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Valero Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $364.20 by 2027, a +52% move from its current price of $240.34. VLO is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $235.13 | $240.42 | $245.82 | +0.03% |
| May 30 | $233.06 | $240.49 | $248.17 | +0.06% |
| May 31 | $231.49 | $240.57 | $250.01 | +0.10% |
| Jun 1 | $230.19 | $240.65 | $251.58 | +0.13% |
| Jun 2 | $229.06 | $240.72 | $252.98 | +0.16% |
| Jun 3 | $228.05 | $240.80 | $254.26 | +0.19% |
| Jun 4 | $227.13 | $240.87 | $255.46 | +0.22% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $227.13 | $240.87 | $255.46 | +0.22% |
| Week 2 | $222.16 | $241.41 | $262.33 | +0.45% |
| Week 3 | $218.53 | $241.95 | $267.87 | +0.67% |
| Week 4 | $215.60 | $242.49 | $272.73 | +0.89% |
| Week 5 | $213.10 | $243.03 | $277.16 | +1.12% |
| Week 6 | $210.91 | $243.57 | $281.28 | +1.34% |
| Week 7 | $208.96 | $244.11 | $285.18 | +1.57% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Valero Energy Corporation is an energy company that 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.
The company was formerly known as Valero Refining and Marketing Company and changed its name to Valero Energy Corporation in August 1997. Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a major energy company with refining, renewable diesel, and ethanol operations, active in the United States and internationally. The stock trades with a current price framework and a market-cap ranking consistent with a large-cap energy player.
As of now, Valero sits at a price of $246.96 with a market capitalization of $73.33B and a rank of 231. The near-term outlook is that the 2026 average price aligns with the current level at $246.96, with a minimum of $165.31 and a maximum of $362.56, and a neutral sentiment for that year. The longer horizon shows a bullish trend beginning in 2027, with progressively higher averages and strong ROI by 2030 and beyond, including 2030 avg $586.66 and 2050 avg $3,829.91.
A major floor 25.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 9.3% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 17.0% 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 | $244.72 | Sell | $244.41 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $248.44 | Sell | $246.21 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $247.48 | Sell | $245.64 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $242.72 | Sell | $238.42 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $220.41 | Buy | $223.06 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $192.16 | Buy | $200.23 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.99 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -85.81 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -84.81 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -1.30 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -0.30 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.24 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 15.19 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | 0.17 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 2.26 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 44.22 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -6.78 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 80.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 239.53 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 11.97 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 5.25 | Info |
Near-term technical picture points to bullish momentum. The 30-day range spans $212.11 to $287.54, and the current price of $246.96 sits above the 50-day moving average of $242.34 while well above the 200-day moving average of $191.08. RSI(14) is 50, suggesting neutral momentum within a bullish backdrop.
Key support is at $223.65 and resistance at $262.62, with a near-term tilt toward upside given the bullish sentiment in the data.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165.31 | $240.34 | $346.48 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $294.07 | $364.20 | $474.55 | +52% | Bullish | |
| $323.73 | $409.70 | $550.00 | +70% | Bullish | |
| $375.19 | $483.45 | $664.60 | +101% | Bullish | |
| $420.14 | $550.05 | $771.56 | +129% | Bullish | |
| $430.53 | $571.87 | $816.51 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $531.00 | $714.88 | $1,037.14 | +197% | Bullish | |
| $647.79 | $883.17 | $1,300.06 | +267% | Bullish | |
| $694.99 | $958.89 | $1,430.59 | +299% | Bullish | |
| $766.39 | $1,069.51 | $1,615.70 | +345% | Bullish | |
| $1,210.19 | $1,777.69 | $2,831.03 | +640% | Bullish | |
| $2,105.03 | $3,371.49 | $5,803.86 | +13.0x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $165.31 | $240.34 | $282.89 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $211.27 | $247.12 | $295.16 | +2.82% |
| July 2026 | $210.08 | $247.40 | $298.78 | +0.12% |
| August 2026 | $214.94 | $254.48 | $309.94 | +2.86% |
