VULCAN MATERIALS CO (VMC) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - NYSE:VMC - US9291601097 - Common Stock
294.94 USD
-6.71 (-2.22%)
294.94 USD
0 (0%)
Overall VMC gets a technical rating of 9 out of 10. 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 77% 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 283.61 - 302.21 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
VMC is an average performer in the Construction Materials industry, it outperforms 66% of 13 stocks in the same industry.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, VMC also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 294.12, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.
More info and screens
228.94
304.68
We found 4 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 292.32 to 294.12. 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 281.46 to 286.28. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 254.63 to 255.93. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @231.25 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
We can see 2 important resistance areas.
- Resistance @294.95 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- Resistance @301.66 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
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 | 77.28 | POSITIVE | VMC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 77.28% 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) | 55.9 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for VMC is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.17 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests VMC has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 72.01 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for VMC is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 1.65 | LOW VOLATILITY | The low ATR as a percentage value for VMC suggests low volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 23.89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 294.96 | 292.31 | 2.65 (0.90%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @294.96. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @292.31. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.65 points, which is 0.90%. | For a 0.22% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of VMC. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- 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.
294.94
-6.71 (-2.22%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Performance
% Chg-2.22%
1 Week0.04%
2 Weeks1.3%
1 Month0.63%
3 Month13.1%
6 Month27.5%
12 Month24.2%
2 Year46%
3 Year87.01%
5 Year117.6%
10 Year230.65%
15 Year698.86%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.71
ATR(20)%1.65%
ATR Inc68.66%
Range Today6.32
ADR(20)4.62
ADR(20)%1.57%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS77.28
Mansfield0.07
10 Day High302.21
10 Day Low286.8
20 Day High302.21
20 Day Low283.61
52 Week High302.21
52 Week Low215.08
CS1 End294.12
CR1 Start294.95
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.65%
DER(5)-0.27%
Volume619.80K
Volume Incr-16.2%
Vol(5)678.14K
Vol(50)891.19K