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Vulcan Materials (VMC) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :Daily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineBullish Piercing Line CandlestickThe price moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands
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It was a first positive week after 5 consecutive negative weeks for the Vulcan Materials (VMC). During the week, the VMC gained 16.12 points, or 6.00%, and closed at 284.69 on Friday, August 7, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since June 18, 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 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 trend support level is at 248.48 and resistance is at 343.93. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See VMC medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on March 19, 2026 at 252.35 and reached 321.16 on June 25, 2026. VMC gained -68.81 points, or -27.27%, in 14 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 252.51 and resistance is at 332.59. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge pattern 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 July 24, 2026. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VMC short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on June 25, 2026 at 321.16 and reached 266.68 on July 31, 2026. VMC lost 54.48 points, or 16.96%, in 36 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VMC daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.

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 moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. 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.

Candlestick pattern: [See VMC candlestick chart pattern]
On Friday the chart has formed a Bullish Piercing Line Candlestick pattern. This pattern suggests bulls have begun to take charge of the market, and shorts have been shaken by the sudden lost of bearish momentum. The reliability of the Bullish Piercing Line pattern is moderate. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks that had a Bullish Piercing Line Candlestick pattern during the last week.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 53.01
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 60.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 52.06
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 48.31
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -2.70
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 45.77
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 59.50
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 42.78
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 44.73
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.39
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Weekly Trendline Resistance 332.59
Upper Bollinger Band 297.59
Parabolic System 290.81
50 Day Moving Average 288.48
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 287.36
Price 284.69
Daily Stochastic Crossing 284.55
20 Day Moving Average 283.19
Lower Bollinger Band 270.76
Weekly Trendline Support 252.51
Quarterly Trendline Support 248.48
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 4
Industry Construction Materials 13
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
High 321.16
High Date 06/25/2026
Low 266.68
Low Date 07/31/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Ascending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 332.59
Support 252.51
Low 252.35
Low Date 03/19/2026
High 321.16
High Date 06/25/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 331.09
High Date 02/10/2026
Low 252.35
Low Date 03/19/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 343.93
Support 248.48
Low 137.54
Low Date 07/05/2022
High 331.09
High Date 02/10/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 25.06
Low Date 10/04/2011
High 331.09
High Date 02/10/2026
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