Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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VLO Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy

15 Buy

1 Hold

0 Sell

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in the past 3 months

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VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$145.50

▲(14.98%Upside)

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Valero Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $145.50 with a high forecast of $166.00 and a low forecast of $118.00. The average price target represents a 14.98% change from the last price of $126.54.

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Highest Price Target$166.00

Average Price Target$145.50

Lowest Price Target$118.00

The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts

TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$137

Hold

8.27%

Upside

Reiterated

06/05/25

Valero's stock score reflects a combination of solid financial performance and cautious technical indicators, tempered by a high valuation and mixed earnings call results. While the company exhibits strong cash flow management and shareholder returns, challenges in key segments and regulatory environments present notable headwinds.

Jean Ann SalisburyBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$121→$143

Hold

13.01%

Upside

Reiterated

05/23/25

Valero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofAValero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofA

Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$154

Buy

21.70%

Upside

Upgraded

05/13/25

Valero Energy (VLO) was upgraded to a Buy Rating at Goldman Sachs

Nitin Kumar CFAMizuho Securities

Mizuho Securities

$158→$166

Buy

31.18%

Upside

Reiterated

05/13/25

Valero price target raised to $166 from $158 at MizuhoValero price target raised to $166 from $158 at Mizuho

Theresa ChenBarclays

Barclays

$140→$141

Buy

11.43%

Upside

Reiterated

05/12/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Gets a Buy from Barclays

Ryan ToddPiper Sandler

Piper Sandler

$144→$140

Buy

10.64%

Upside

Reiterated

05/09/25

Valero price target lowered to $140 from $144 at Piper SandlerValero price target lowered to $140 from $144 at Piper Sandler

Roger ReadWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$159→$151

Buy

19.33%

Upside

Reiterated

04/28/25

Valero Energy (VLO) PT Lowered to $151 at Wells FargoWells Fargo analyst Roger Read lowered the price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) to $151.00 (from $159.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Manav GuptaUBS

UBS

$160→$150

Buy

18.54%

Upside

Reiterated

04/28/25

Valero price target lowered to $150 from $160 at UBSValero price target lowered to $150 from $160 at UBS

John RoyallJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

$147

Buy

16.17%

Upside

Reiterated

04/25/25

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)

Paul ChengScotiabank

Scotiabank

$136

Buy

7.48%

Upside

Reiterated

04/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Buy from Scotiabank

Justin JenkinsRaymond James

Raymond James

$155→$150

Buy

18.54%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Valero Energy (VLO) PT Lowered to $150 at Raymond JamesRaymond James analyst Justin Jenkins lowered the price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) to $150.00 (from $155.00) while maintaining a Strong Buy rating.

Jason GabelmanTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$121→$118

Buy

-6.75%

Downside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Valero Energy: Buy Rating Affirmed Amid Operational Challenges and Strategic Long-Term Potential

Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$160→$145

Buy

14.59%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Morgan Stanley Keeps Their Buy Rating on Valero Energy (VLO)

Vikram BagriCiti

Citi

$154→$134

Buy

5.90%

Upside

Reiterated

04/11/25

Valero Energy (VLO) PT Lowered to $134 at CitiCiti analyst Vikram Bagri lowered the price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) to $134.00 (from $154.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Phillip JungwirthBMO Capital

BMO Capital

$145

Buy

14.59%

Upside

Reiterated

04/07/25

BMO Capital on Valero Energy (VLO): Turbulent Times, but Relatively Well PositionedBMO Capital analyst Phillip Jungwirth reiterated an Outperform rating and $145.00 price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO).

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TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$137

Hold

8.27%

Upside

Reiterated

06/05/25

Jean Ann SalisburyBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$121→$143

Hold

13.01%

Upside

Reiterated

05/23/25

Valero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofAValero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofA

Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$154

Buy

21.70%

Upside

Upgraded

05/13/25

Valero Energy (VLO) was upgraded to a Buy Rating at Goldman Sachs

Nitin Kumar CFAMizuho Securities

Mizuho Securities

$158→$166

Buy

31.18%

Upside

Reiterated

05/13/25

Valero price target raised to $166 from $158 at MizuhoValero price target raised to $166 from $158 at Mizuho

Theresa ChenBarclays

Barclays

$140→$141

Buy

11.43%

Upside

Reiterated

05/12/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Gets a Buy from Barclays

Ryan ToddPiper Sandler

Piper Sandler

$144→$140

Buy

10.64%

Upside

Reiterated

05/09/25

Valero price target lowered to $140 from $144 at Piper SandlerValero price target lowered to $140 from $144 at Piper Sandler

Roger ReadWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$159→$151

Buy

19.33%

Upside

Reiterated

04/28/25

Manav GuptaUBS

UBS

$160→$150

Buy

18.54%

Upside

Reiterated

04/28/25

Valero price target lowered to $150 from $160 at UBSValero price target lowered to $150 from $160 at UBS

John RoyallJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

$147

Buy

16.17%

Upside

Reiterated

04/25/25

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)

Paul ChengScotiabank

Scotiabank

$136

Buy

7.48%

Upside

Reiterated

04/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Buy from Scotiabank

Justin JenkinsRaymond James

Raymond James

$155→$150

Buy

18.54%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Jason GabelmanTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$121→$118

Buy

-6.75%

Downside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Valero Energy: Buy Rating Affirmed Amid Operational Challenges and Strategic Long-Term Potential

Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$160→$145

Buy

14.59%

Upside

Reiterated

04/24/25

Morgan Stanley Keeps Their Buy Rating on Valero Energy (VLO)

Vikram BagriCiti

Citi

$154→$134

Buy

5.90%

Upside

Reiterated

04/11/25

Valero Energy (VLO) PT Lowered to $134 at CitiCiti analyst Vikram Bagri lowered the price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) to $134.00 (from $154.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Phillip JungwirthBMO Capital

BMO Capital

$145

Buy

14.59%

Upside

Reiterated

04/07/25

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Average Return

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Theresa ChenBarclays

Success Rate

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Average Return

+20.69%

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VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating

Jan 25

Feb 25

Mar 25

Apr 25

May 25

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

total

In the current month, VLO has received 33 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. VLO average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 145.50.

Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

VLO Financial Forecast

VLO Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for VLO is $1.84 with a range of $0.98 to $2.91. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.89. VLO beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 51.95% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Outperformed its overall industry.

VLO Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for VLO is $28.26B with a range of $22.15B to $35.35B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $30.27B. VLO beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 51.91% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Outperformed its overall industry.

VLO Stock Forecast FAQ

What is VLO’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?

Based on analyst ratings, Valero Energy Corporation’s 12-month average price target is 145.50.

What is VLO’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?

Valero Energy Corporation has 14.98% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

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Is VLO a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Valero Energy Corporation has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 15 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

What is Valero Energy Corporation’s price target?

The average price target for Valero Energy Corporation is 145.50. This is based on 16 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $166.00 ,the lowest forecast is $118.00. The average price target represents 14.98% Increase from the current price of $126.54.

What do analysts say about Valero Energy Corporation?

Valero Energy Corporation’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 16 Wall Streets Analysts.

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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

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VLO Financial Forecast

VLO Earnings Forecast

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