Vulcan Materials (NYSE:$VMC) Sees Higher 2024 ProfitAs the global economy continues its recovery trajectory, spurred on by ambitious infrastructure projects and robust construction demand, Vulcan Materials ( NYSE:VMC ) emerges as a beacon of prosperity in the construction materials industry. The Alabama-based company's recent forecast for a surge in profitability in 2024, coupled with its strategic positioning amidst infrastructure revitalization efforts, underscores its resilience and potential for substantial growth.
Vulcan Materials' ( NYSE:VMC ) optimistic outlook sprouts from a confluence of factors, chief among them being the Biden administration's monumental $1 trillion infrastructure development package. This ambitious initiative, aimed at overhauling the nation's transportation networks and bolstering non-residential projects, has spurred a surge in demand for essential construction aggregates like concrete, asphalt, sand, gravel, and crushed stone. As a leading provider of these vital materials, Vulcan stands to reap significant benefits from the heightened activity in the construction sector.
CEO Tom Hill's confident assertion that pricing momentum and operational excellence will drive substantial expansion in aggregate unit profitability underscores the company's proactive approach to capitalizing on favorable market conditions. Vulcan's robust fourth-quarter performance, with quarterly profits from construction aggregates soaring by 30% compared to the previous year, exemplifies the company's ability to deliver impressive results even amidst challenging economic landscapes.
Moreover, Vulcan's commitment to innovation and efficiency further strengthens its competitive edge in the industry. By leveraging advanced technologies and streamlined processes, the company not only enhances its operational efficiency but also enhances its ability to meet evolving customer demands with unparalleled precision and reliability.
The financial markets have responded positively to Vulcan's bullish outlook, with premarket trading witnessing a notable uptick following the company's optimistic profit forecast for 2024. Analysts, too, have expressed confidence in Vulcan's trajectory, with the company's fourth-quarter revenue meeting expectations and adjusted earnings surpassing profit estimates. This validation from industry experts underscores Vulcan's solid fundamentals and its potential to deliver sustained value to shareholders.
Beyond financial metrics, Vulcan Materials' ( NYSE:VMC ) integral role in supporting critical infrastructure projects underscores its broader societal impact. As the backbone of countless construction endeavors, from highways and bridges to commercial developments and residential properties, Vulcan plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical landscape of communities across the United States. The company's unwavering dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship further underscores its commitment to responsible business practices and long-term value creation.
Looking ahead, Vulcan Materials ( NYSE:VMC ) stands poised to capitalize on the continued momentum in construction activity and infrastructure investment. With a robust pipeline of projects on the horizon and a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, the company is well-positioned to deliver another year of impressive growth and solidify its status as a cornerstone of the construction materials industry.
In conclusion, Vulcan Materials' ( NYSE:VMC ) bullish forecast for 2024, fueled by robust construction demand and strategic market positioning, signals a promising trajectory for the company. As infrastructure investment continues to gain momentum and construction activity accelerates, Vulcan's steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence position it for sustained success in the years to come.
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Industrials are holding best, which stock is better?All these 3 stocks are leaders in the Building Materials industry.
NASDAQ:USLM is the clear leader between the 3, breaking from its 2022 highs earlier.
The technicals between NYSE:MLM and NYSE:VMC are very similar but, the fundamentals are another story.
Martin Marietta NYSE:MLM , produces crushed stone/sand/other aggregates for infrastructure/commercial/residential construction markets.
It has a +9% and +13% 3-year EPS Growth rate and Sales Growth rate respectively, while NYSE:VMC has -8% in EPS and +20% in Sales.
I prefer stocks with both EPS and sales trending together.
So, NASDAQ:USLM and NYSE:MLM are my choices.
BTC STrategy with 3 signals divergences and 30 minutes chartHere is an exemple of my best strategy at the moment.
Work on every pairs i try.
Perfect on 30' chart.
The Rulls:
1- First RED/ Green Big point
2- Bear or Bull signal (In the same indicator)
3- D and divergence (Green or Red) with torys rsi
4- VMC Dot Red or Green
All of them need to be align.
