswire
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Benzinga•Prnewswire
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Company is declaring a consistent dividend, indicating financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns. As the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, the announcement suggests ongoing business strength.
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Vulcan Materials Company has increased its quarterly cash dividend on common stock by 7%, from $0.46 to $0.49 per share, reflecting the company's favorable outlook, strong cash generation, and commitment to delivering shareholder value.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
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The company has increased its quarterly dividend for the eighth consecutive year, indicating a favorable outlook, strong financial performance, and commitment to shareholder value.
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