Valero Energy (VLO) Chart Patterns, Support & Resistance & Technical Analysis

Auto-detected technical analysis for VLO · data as of Aug 4, 2026. The chart above is live; the read below updates daily.

$308.73last close · Aug 4, 202652-week range $130.78 – $320.24 · 3.59% below the high
Bullish Pennant · playing out now

VLO just broke higher out of a bullish pennant — a brief, tidy pause inside a strong run. That's usually a breather before another push up.

On this chart, setups like it have followed through about 30% of the time.

As long as price stays above $232.7, the setup is intact — a daily close back below there is the cue to step away.

A natural first target sits near $320.3 — but moves like this often run further. The simple way to follow the rest is to stay with the 10-day average, and only step aside when a day closes below it.

VLO Triangle Pattern

VLO is currently forming a triangle on the daily timeframe. Detected Aug 4, 2026.

DirectionBullishTarget$291.44Projected move+12.9%Breakout level$261.39

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How Triangles Have Performed

Win rate
52.4%
Avg return
+0.36R
Backtested trades
13,619
VLO win rate
59.1%

Historical pattern statistics (2006-08-04 – 2026-08-04), not a prediction.

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VLO Pattern Trade History

Every completed pattern trade our nightly backtest found on VLO's daily chart, newest first — wins and losses alike.

PatternEntryExitOutcomeResult
TriangleJun 29, 2026 @ $263.01Jul 24, 2026 @ $302.50Win+1.30R
TriangleJun 15, 2026 @ $244.70Jun 29, 2026 @ $266.32Loss-1.11R
Rising WedgeMar 27, 2026 @ $250.82Apr 17, 2026 @ $223.65Loss-1.38R
TriangleDec 10, 2025 @ $172.31Jan 7, 2026 @ $183.86Loss-1.19R
Rising WedgeJul 8, 2025 @ $146.51Aug 1, 2025 @ $133.18Loss-1.01R
TriangleMay 1, 2025 @ $116.79May 21, 2025 @ $127.80Win+1.05R
Falling WedgeSep 26, 2024 @ $135.01Oct 29, 2024 @ $127.88Loss-1.54R
Falling WedgeAug 23, 2024 @ $144.38Aug 27, 2024 @ $140.93Loss-1.07R
Rising WedgeMar 7, 2024 @ $148.55Apr 10, 2024 @ $175.70Win+2.64R
Rising WedgeFeb 14, 2024 @ $140.53Feb 26, 2024 @ $145.09Loss-1.24R
TriangleJan 26, 2024 @ $135.90Apr 10, 2024 @ $175.70Win+3.35R
TriangleDec 14, 2023 @ $126.84Dec 28, 2023 @ $130.09Win+0.49R

VLO Support and Resistance Levels

On the weekly chart, price is resting in the open space between a floor below near $225.51 and a ceiling above near $323.60.

  • Price hasn't touched either edge recently, so there's no clear direction either way yet.
  • The next move usually shows itself when price reaches one of those edges — the clearest reads tend to begin right at one of these lines.

Nearest auto-detected support sits near $263.70, resistance near $680.13. These are chart/swing-derived levels, not formula pivots.

Resistance
$680.13
Support
$263.70$260.34$130.78

VLO Recent Daily Prices

DateOpenHighLowClose
Aug 4, 2026$305.00$311.37$300.01$308.73
Aug 3, 2026$311.94$314.35$303.02$307.54
Jul 31, 2026$312.33$315.00$306.25$312.90
Jul 30, 2026$296.41$313.75$294.21$311.71
Jul 29, 2026$306.33$309.98$301.32$301.32
Jul 28, 2026$304.90$307.00$297.82$298.88
Jul 27, 2026$295.75$306.13$295.72$304.93
Jul 24, 2026$304.37$309.01$301.05$302.50
Jul 23, 2026$319.14$319.25$304.05$305.26
Jul 22, 2026$319.25$320.24$308.26$310.92

VLO Frequently Asked Questions

What chart pattern is VLO forming right now?
As of Aug 4, 2026, TradingPal's detector identifies a triangle on Valero Energy (VLO) on the daily chart, with a measured-move target of $291.44.
Is a triangle bullish or bearish?
The triangle detected on VLO is a bullish pattern, projecting a measured-move target of $291.44. See its full backtested track record above — that's the real edge, not the textbook label.
How reliable is a triangle pattern, and what is its win rate?
Across TradingPal's backtest of the triangle family (13,619 trades over 631 symbols), it resolved in the expected direction 52.4% of the time with an average of +0.36R. These are historical statistics, not a prediction.
What are the support and resistance levels for VLO?
Based on auto-detected, swing-derived levels (as of Aug 4, 2026), VLO's nearest support is around $263.70 and nearest resistance around $680.13.
What is the price target if VLO's pattern breaks out?
The detected triangle has a geometry-based measured-move target of $291.44 (pattern height projected from the breakout). This is a technical target, not a recommendation.
What was VLO's closing price on Aug 4, 2026?
Valero Energy (VLO) last closed at $308.73 on Aug 4, 2026. For the live quote, see the chart above or a real-time quote provider.

Technical analysis for informational purposes only — not investment advice. Auto-detected patterns and levels update daily; the chart above is live.