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Shares of Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) rose 4.40% to $202.68 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around favorable trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index rising 1.97% to 6,932.30 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 2.47% to 50,115.67.
Valero Energy Corp. hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $198.36, which the company reached on February 4th.
The stock outperformed some of its competitors Friday, as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) rose 2.03% to $149.05, Chevron Corp. (CVX) rose 0.91% to $180.86, and ConocoPhillips (COP) rose 2.51% to $107.62.
Trading volume (2.8 M) remained 507,526 below its 50-day average volume of 3.3 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled February 6, 2026.
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Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) shares rose 4.40% to $202.68, outperforming competitors like Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) during a strong trading day. The S&P 500 Index increased by 1.97%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 2.47%. Valero hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $198.36. Trading volume was 2.8 million, below the 50-day average of 3.3 million.

- Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) shares increased by 4.40% to $202.68 during a positive trading session on February 6, 2026.  
- The stock achieved a new 52-week high, surpassing its prior peak of $198.36 from February 4th, and outperformed competitors like Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Chevron Corp. (CVX).  
- Trading volume was at 2.8 million, remaining below the 50-day average of 3.3 million.

Valero Energy Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day