Take the position with the stop limit at the last (Highest / Lowest price) depend on long or short
Risk reward x3 if align not perfect and x5 if aligne perfect.
Enjoy.
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Long VMC - Vimeco JSCLong VMC
Entry 1: 12.9; Exit: 11.9
Entry 2: 11.2; Exit: 10.6
Target 1: 10.2; Target 2: 23.7; Target 3: 34.6
Signal
+ Weekly chart
. Bullish divergence from Jul 19 to Jul 20.
. From Sept 20 price go above MA from below to start short term uptrend.
. Heavy volume bars tend to break POC around 11.5
+ Daily chart
. Price is above 02 MAs to confirm upward trending.
An Extended Oversold Period Ends with Important FootnotesAbove the 40 (November 1, 2018) – An Extended Oversold Period Ends with Important Footnotes
November 1, 2018 by Dr. Duru
AT40 = 21.4% of stocks are trading above their respective 40-day moving averages (DMAs) – ends an 11-day oversold period that followed a 4-day oversold period
AT200 = 32.0% of stocks are trading above their respective 200DMAs
VIX = 19.3
Short-term Trading Call: bullish
Commentary
AT40 (T2108), the percentage of stocks trading above their respective 40-day moving averages (DMAs), closed at X%. The move ended a very extended 11-day oversold period that followed a one day respite from a 4-day oversold period. Today was the kind of day I wanted for a punch out of oversold conditions; it even quickly invalidated a small bearish divergence. The rally in the S&P 500 (SPY), the NASDAQ, and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) were all strong enough to close at their intraday highs and surpass the previous day’s intraday highs. The volatility index, the VIX, even cooperated by falling below 20 and presumably starts the end of wild swings in the market.
{The S&P 500 (SPY) gained 1.1% in a move that confirmed the breakout from the lower Bollinger Band (BB) downtrend channel.}
{The NASDAQ gained 1.8% in a move that confirmed the breakout from the lower Bollinger Band (BB) downtrend channel. It closed right at downtrending 20DMA resistance.}
{The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) gained 1.3% as it closed right at converged resistance from the 20 and 200DMAs.}
{The volatility index, the VIX, looks like it confirmed a double top. I earlier expected one final surge in volatility before the next implosion.}
I thought my footnote on the action would be the wildcard of Friday’s jobs report. However, a poorly received earnings report from Apple (AAPL) in the after hours has the potential for sending the market right back into oversold territory. Whatever happens Friday, attention should quickly turn to the midterm elections on Tuesday. No matter the results, I am anticipating a volatility implosion as the market settles into incrementally lower uncertainty. If volatility remains high, then I will have to re-evaluate my expectations for a relatively benign end to the year.
Perhaps an even more important footnote is the relative performance of AT40 versus AT200 (T2107), the percentage of stocks trading above their respective 200DMAs. AT40 ended the oversold period at a slightly higher level than it ended the prior oversold period. However, AT200 ended this oversold period significantly lower: 32.0% versus 39.6%. This disparity flags longer-term technical damage in the stock market; the rebound out of oversold conditions left behind a small group of stocks. These laggards will hurt breadth as the rally proceeds and could provide the seed for the next market topping action. As usual, I will take this process one step at a time.
This was another day to mainly focus discipline on holding my long positions and looking for more buying opportunities from the shopping list. I snuck into ProShares Ultra S&P500 (SSO) on the small pullback from the open. I am in accumulation mode for SSO shares. I added to my Walmart (WMT) call options. I launched another short Rio Tinto (RIO) versus long BHP Billiton (BHP) pairs trade this time with a bullish bias. I even purchased a call spread on Red Hat (RHT) to play the post IBM deal discount. However, I missed out on getting back into Baidu (BIDU); I blinked and the call options I targeted increased by almost 4x as the stock gained a whopping 6.0% by the close. President Trump’s claim that he would get a “great deal” with China helped ignite the fire.