Vulcan Materials Co

VMC remains in a Stage 4 decline with persistent lower highs and lower lows below the major EMAs. Extreme oversold conditions have produced a modest bounce off the ~$252 support, but short-term execution is neutral until rallies approach the 9/20 EMA cluster (~$258–$265). We will trim into shallow rallies up into that zone, focusing on rejection at resistance for optimal sell triggers.

• ↑Pricing power absorbed ~$40M energy cost; aggreg­ate shipments +3% YoY.
• ↑Public contract awards +20%; guides $2.4–$2.6B adjusted EBITDA for 2026.
• ↓Residential construction slump impacts ~20% of volumes.