Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $444.71, +0.15% vs the prior close of $444.06.
- Volume 1.92M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
VLO ends flat (+0.1%) to $444.71. Closed at $444.71, +0.15% vs the prior close of $444.06. Day range $439.40–$451.98, opened at $447.34.
VLO daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — VLO ends flat (+0.1%) to $444.71
- Closed at $444.71, +0.15% vs the prior close of $444.06. Day range $439.40–$451.98, opened at $447.34.
- Volume was 1.92M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 3.02M.
- Price is +16.5% vs its 50-day average ($381.63) and +62.3% vs its 200-day average ($274.01).
- 52-week range $155.29–$461.52; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — VLO slides 3.4% to $444.06
- Closed at $444.06, -3.42% vs the prior close of $459.78. Day range $437.02–$456.50, opened at $456.50.
- Volume was 2.51M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.04M.
- Price is +17.2% vs its 50-day average ($378.80) and +62.9% vs its 200-day average ($272.61).
- 52-week range $155.29–$461.52; today's close sits at 94% of that range, 3.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — VLO rises 0.7% to $459.78, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $459.78, +0.73% vs the prior close of $456.46. Day range $451.50–$461.52, opened at $459.79.
- Volume was 2.12M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 3.07M.
- Price is +22.3% vs its 50-day average ($375.96) and +69.5% vs its 200-day average ($271.22).
- 52-week range $155.29–$461.52; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — VLO jumps 4.7% to $456.46, a 52-week high
- Closed at $456.46, +4.69% vs the prior close of $436.00. Day range $438.20–$457.20, opened at $440.00.
- Volume was 2.51M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.08M.
- Price is +22.4% vs its 50-day average ($372.94) and +69.2% vs its 200-day average ($269.74).
- 52-week range $155.29–$457.20; today's close sits at 100% of that range, 0.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — VLO rises 0.5% to $436.00
- Closed at $436.00, +0.52% vs the prior close of $433.75. Day range $431.88–$447.50, opened at $440.26.
- Volume was 1.72M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 3.10M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +17.8% vs its 50-day average ($369.96) and +62.5% vs its 200-day average ($268.28).
- 52-week range $155.29–$449.77; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — VLO dips 2.3% to $433.75
- Closed at $433.75, -2.26% vs the prior close of $443.80. Day range $427.00–$449.77, opened at $440.50.
- Volume was 3.35M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 3.08M.
- Price is +18.0% vs its 50-day average ($367.50) and +62.5% vs its 200-day average ($266.92).
- 52-week range $155.29–$449.77; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — VLO jumps 4.6% to $443.80, a 52-week high
- Closed at $443.80, +4.65% vs the prior close of $424.10. Day range $427.43–$446.48, opened at $429.92.
- Volume was 2.57M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.07M.
- Price is +21.6% vs its 50-day average ($365.06) and +67.1% vs its 200-day average ($265.57).
- 52-week range $155.29–$446.48; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — VLO rises 1.2% to $424.10, a 52-week high
- Closed at $424.10, +1.16% vs the prior close of $419.22. Day range $421.24–$428.99, opened at $423.24.
- Volume was 1.83M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 3.08M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +17.1% vs its 50-day average ($362.21) and +60.5% vs its 200-day average ($264.17).
- 52-week range $155.29–$428.99; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — VLO ends flat (-0.0%) to $419.22
- Closed at $419.22, -0.03% vs the prior close of $419.33. Day range $413.43–$422.99, opened at $416.25.
- Volume was 1.91M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 3.09M.
- Price is +16.5% vs its 50-day average ($359.71) and +59.5% vs its 200-day average ($262.86).
- 52-week range $155.29–$422.99; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — VLO jumps 3.2% to $419.33, a 52-week high
- Closed at $419.33, +3.21% vs the prior close of $406.30. Day range $404.21–$421.98, opened at $404.99.
- Volume was 2.56M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.09M.
- Price is +17.3% vs its 50-day average ($357.42) and +60.3% vs its 200-day average ($261.57).
- 52-week range $155.29–$421.98; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — VLO dips 0.5% to $406.30
- Closed at $406.30, -0.53% vs the prior close of $408.46. Day range $389.61–$410.41, opened at $403.79.
- Volume was 2.59M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 3.08M.
