Birmingham, Alabama-based Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) produces and supplies construction aggregates in the United States. The company has a market cap of $35.8 billion and operates through three segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, and Concrete, and provides crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates for use in the construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, and more.
VMC stock has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, falling 4.3% compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.5% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has declined by nearly 3.2%, underperforming the SPX’s 12.1% rise.
