Here’s whether Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+5.09% over 10 days); strong 1-year return of +151.6%; 3-month momentum positive (+36.3%). Concerns: RSI 72 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 1.3% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
VLO is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($284.12) and 200-day ($226.27) moving averages. With an RSI of 71.8, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +151.6% compares to +20.4% for SPY (beat the market by 131.2%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $25,156 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period beat market by 131.2%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($226.27)
✓Above 50-day MA ($284.12)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 71.8
✓Positive return (+151.6%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−1.3%)
Period Range $341.67
$133.33$346.09
RSI (14) 71.8
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$341.67
Period Return+151.6%
Period High$346.09
Period Low$133.33
Drawdown−1.3%
MA-50$284.12
MA-200$226.27
RSI (14)71.8
Avg Volume (30d)2.8M
vs. SPYbeat by 131.2%
Return Rank#89 of 1252
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($226.27)
Price is above the 50-day moving average ($284.12)