Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Valero Energy. Our analysis of options history for Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) revealed 10 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 70% of traders were bullish, while 20% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $205,300, and 8 were calls, valued at $490,230.
Projected Price Targets
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $175.0 to $260.0 for Valero Energy during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Valero Energy's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Valero Energy's whale trades within a strike price range from $175.0 to $260.0 in the last 30 days.
Valero Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLO | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 03/20/26 | $1.83 | $1.23 | $1.78 | $200.00 | $178.0K | 2.1K | 1.0K |
| VLO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 04/17/26 | $12.7 | $11.95 | $12.7 | $230.00 | $127.0K | 354 | 103 |
| VLO | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 01/15/27 | $52.85 | $50.0 | $50.0 | $195.00 | $80.0K | 568 | 16 |
| VLO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 06/18/26 | $56.35 | $53.55 | $56.35 | $175.00 | $56.3K | 165 | 10 |
| VLO | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/18/26 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $190.00 | $51.5K | 196 | 0 |
About Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which can produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Valero Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Present Market Standing of Valero Energy
- With a trading volume of 1,042,974, the price of VLO is down by -0.56%, reaching $229.15.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Valero Energy
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $212.0.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on Valero Energy with a target price of $212.
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