Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is trading at $238.82, which is -6.1% below its all-time high of $254.32. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.1, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, VLO has experienced 174 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -7.4%.
Data last updated: April 10, 2026 at 04:29 PM EDT
VLO
StockValero Energy Corporation
Price
$238.82
as of Apr 10, 2026
All Time High: $254.32
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-6.1%
Days in Drawdown
9
Avg Max Drawdown
7.2%
Avg Length
81
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.1
VLO - Price & High Water Mark
VLO - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Valero Energy Corporation is currently in a moderate drawdown. As of 2026-04-10, the stock is trading at $238.82, down 6.1% from its all-time high of $254.32. This pullback has lasted 9 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Valero Energy Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 7.2% in depth, with an average duration of 81 days. Valero Energy Corporation has gone through 174 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Valero Energy Corporation in the last 14 years was 71.9%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1402 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Valero Energy Corporation currently stands at 1.07. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Valero Energy Corporation's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 174 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Ongoing | 9 days | -6.1% | $254.32 | $238.82 | — |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-18 | 2 days | -1.8% | $180.62 | $177.28 | $184.27 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-14 | 3 days | -2.8% | $179.73 | $174.68 | $180.62 |
| 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-10 | 4 days | -0.2% | $174.91 | $174.52 | $178.06 |
| 2025-09-29 | 2025-11-06 | 39 days | -11.0% | $174.53 | $155.41 | $174.91 |
| 2024-04-08 | 2025-09-26 | 537 days | -41.2% | $174.08 | $102.32 | $174.53 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-04-01 | 11 days | -2.2% | $162.30 | $158.76 | $163.87 |
| 2024-02-27 | 2024-03-07 | 10 days | -4.1% | $137.72 | $132.14 | $141.46 |
| 2023-09-29 | 2024-02-26 | 151 days | -18.5% | $137.54 | $112.06 | $137.72 |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-28 | 3 days | -3.4% | $136.94 | $132.30 | $137.54 |
| 2023-01-27 | 2023-09-25 | 241 days | -29.9% | $136.75 | $95.82 | $136.94 |
| 2023-01-25 | 2023-01-26 | 2 days | -1.2% | $132.26 | $130.72 | $136.75 |
| 2022-06-08 | 2023-01-23 | 230 days | -31.9% | $130.24 | $88.65 | $130.48 |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-01 | 2 days | -1.7% | $118.33 | $116.34 | $118.99 |
| 2022-05-09 | 2022-05-27 | 19 days | -8.3% | $115.03 | $105.47 | $118.33 |
| 2022-05-05 | 2022-05-06 | 2 days | -1.9% | $114.18 | $112.05 | $115.03 |
| 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-02 | 4 days | -3.5% | $102.87 | $99.27 | $103.83 |
| 2022-04-19 | 2022-04-28 | 10 days | -8.6% | $98.26 | $89.83 | $102.87 |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-04-13 | 6 days | -2.5% | $92.01 | $89.75 | $92.55 |
| 2018-06-05 | 2022-04-06 | 1402 days | -71.9% | $91.88 | $25.84 | $91.98 |
| 2018-05-31 | 2018-06-01 | 2 days | -0.8% | $90.23 | $89.49 | $91.39 |
| 2018-05-22 | 2018-05-30 | 9 days | -2.7% | $90.12 | $87.67 | $90.23 |
| 2018-05-16 | 2018-05-17 | 2 days | -0.1% | $84.99 | $84.90 | $88.39 |
| 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-14 | 5 days | -0.3% | $84.19 | $83.95 | $84.96 |
| 2018-05-08 | 2018-05-09 | 2 days | -0.4% | $83.35 | $83.00 | $84.19 |
| 2018-04-27 | 2018-05-02 | 6 days | -1.6% | $81.79 | $80.50 | $82.31 |
| 2018-04-24 | 2018-04-26 | 3 days | -0.9% | $80.12 | $79.41 | $81.79 |
| 2018-01-23 | 2018-04-10 | 77 days | -12.3% | $71.90 | $63.05 | $72.51 |
| 2018-01-18 | 2018-01-22 | 5 days | -1.1% | $70.89 | $70.09 | $71.90 |
| 2018-01-16 | 2018-01-17 | 2 days | -0.6% | $70.30 | $69.86 | $70.89 |
| 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-11 | 3 days | -0.1% | $68.46 | $68.37 | $68.70 |
| 2017-12-29 | 2018-01-02 | 5 days | -0.4% | $67.07 | $66.78 | $67.43 |
| 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-20 | 2 days | -1.0% | $64.62 | $63.99 | $65.51 |
| 2017-12-11 | 2017-12-15 | 5 days | -0.8% | $63.65 | $63.17 | $64.08 |
| 2017-12-06 | 2017-12-08 | 3 days | -0.9% | $62.33 | $61.74 | $63.65 |
| 2017-12-01 | 2017-12-05 | 5 days | -2.3% | $62.21 | $60.77 | $62.33 |
| 2017-11-22 | 2017-11-30 | 9 days | -2.0% | $60.89 | $59.67 | $62.21 |
| 2017-11-20 | 2017-11-21 | 2 days | -0.1% | $59.71 | $59.65 | $60.89 |
| 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-16 | 9 days | -1.4% | $58.96 | $58.12 | $59.17 |
| 2017-11-03 | 2017-11-07 | 5 days | -0.9% | $58.78 | $58.27 | $58.96 |
| 2017-10-16 | 2017-10-30 | 15 days | -2.3% | $56.25 | $54.97 | $56.49 |
| 2017-10-12 | 2017-10-13 | 2 days | -0.0% | $56.14 | $56.13 | $56.25 |
| 2017-10-05 | 2017-10-11 | 7 days | -0.7% | $55.97 | $55.57 | $56.14 |
| 2017-09-26 | 2017-09-27 | 2 days | -0.2% | $54.12 | $54.01 | $54.37 |
| 2017-09-14 | 2017-09-15 | 2 days | -1.5% | $51.15 | $50.39 | $51.25 |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-09-08 | 4 days | -1.9% | $49.86 | $48.93 | $50.10 |
| 2017-08-29 | 2017-09-01 | 4 days | -0.7% | $49.30 | $48.93 | $49.86 |
| 2017-08-01 | 2017-08-28 | 28 days | -5.4% | $49.18 | $46.51 | $49.30 |
| 2017-01-04 | 2017-07-31 | 208 days | -10.9% | $49.17 | $43.84 | $49.18 |
| 2015-11-25 | 2017-01-03 | 406 days | -34.0% | $48.95 | $32.32 | $49.17 |
| 2015-11-09 | 2015-11-20 | 12 days | -4.2% | $47.88 | $45.89 | $48.25 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About VLO
Valero Energy Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 366 days with an average max drop of -29.1%.
The current drawdown of -6.1% has lasted 9 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 to Apr 2022 | -71.9% | 1402 days |
| Apr 2024 to Sep 2025 | -41.2% | 537 days |
| Nov 2015 to Jan 2017 | -34.0% | 406 days |
| Jun 2022 to Jan 2023 | -31.9% | 230 days |
| Jan 2023 to Sep 2023 | -29.9% | 241 days |
| Sep 2023 to Feb 2024 | -18.5% | 151 days |
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