Valued at a market cap of $36.1 billion, Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) produces, distributes and sells construction aggregates and other construction materials. The Birmingham, Alabama-based company offers materials such as crushed stone, sand, gravel, riprap, jetty stone, and other aggregates used in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, including roads, buildings, and public works.
Shares of this construction company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. VMC has gained 3.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has soared 9.8%. However, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 5.2%, outpacing SPX’s marginal drop.
