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Valero Energy (VLO) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorBroken uptrend resistance line - uptrend exhaustionBroken uptrend resistance line - uptrend exhaustionRelative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtLane's Stochastic is strongly overboughtDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal line
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the Valero Energy (VLO). During the week, the VLO gained 27.45 points, or 6.76%, and closed at 433.75 on Friday, October 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since August 14, 2026. Weekly volume was -22% below 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 449.77 on October 9, 2026. VLO gained -418.77 points, or -1350.87%, in 342 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (120.12) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. 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 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 449.77 on October 9, 2026. VLO gained -350.77 points, or -354.31%, in 78 weeks. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (226.71) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. 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 Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic are overbought while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic or strongly overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range. 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 links to access Lane's Stochastic, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since July 2, 2026. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See VLO short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on June 18, 2026 at 232.72 and reached 449.77 on October 9, 2026. VLO gained -217.05 points, or -93.27%, in 113 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 402.23 and resistance is at 451.97. A Rising Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Rising Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Rising Channel pattern in a short-term trend.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See VLO daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought while Lane's Stochastic is strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range or strongly overbought daily Lane's Stochastic.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 69.48
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 10.90
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 90.59
Strong Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 83.05
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 14.82
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 81.72
Overbought
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 4.30
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 88.23
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 84.04
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 37.95
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Weekly Trendline Resistance 451.97
Daily Stochastic Crossing 442.86
Upper Bollinger Band 439.59
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 433.99
Price 433.75
20 Day Moving Average 402.26
Weekly Trendline Support 402.23
Parabolic System 400.74
50 Day Moving Average 367.50
Lower Bollinger Band 364.45
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Energy 12
Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 122
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 364.96
Low Date 09/23/2026
High 449.77
High Date 10/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 451.97
Support 402.23
Low 232.72
Low Date 06/18/2026
High 449.77
High Date 10/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 279.81
Support 282.03
Low 159.90
Low Date 12/17/2025
High 449.77
High Date 10/09/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Channel
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 259.56
Support 226.71
Low 99.00
Low Date 04/07/2025
High 449.77
High Date 10/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 281.16
Support 120.12
Low 31.00
Low Date 03/18/2020
High 449.77
High Date 10/09/2026
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