VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) Options Statistics & Positioning

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 38.6%, an IV rank of 32 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$21.30 (±7.6%) move in VLO for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $230 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.81. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$281.50

52-week range

$131.79 – $284.10

ATM IV (30d)

38.6%

IV rank

32 / 100

Low

Expected move

±$21.30 (±7.6%)

Put/call OI

0.81

Max pain

$230

↓ 18.3% below close

Next earnings

Jul 27, 2026

Most Active VLO Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
VLO $285 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$4.20	38.0%	461
VLO $290 call	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$2.50	37.7%	261
VLO $305 call	Aug 14, 2026	35d	$6.10	40.5%	202
VLO $267.5 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$1.45	38.3%	187
VLO $265 put	Jul 17, 2026	7d	$1.05	38.5%	185

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VLO Implied Volatility

38.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 32 places implied volatility in the lower part of its 52-week range.

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VLO Open Interest

0.81 put/call OI ratio

57,045 calls and 45,991 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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VLO Max Pain

$230 max pain

18.3% below the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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VLO Gamma Exposure

$1.89B net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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VLO Options Volume

6,560 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.85 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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VLO Most Active Options

$290 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded VLO contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

VLO's next expected earnings date is Jul 27, 2026. Options currently price a ±$21.30 (±7.6%) move for the front expiration.

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VLO Options FAQ

When is VLO's next earnings date?

VLO's next expected earnings date is Jul 27, 2026. Options currently price a ±$21.30 (±7.6%) move for the front expiration.

How often is VLO options data on this page updated?

All VLO statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see VLO max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated VLO pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.