VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:VMC - US9291601097 - Common Stock
304.7 USD
+1.33 (+0.44%)
304.7 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, VMC scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, VMC is showing a nice and steady performance.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that VMC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 80% of all stocks.
VMC is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month VMC has a been trading in the 290.00 - 309.17 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
VMC is part of the Construction Materials industry. There are 13 other stocks in this industry, VMC did better than 66% of them.
VMC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 301.44, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
258.00
310.71
We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 298.08 to 301.44. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 286.28 to 291.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Support @260.61 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.
- A resistance zone ranging from 304.71 to 307.63. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for VMC is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for VMC is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 80.66 | POSITIVE | VMC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 80.66% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VMC is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VMC is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of VMC is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 60.58 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VMC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.37 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests VMC has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 69.05 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VMC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.02 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for VMC suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 22.28 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for VMC suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307.64 | 298.07 | 9.57 (3.11%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @307.64. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @298.07. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 9.57 points, which is 3.11%. | When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.78%. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
304.7
+1.33 (+0.44%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Performance
% Chg0.44%
1 Week1.81%
2 Weeks2.32%
1 Month3.35%
3 Month14.45%
6 Month32.05%
12 Month26.21%
2 Year55.07%
3 Year86.13%
5 Year110.37%
10 Year215.49%
15 Year734.57%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.26
ATR(20)%2.02%
ATR Inc7.48%
Range Today8.8
ADR(20)5.98
ADR(20)%1.96%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS80.66
Mansfield0.19
10 Day High309.17
10 Day Low290.03
20 Day High309.17
20 Day Low290
52 Week High309.17
52 Week Low215.08
CS1 End301.44
CR1 Start304.71
Volume & EV
DER(3)-1.15%
DER(5)-1.37%
Volume620.40K
Volume Incr11.42%
Vol(5)827.68K
Vol(50)852.35K