- Price is +14.4% vs its 50-day average ($355.08) and +56.1% vs its 200-day average ($260.29).
- 52-week range $155.29–$419.04; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.0% below the 52-week high.
VLO latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about VLO in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Reymond Robert L converted options/RSUs into 924 shares on Sep 18, 2026; now holds 1,375
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Simmons Gary K. gifted 4,000 shares on Sep 16, 2026; now holds 230,367
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 3, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jul 31, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $3.72B (prior year $714.00M) (+421.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $12.62 (prior year $2.28) (+453.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 16, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jun 26, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Jun 26, 2026 · Form 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade VLO
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Jan 29, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.01% (largest 5.4%).
- Liquidity: about 3.15M shares (≈$1.40B) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $444.71 vs a range of $155.29–$461.52 (95% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 31, 2026 ($1.2/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Eric A Fisher sold 7,500 shares on Jun 29, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 18, 2026; 10-Q Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026.
- Share count: 287.93M shares outstanding (Jul 24, 2026), -7.3% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Petroleum Refining.
VLO market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 447.34 | 451.98 | 439.40 | 444.71 | 1.92M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 456.50 | 456.50 | 437.02 | 444.06 | 2.51M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 459.79 | 461.52 | 451.50 | 459.78 | 2.12M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 440.00 | 457.20 | 438.20 | 456.46 | 2.51M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 440.26 | 447.50 | 431.88 | 436.00 | 1.72M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 440.50 | 449.77 | 427.00 | 433.75 | 3.35M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 429.92 | 446.48 | 427.43 | 443.80 | 2.57M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 423.24 | 428.99 | 421.24 | 424.10 | 1.83M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 416.25 | 422.99 | 413.43 | 419.22 | 1.91M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 404.99 | 421.98 | 404.21 | 419.33 | 2.56M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 403.79 | 410.41 | 389.61 | 406.30 | 2.59M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 387.25 | 408.46 | 384.58 | 408.46 | 2.67M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 393.19 | 398.88 | 385.76 | 387.61 | 2.54M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 381.57 | 389.40 | 379.57 | 387.72 | 2.65M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 389.11 | 395.85 | 385.00 | 389.57 | 3.56M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 378.00 | 388.92 | 370.59 | 387.18 | 3.81M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 379.06 | 393.00 | 373.17 | 382.86 | 3.72M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 380.43 | 388.01 | 364.96 | 375.84 | 7.08M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 384.90 | 396.20 | 375.03 | 377.14 | 7.46M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 409.59 | 419.04 | 391.00 | 393.27 | 3.90M |
About Valero Energy
Valero Energy (VLO) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Petroleum Refining”. Its business address is in SAN ANTONIO, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1035002.
VLO board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew J Audette | Director | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Fred M Diaz | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Paulett Eberhart | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Marie A Ffolkes | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Kimberly S, Greene | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Deborah P Majoras | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Eric D. Mullins | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Robert L Reymond | Director | Sep 21, 2026 |
| R. Lane Riggs | CEO & President | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Randall J Weisenburger | Director | May 11, 2026 |
| Rayford Jr Wilkins | Director | May 11, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Harminder S. Bhullar | SVP & CFO | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Eric A Fisher | SVP | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Jason W. Fraser | EVP & CFO | Nov 24, 2025 |
| R. Lane Riggs | CEO & President | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Gary K. Simmons | EVP & COO | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Richard Joe Walsh | EVP & GC | Aug 24, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $268.17 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $268.17 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $268.17 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $268.17 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $236.90 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $236.90 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $236.90 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $236.90 |
| May 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $251.61 |
| May 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $251.61 |
| May 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $251.61 |
| May 18, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 7,500 | $251.61 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 200 | $238.47 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 200 | $238.73 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Eric A Fisher | Sale | 200 | $238.47 |
VLO financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $2.35B | 7.57 | $5.83B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $2.77B | 8.58 | $6.68B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $8.84B | 24.92 | $9.23B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $11.53B | 29.04 | $12.57B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $930.00M | 2.27 | $5.86B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $64.66B, total liabilities $—, cash $7.87B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
VLO earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $311.71 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $252.58 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $182.49 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $173.13 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $140.34 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $113.36 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $107.13 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $135.42 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $131.36 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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