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Valero Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $449.64 by 2027, a +47% move from its current price of $304.93. 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 7/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | $299.02 | $305.04 | $311.18 | +0.04% |
| Jul 30 | $296.67 | $305.15 | $313.87 | +0.07% |
| Jul 31 | $294.91 | $305.26 | $315.98 | +0.11% |
| Aug 1 | $293.44 | $305.37 | $317.78 | +0.14% |
| Aug 2 | $292.17 | $305.48 | $319.40 | +0.18% |
| Aug 3 | $291.03 | $305.59 | $320.87 | +0.22% |
| Aug 4 | $290.00 | $305.70 | $322.25 | +0.25% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $290.00 | $305.70 | $322.25 | +0.25% |
| Week 2 | $284.46 | $306.47 | $330.19 | +0.51% |
| Week 3 | $280.44 | $307.25 | $336.62 | +0.76% |
| Week 4 | $277.20 | $308.03 | $342.27 | +1.02% |
| Week 5 | $274.47 | $308.80 | $347.44 | +1.27% |
| Week 6 | $272.08 | $309.59 | $352.26 | +1.53% |
| Week 7 | $269.96 | $310.37 | $356.82 | +1.78% |
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. It 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.
In addition, 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 currently priced at $313.31, with a market capitalization of $93.03B and a market rank of 163. The near-term technical picture shows a bullish tilt, supported by RSI14 at 70, with SMA50 at $259.76 and SMA200 at $212.08. The stock sits on a near-term support of $236.30 and a resistance of $313.31, with a 30-day price range of $271.26 to $361.88.
The 2026 forecast assigns an average price of $313.31 with a min of $165.31 and a max of $439.10 and an ROI of 0, indicating neutral near-term sentiment. From 2027, the outlook shifts to bullish, with higher averages and rising ROI through 2030 and beyond, including a 2030 average of $746.27 and ROI of 138.2, a 2040 average of $2,815.88 with ROI of 798.8, and a 2050 average of $5,427.47 with ROI of 1632.3.
A major floor 32.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 22.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 3.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 19.3% 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 | $309.84 | Sell | $306.64 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $304.90 | Buy | $301.89 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $287.69 | Buy | $290.40 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $265.03 | Buy | $270.59 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $251.62 | Buy | $251.05 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $214.98 | Buy | $223.73 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.13 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 41.68 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 66.78 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -20.32 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 1.21 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 7.79 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.73 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 79.68 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.72 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 37.90 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 68.89 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 24.24 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 84.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 310.26 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 29.80 | Buy |
| ATR (14) | 5.26 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish. RSI14 sits at 70, reinforcing positive near-term momentum. The asset’s short-term trend is supported by a SMA50 of $259.76 and a SMA200 of $212.08, indicating a constructive moving-average backdrop.
Current support is noted at $236.30 with resistance at $313.31, framing a near-term trading range close to the present price.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165.31 | $304.93 | $422.21 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $367.31 | $449.64 | $576.15 | +47% | Bullish | |
| $423.22 | $528.53 | $696.76 | +73% | Bullish | |
| $491.12 | $623.47 | $840.47 | +104% | Bullish | |
| $545.19 | $702.11 | $964.49 | +130% | Bullish | |
| $605.52 | $789.99 | $1,103.28 | +159% | Bullish | |
| $715.16 | $944.30 | $1,338.54 | +210% | Bullish | |
| $847.39 | $1,131.50 | $1,625.72 | +271% | Bullish | |
| $1,002.18 | $1,352.43 | $1,967.52 | +344% | Bullish | |
| $1,085.12 | $1,479.19 | $2,177.07 | +385% | Bullish | |
| $1,794.16 | $2,558.55 | $3,954.83 | +739% | Bullish | |
| $3,183.30 | $4,894.18 | $8,133.53 | +15.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $165.31 | $304.93 | $358.62 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $269.03 | $314.18 | $374.29 | +3.03% |
| September 2026 | $268.27 | $315.13 | $379.02 | +0.30% |
