Investors can expect a company’s stock to rise or fall based on the buying and selling of stock by its insiders. Valero Energy Corp shares valued at $10,483,897 were purchased by Gorder Joseph W on Feb 18 ’25. At $136.94 per share, Gorder Joseph W acquired 76,560 shares.
Also, Greene Kimberly S, sold 720 shares, netting a total of over 113,850 in proceeds. Following the sale of shares at $158.12 each, the insider now holds 13,314 shares.
As published in a research note from TD Cowen on October 25, 2024, Valero Energy Corp [VLO] has been retained to a Buy and the price target has been revised to $140. As of October 09, 2024, Wells Fargo has increased its “an Equal weight” rating to a “an Overweight” for VLO. Earlier on September 20, 2024, Piper Sandler downgraded its rating. Their new recommendation was “a Neutral” for VLO stock which previously was a “an Overweight”.
Analyzing VLO Stock Performance
During the last five days, there has been a surge of approximately 5.82%. Over the course of the year, Valero Energy Corp shares have dropped approximately -7.53%. Shares of the company reached a 52-week high of $144.13 on 02/04/25 and a 52-week low of $99.00 on 04/07/25. A 50-day SMA is recorded $124.89, while a 200-day SMA reached $134.80.
Support And Resistance Levels for Valero Energy Corp (VLO)
According to the 24-hour chart, there is a support level at 110.24, which, if violated, would cause prices to drop to 107.12. In the upper region, resistance lies at 116.24. The next price resistance is at 119.12. RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 44.64 on the 14-day chart, showing neutral technical sentiment. Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is at 3.70, which suggests the price will increase in the coming days. Percent R is at 21.91%, indicating bullish price movement. Stochastics %K at holding indicates that the stock is to be held.
