Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)

Currency in USD
301.32
+2.44(+0.82%)
Closed·
306.00+4.68(+1.55%)
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Earnings results expected today
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Fair Value
Day's Range
301.32309.98
52 wk Range
130.78320.24
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
301.32
Open
306.33
Day's Range
301.32-309.98
52 wk Range
130.78-320.24
Volume
2.32M
Average Volume (3m)
3.04M
1-Year Change
116.2015%
Book Value / Share
79.85
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
289.63
Downside
-3.88%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
7 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 289.63
(-3.88% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Buy357.00+18.48%286.00MaintainJul 22, 2026
Mizuho
Hold289.00-4.09%-MaintainJul 02, 2026
Barclays
Buy279.00-7.41%261.00MaintainJul 01, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold255.00-15.37%232.00MaintainJun 12, 2026
UBS
Buy280.00-7.08%280.00MaintainJun 11, 2026

Valero Energy Corporation SWOT Analysis


Valuation Tensions
Analysts present price targets ranging from $184 to $195, reflecting debates over Valero's premium trading multiples amid shifting refining dynamics
Venezuelan Advantage
Valero's position as the largest U.S. importer of Venezuelan crude, capturing 37% of imports, provides strategic feedstock access and margin advantages
Capacity Headwinds
Explore how increasing global refining capacity in 2026 threatens to pressure margins despite the company's operational excellence and Gulf Coast positioning
Operational Excellence
The refiner's best-in-class assets, consistent execution through market cycles, and robust free cash flow generation support competitive differentiation
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Valero Energy Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Valero posted Q1 2026 EPS of $4.22, beating forecasts of $3.16 by 33.54%; revenue reached $32.38B, exceeding projections by 3.22%.
  • Net income surged to $1.3B from a $595M loss in Q1 2025; refining segment generated $1.8B operating income vs. $530M loss year-over-year.
  • Stock declined 1.76% to $246.87 in pre-market trading despite earnings beat, potentially due to Port Arthur Refinery incident concerns.
  • Company forecasts Q3 2026 EPS of $8.55 and Q4 EPS of $5.60, with revenues projected at $34.55B and $31.3B respectively.
  • Strategic focus on refining optimization and renewable diesel expansion; St. Charles FCC project expected to boost production by Q3 2026.
Last Updated: 2026-05-04, 03:02 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
4.22 / 3.16
Revenue / Forecast
32.38B / 31.37B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 13.75%
Dividend Yield
1.59%
Industry Median 3.69%
Annualized payout
4.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.21%
Growth Streak

VLO Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
21.3x18.4x5.4x
PEG Ratio
0.060.270.00
Price/Book
3.7x1.5x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x0.9x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−2.4%18.9%31.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt; feedstocks; aromatics; sulfur and residual fuel oil; intermediate oils; and sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils. It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands. The company also owns and operates renewable diesel and ethanol plants, as well as produces and sells renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, and neat sustainable aviation fuel under the Diamond Green Diesel brand name. In addition, it offers ethanol and various co-products, including dry distillers grains, syrup, and inedible distillers corn oil to animal feed customers. The company was formerly known as Valero Refining and Marketing Company and changed its name to Valero Energy Corporation in August 1997. Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Sector
Energy
Employees
9785

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
132.70M44.69%39.98B
Other Institutional Investors
127.31M42.87%38.36B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
36.93M12.44%11.13B
Total
296.93M100.00%89.47B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.76%26,012,4637,838,075
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.61%19,625,2915,913,493

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FAQ

What Is the Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Price Today?

The Valero Energy stock price today is 301.32 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Valero Energy Trade On?

Valero Energy is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Valero Energy?

The stock symbol for Valero Energy is "VLO."

Does Valero Energy Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Valero Energy dividend yield is 1.59%.

What Is the Valero Energy Market Cap?

As of today, Valero Energy market cap is 89.47B USD.

What Is Valero Energy's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Valero Energy EPS (TTM) is 13.75.

When Is the Next Valero Energy Earnings Date?

Valero Energy will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is VLO a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Valero Energy Stock Split?

Valero Energy has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Valero Energy Have?

Valero Energy has 9785 employees.

What is the current trading status of Valero Energy (VLO)?

As of Jul 30, 2026, Valero Energy (VLO) is trading at a price of 301.32 USD, with a previous close of 301.32 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 301.32 USD to 309.98 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 130.78 USD to 320.24 USD.

What Is Valero Energy (VLO) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Valero Energy is 289.63 USD, with a high estimate of 357 USD and a low estimate of 190 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -3.88% Downside potential.

What Is the VLO Premarket Price?

VLO's last pre-market stock price is 306.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,500.00, and the stock has decreased by 4.68, or 1.55%.

What Is the VLO After Hours Price?

VLO's last after hours stock price is 303.79 USD, the stock has decreased by 2.47, or 0.82%.
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