| October 2026 | $275.04 | $324.63 | $393.45 | +3.01% |
| November 2026 | $286.50 | $339.48 | $414.02 | +4.57% |
| December 2026 | $289.47 | $344.23 | $422.21 | +1.40% |
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 $422.21, with a base case around $304.93 and support toward $165.31 — roughly 0% from $304.93. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Expect VLO to range from $367.31 to $576.15 through 2027. The $449.64 average target implies a +47% move from current prices. That is up +47% 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 $528.53 (low $423.22, high $696.76) — a potential gain of +73% on today's $304.93. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2029, VLO is projected to trade between $491.12 and $840.47, averaging $623.47 — a potential gain of +104% from today's $304.93. 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 $702.11, within a $545.19 to $964.49 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2029 average. That marks a +130% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2031, VLO could reach as high as $1,103.28, with a base case around $789.99 and support toward $605.52 — roughly +159% from $304.93. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect VLO to range from $715.16 to $1,338.54 through 2032. The $944.30 average target implies a +210% move from current prices. That is up +20% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The VLO price prediction for 2033 points to an average of $1,131.50 (low $847.39, high $1,625.72) — a potential gain of +271% on today's $304.93. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2034, VLO is projected to trade between $1,002.18 and $1,967.52, averaging $1,352.43 — a potential gain of +344% from today's $304.93. That is up +20% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Valero Energy Corporation's 2035 outlook centres on $1,479.19, within a $1,085.12 to $2,177.07 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2034 average. That marks a +385% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2040, VLO could reach as high as $3,954.83, with a base case around $2,558.55 and support toward $1,794.16 — roughly +739% from $304.93. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect VLO to range from $3,183.30 to $8,133.53 through 2050. The $4,894.18 average target implies a +15.1x move from current prices. That is up +91% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in VLO today (≈ 3.279441 VLO) could be worth
$16,050.16
+$15,050.16 (+1505%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected VLO price of $4,894.18 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 28, 2025 (≈ 6.908463 VLO) would be worth
$2,106.6
+$1,106.6 (+110.7%) today · 2.11× · US Dollar
Based on a VLO entry price of $144.75 vs. today's $304.93.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $313.31 | $973.25 | -2.7% |
| 1 month ago | $259.37 | $1,175.66 | +17.6% |
| 3 months ago | $240.27 | $1,269.11 | +26.9% |
| 6 months ago | $184.02 | $1,657.05 | +65.7% |
| 1 year ago | $144.75 | $2,106.6 | +110.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $67.64 | $4,508.13 | +350.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $610.00 around 2029.
Implied market cap at $610.00: $181.13B
The multi-year forecast presents a clearly bullish trajectory, with steadily higher average prices and substantial upside potential over the coming years. In 2030, the average is projected at $746.27 with a min of $572.52 and a max of $1,041.05, delivering an ROI of 138.2% and a bullish sentiment. By 2040, the average rises to $2,815.88 with a min of $1,928.00 and a max of $4,459.16, yielding an ROI of 798.8% and continued bullishness.
The 2050 forecast shows an average of $5,427.47, a min of $3,413.62, and a max of $9,286.21, with an ROI of 1632.3% and bullish sentiment. These figures illustrate a long-run upside across the horizon, though they are estimates and subject to market risk and uncertainty.
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2030 forecast shows an avg of $746.27 with a min of $572.52 and a max of $1,041.05, ROI 138.2%, sentiment BULLISH.
The longer-term outlook is bullish, with rising averages and increasing ROI through 2030, 2040, and 2050 (e.g., 2030 avg $746.27, ROI 138.2%; 2040 avg $2,815.88, ROI 798.8%; 2050 avg $5,427.47, ROI 1632.3%), though forecasts are estimates and do not guarantee results.
Yes. The 2027 forecast lists a max of $607.59 and an avg of $469.52, indicating a path to around $600 is within the projected range.
The current price is $313.31.
Bullish sentiment with RSI 14 at 70; SMA50 at $259.76 and SMA200 at $212.08. Support is $236.30 and resistance is $313.31, with a 30-day price range of $271.26 to $361.88.
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