Valero Energy Corp. Vs. Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

40

VLO
Valero Energy Corp.

Last Price:

$163.99

Seasonality Move:

15.65%

Buy

55

AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Last Price:

$37.15

Seasonality Move:

0.89%

Sell

40

Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) is a Sell

Is Valero Energy Corp. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Valero Energy Corp. [VLO] share price is $164.01. The Score for VLO is 40, which is 20% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
VLO is currently trading in the 30-40% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

Buy

55

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) is a Buy

Is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. [AAOI] share price is $37.17. The Score for AAOI is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
AAOI is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

VLO Stock Price Chart

What is Valero Energy Corp.'s stock price today?

The Valero Energy Corp. share price today is $164.01

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and VLO is experiencing slight buying pressure.

AAOI Stock Price Chart

What is Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s stock price today?

The Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. share price today is $37.17

Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and AAOI is experiencing selling pressure, which indicates risk of future bearish movement.

VLO Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	44.74	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	39.23	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	962542	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(165.05 - 176.49)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(149.92 - 176)	Buy

AAOI Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	2.59	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	60.8	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-3694732	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(22.99 - 34.21)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(22.87 - 32.37)	Buy

VLO Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	163.4	Buy
20-day SMA:	170.11	Sell
50-day SMA:	171.26	Sell
200-day SMA:	146.68	Buy
8-day EMA:	135.61	Buy
20-day EMA:	82.42	Buy
50-day EMA:	39.94	Buy
200-day EMA:	11.05	Buy

AAOI Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	32.98	Buy
20-day SMA:	30.44	Buy
50-day SMA:	29.28	Buy
200-day SMA:	23.37	Buy
8-day EMA:	34.67	Buy
20-day EMA:	31.39	Buy
50-day EMA:	29.25	Buy
200-day EMA:	25.49	Buy

Valero Energy Corp. Earnings Growth & VLO Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.80 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $2.02 per share, and an increase next year of $2.60 per share.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Earnings Growth & AAOI Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.36 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, an increase this year of $0.43 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.

Valero Energy Corp. Technical Analysis

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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Technical Analysis

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