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Valero Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $419.27 by 2027, a +49% move from its current price of $280.69. VLO is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $275.04 | $280.82 | $286.73 | +0.05% |
| Jul 14 | $272.80 | $280.95 | $289.34 | +0.09% |
| Jul 15 | $271.13 | $281.08 | $291.40 | +0.14% |
| Jul 16 | $269.75 | $281.21 | $293.17 | +0.19% |
| Jul 17 | $268.55 | $281.34 | $294.75 | +0.23% |
| Jul 18 | $267.48 | $281.47 | $296.20 | +0.28% |
| Jul 19 | $266.52 | $281.60 | $297.55 | +0.33% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $266.52 | $281.60 | $297.55 | +0.33% |
| Week 2 | $261.35 | $282.52 | $305.40 | +0.65% |
| Week 3 | $257.65 | $283.44 | $311.81 | +0.98% |
| Week 4 | $254.71 | $284.36 | $317.47 | +1.31% |
| Week 5 | $252.24 | $285.29 | $322.67 | +1.64% |
| Week 6 | $250.10 | $286.22 | $327.55 | +1.97% |
| Week 7 | $248.22 | $287.15 | $332.19 | +2.30% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt; feedstocks; aromatics; sulfur and residual fuel oil; intermediate oils; and sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils.
It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands. The company also owns and operates renewable diesel and ethanol plants, as well as produces and sells renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, and neat sustainable aviation fuel under the Diamond Green Diesel brand name. In addition, it offers ethanol and various co-products, including dry distillers grains, syrup, and inedible distillers corn oil to animal feed customers.
Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is an energy company active in refining, marketing, and distribution of petroleum-based and low-carbon fuels. The stock trades at $266.32 and is publicly ranked within the energy sector, with a market capitalization of $79.08B and a market rank of 189.
A major floor 23.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 15.8% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (0.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 11.6% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key VLO support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of VLO market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $276.27 | Buy | $276.78 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $270.47 | Buy | $270.72 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $258.56 | Buy | $263.58 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $253.35 | Buy | $253.48 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $241.29 | Buy | $239.07 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $208.18 | Buy | $215.18 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.43 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 91.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 123.79 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -5.41 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 2.77 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 15.19 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.89 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 94.59 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.27 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 20.75 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 76.35 | Sell |
| Momentum (10) | 25.63 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 48.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 282.93 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.82 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 5.01 | Info |
Technical sentiment is BULLISH with RSI14 at 60. The 50-day simple moving average is $247.09 and the 200-day simple moving average is $203.74, signaling a positive trend. Support sits at $236.30 and resistance at $266.32, with the 30-day price range ranging from $233.44 to $303.83.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165.31 | $280.69 | $389.85 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $341.16 | $419.27 | $540.32 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $390.14 | $489.51 | $649.51 | +74% | Bullish | |
| $445.91 | $569.13 | $772.70 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $504.68 | $653.86 | $905.17 | +133% | Bullish | |
| $550.79 | $723.36 | $1,018.59 | +158% | Bullish | |
| $644.87 | $857.64 | $1,226.34 | +206% | Bullish | |
| $783.93 | $1,054.90 | $1,529.60 | +276% | Bullish | |
| $908.66 | $1,236.42 | $1,816.02 | +340% | Bullish | |
| $969.90 | $1,333.80 | $1,982.66 | +375% | Bullish | |
| $1,613.87 | $2,327.35 | $3,638.97 | +729% | Bullish | |
| $2,807.54 | $4,383.93 | $7,385.88 | +14.6x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $165.31 | $280.69 | $339.92 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $246.81 | $289.45 | $347.20 | +3.12% |
| September 2026 | $248.37 | $292.83 | $354.29 | +1.17% |
| October 2026 | $258.61 | $306.29 | $373.27 | +4.60% |
| November 2026 | $265.67 | $315.86 | $387.27 | +3.12% |
