Valero Energy's 15min Chart Sees MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross

Valero Energy's 15-minute chart has recently triggered a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross, both occurring at 13:15 on August 14, 2025. This indicates that the stock price may be poised to continue its downward trend, as the momentum of the stock price is shifting towards the downside and has the potential to further decline.

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) has recently experienced notable technical indicators on its 15-minute chart, signaling potential downward momentum. Specifically, the stock exhibited a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross at 13:15 on August 14, 2025. These indicators suggest a decrease in the magnitude of stock price fluctuations and a shift in momentum towards the downside, potentially indicating further declines.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator crossed below the signal line, indicating a bearish trend. Additionally, the KDJ indicator crossed below the signal line, suggesting a weakening momentum and a potential continuation of the downtrend. These indicators collectively imply that the stock price may continue to decline, with a decreasing magnitude of fluctuations and a shift in momentum towards the downside.

Valero Energy reported earnings on July 24, 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.28, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.66. However, despite the positive earnings report, the technical indicators on the 15-minute chart suggest caution for investors. The stock's performance has been mixed, with a market cap of $41.48 billion and a PE ratio of 55.64 [1].

Several analysts have weighed in on VLO shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Valero Energy from $151.00 to $168.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on July 9, 2025. Raymond James Financial upped their price objective on shares of Valero Energy from $155.00 to $172.00 and gave the stock a "strong-buy" rating in a report on July 15, 2025. Despite these upgrades, the bearish technical indicators on the 15-minute chart suggest caution for investors [2].

Investors should closely monitor Valero Energy's performance and the broader economic conditions that may impact the stock's value. The upcoming earnings reports and economic indicators, such as the UK and Eurozone Manufacturing PMIs and the Eurozone HICP figures, may provide further insights into the company's financial health and the overall economic outlook [2].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-valero-energy-corporation-nysevlo-stake-boosted-by-charles-schwab-investment-management-inc-2025-08-07/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/valero-energy-slides-370th-trading-volume-technical-downturn-analysts-raise-price-targets-2508/