| September 2026 | $223.55 | $265.84 | $326.03 | +4.46% |
| October 2026 | $225.39 | $269.11 | $332.13 | +1.23% |
| November 2026 | $224.93 | $269.51 | $334.44 | +0.15% |
| December 2026 | $231.03 | $277.76 | $346.48 | +3.06% |
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 $346.48, with a base case around $240.34 and support toward $165.31 — roughly 0% from $240.34. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect VLO to range from $294.07 to $474.55 through 2027. The $364.20 average target implies a +52% move from current prices. That is up +52% 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 $409.70 (low $323.73, high $550.00) — a potential gain of +70% on today's $240.34. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, VLO is projected to trade between $375.19 and $664.60, averaging $483.45 — a potential gain of +101% from today's $240.34. That is up +18% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Valero Energy Corporation's 2030 outlook centres on $550.05, within a $420.14 to $771.56 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +129% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, VLO could reach as high as $816.51, with a base case around $571.87 and support toward $430.53 — roughly +138% from $240.34. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect VLO to range from $531.00 to $1,037.14 through 2032. The $714.88 average target implies a +197% move from current prices. That is up +25% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The VLO price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $883.17 (low $647.79, high $1,300.06) — a potential gain of +267% on today's $240.34. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, VLO is projected to trade between $694.99 and $1,430.59, averaging $958.89 — a potential gain of +299% from today's $240.34. That is up +9% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Valero Energy Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $1,069.51, within a $766.39 to $1,615.70 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +345% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, VLO could reach as high as $2,831.03, with a base case around $1,777.69 and support toward $1,210.19 — roughly +640% from $240.34. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect VLO to range from $2,105.03 to $5,803.86 through 2050. The $3,371.49 average target implies a +13.0x move from current prices. That is up +90% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in VLO today (≈ 4.160772 VLO) could be worth
$14,027.99
+$13,027.99 (+1303%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected VLO price of $3,371.49 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 7.650524 VLO) would be worth
$1,838.73
+$838.73 (+83.9%) today · 1.84× · US Dollar
Based on a VLO entry price of $130.71 vs. today's $240.34.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $253.77 | $947.08 | -5.3% |
| 1 month ago | $238.25 | $1,008.77 | +0.9% |
| 3 months ago | $203.79 | $1,179.35 | +17.9% |
| 6 months ago | $176.76 | $1,359.7 | +36.0% |
| 1 year ago | $130.71 | $1,838.73 | +83.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $82.18 | $2,924.56 | +192.5% |
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 $480.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $480.00: $142.53B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear bullish trajectory with rising averages and substantial ROI over time. The year-by-year outlook indicates strong upside beyond 2026, with 2027 avg $381.37 (ROI 54.4%), 2028 avg $432.96 (75.3%), and continuing increases through 2029 ($515.80 avg, ROI 108.9%). By 2030, the forecast shows an avg of $586.66 with a min of $445.58 and a max of $828.67 (ROI 137.6%), continuing to rise to $613.76 in 2031 and $781.82 in 2032.
The long-range view extends to 2040 and 2050, with 2040 avg $1,993.45 (ROI 707.2%) and 2050 avg $3,829.91 (ROI 1450.8%), both with bullish sentiment. These figures illustrate a persistent upward trajectory over time, though they are estimates and not guarantees. The 2026 baseline remains neutral, while 2027 onward shows bullish momentum.
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2030 min $445.58, avg $586.66, max $828.67; ROI 137.6%; sentiment bullish.
The forecast turns bullish after 2026, with 2027 avg $381.37 (ROI 54.4%), 2028 $432.96 (75.3%), 2029 $515.80 (108.9%), 2030 $586.66 (137.6%), and rising through 2040 ($1,993.45, ROI 707.2%) and 2050 ($3,829.91, ROI 1450.8%). Note: these are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast shows years with max values above $1,000, including 2032 max $1,143.34; 2033 max $1,435.49; 2034 max $1,580.04; and 2035 max $1,800.02.
Current price $246.96; Market cap $73.33B.
The 30-day range is $212.11 to $287.54. RSI(14) is 50. SMA50 is $242.34; SMA200 is $191.08. Support is at $223.65 and resistance at $262.62.
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