| December 2026 | $265.00 | $316.19 | $389.85 | +0.11% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month VLO forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
By 2026, VLO could reach as high as $389.85, with a base case around $280.69 and support toward $165.31 — roughly 0% from $280.69. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect VLO to range from $341.16 to $540.32 through 2027. The $419.27 average target implies a +49% move from current prices. That is up +49% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The VLO price prediction for 2028 points to an average of $489.51 (low $390.14, high $649.51) — a potential gain of +74% on today's $280.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, VLO is projected to trade between $445.91 and $772.70, averaging $569.13 — a potential gain of +103% from today's $280.69. That is up +16% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Valero Energy Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $653.86, within a $504.68 to $905.17 range. That is up +15% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +133% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, VLO could reach as high as $1,018.59, with a base case around $723.36 and support toward $550.79 — roughly +158% from $280.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect VLO to range from $644.87 to $1,226.34 through 2032. The $857.64 average target implies a +206% move from current prices. That is up +19% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The VLO price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $1,054.90 (low $783.93, high $1,529.60) — a potential gain of +276% on today's $280.69. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, VLO is projected to trade between $908.66 and $1,816.02, averaging $1,236.42 — a potential gain of +340% from today's $280.69. That is up +17% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Valero Energy Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $1,333.80, within a $969.90 to $1,982.66 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +375% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, VLO could reach as high as $3,638.97, with a base case around $2,327.35 and support toward $1,613.87 — roughly +729% from $280.69. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect VLO to range from $2,807.54 to $7,385.88 through 2050. The $4,383.93 average target implies a +14.6x move from current prices. That is up +88% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in VLO today (≈ 3.562649 VLO) could be worth
$15,618.39
+$14,618.39 (+1462%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected VLO price of $4,383.93 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in VLOwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in VLO on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 6.459531 VLO) would be worth
$1,813.13
+$813.13 (+81.3%) today · 1.81× · US Dollar
Based on a VLO entry price of $154.81 vs. today's $280.69.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $267.76 | $1,048.29 | +4.8% |
| 1 month ago | $257.99 | $1,087.99 | +8.8% |
| 3 months ago | $238.82 | $1,175.32 | +17.5% |
| 6 months ago | $179.62 | $1,562.69 | +56.3% |
| 1 year ago | $154.81 | $1,813.13 | +81.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $70.47 | $3,983.11 | +298.3% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our VLO forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $560.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $560.00: $166.28B
The multi-year forecast shows a sustained bullish trajectory with meaningful upside. In 2026 the avg price is $266.32 with ROI 0 and sentiment NEUTRAL. By 2027 the avg target is $404.09 (min $329.46, max $519.25) with ROI 51.7 and bullish sentiment.
The trajectory continues higher, with 2028 avg $466.88 (min $373.24, max $616.89, ROI 75.3), 2029 avg $543.30 (min $427.33, max $733.88, ROI 104), and 2030 avg $633.02 (min $490.84, max $871.19, ROI 137.7). Further out, 2031 avg $687.49, 2032 $822.42, 2033 $1,028.87, 2034 $1,178.93, 2035 $1,274.35, 2040 $2,227.65 (min $1,559.89, max $3,448.45, ROI 736.5), and 2050 $4,212.31 (min $2,735.33, max $7,010.60, ROI 1481.7). The sentiment remains BULLISH across these horizons.
These figures are estimates, not guarantees, and reflect potential upside as depicted by the forecast.
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Avg $633.02, min $490.84, max $871.19, ROI 137.7, sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment across multiple years with upside potential, including ROI values such as 2027 51.7, 2028 75.3, 2029 104, 2030 137.7, and 2050 1481.7.
Yes. In 2033 the avg is $1,028.87 and the max is $1,480.66, indicating the possibility of crossing $1,000 in the forecast.
Current price is $266.32 and market cap is $79.08B.
Avg $2,227.65; min $1,559.89; max $3,448.45; ROI 736.5; sentiment BULLISH.
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