Valero Energy Corporation Surges to 234th in Daily Trading Volume with $539 Million in Shares Exchanged

On May 12, 2025, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) experienced a significant surge in trading volume, with a total of $539 million in shares exchanged, marking a 102.69% increase from the previous day. This substantial trading activity placed VLO at the 234th position in terms of daily trading volume among all stocks. The company's stock price rose by 6.15%, marking the third consecutive day of gains and a cumulative increase of 11.58% over the past three days.

Valero Energy Corporation reported a mixed Q1 2025 earnings release, exceeding sales forecasts but facing profit pressures from industry challenges. The company's earnings per share (EPS) outperformed forecasts, contributing to the positive market sentiment. Additionally, Valero Energy's stock price has been subject to analyst revisions, with Barclays increasing its price target to $141.00 USD, reflecting a 0.71% increase from the previous target. This revision comes as the analyst maintains an overweight rating for the stock, with a mean price target of $142.28 according to analysts polled by FactSet.