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Valero Energy (VLO) Technical Analysis
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| | It was the negative week for the Valero Energy (VLO). During the week, the VLO dropped -15.17 points, or -6.35%, and closed at 223.65 on Friday, April 17, 2026. Weekly volume was 7% above average.
VLO is a member of Energy Sector. Energy is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See VLO long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 18, 2020 at 31.00 and reached 258.43 on March 30, 2026. VLO gained -227.43 points, or -733.65%, in 314 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 113.87 and resistance is at 263.93. A Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Ascending Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See VLO medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 7, 2025 at 99.00 and reached 258.43 on March 30, 2026. VLO gained -159.43 points, or -161.04%, in 51 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (186.59) is broken. Usually a broken resistance is considered to be a long-term bullish signal, although a short-term pull back is possible. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See VLO weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since January 16, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See VLO short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 30, 2026 at 258.43 and reached 214.71 on April 17, 2026. VLO lost 43.72 points, or 16.92%, in 18 days. The price is now at the 20.45% retracement level.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See VLO daily technical indicators chart]
Daily technical indicators are neutral.
The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 31, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term downtrend is strong.
The price touches the lower Bollinger Band. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has crossed below the 50 Day Moving Average. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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