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VLO Stock Chart & Stats
$302.50
-$2.76(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$302.50
-$2.76(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$140.13 - $352.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.32M
Average Volume (3M)3.08M
Market Cap
$100.45B
Enterprise Value$83.28K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
15.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.36%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)24.12
Shares Outstanding287,927,460
10 Day Avg. Volume2,975,725
30 Day Avg. Volume3,077,658
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.83
Price to Book (P/B)2.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio10.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$320.67Price Target Upside6.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)40.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)$147.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationValero is converting earnings into substantial cash, providing resources for debt management, sustaining investment and shareholder returns. Although refining cash flow is cyclical, the current conversion quality strengthens financial flexibility through changing market conditions.
Refining Scale And Feedstock AdvantageLarge-scale refining assets, favorable Gulf Coast logistics and access to diverse heavy crude feedstocks can support competitive costs and product flexibility. These structural advantages may help Valero defend margins and utilization across refining cycles.
Diversified Renewable Fuels EarningsProfitable renewable diesel and ethanol operations broaden Valero’s earnings base beyond conventional refining. Production credits and ongoing renewable fuel demand can support segment economics, while diversification reduces reliance on a single fuel market over the medium term.
Bears Say
Highly Cyclical ProfitabilityValero’s earnings depend heavily on refining margins, feedstock spreads and fuel demand, which can change materially with the commodity cycle. Recent recovery is positive, but the wide historical margin range limits confidence that current profitability is sustainable.
Renewable Credit And Policy ExposureRenewable diesel and ethanol returns rely partly on RINs, RVO decisions, tariffs and other policy mechanisms. A shrinking RIN bank or adverse regulatory changes could raise compliance costs, restrict feedstock economics and make renewable segment profits more volatile.
Port Arthur Repair And Maintenance RiskThe DHT outage creates execution, timing and cost uncertainty even though insurance is expected to cover a substantial portion. Additional turnaround activity and potential downtime could reduce throughput, increase expenses and pressure cash generation over the next several quarters.
Valero Energy News
VLO FAQ
What was Valero Energy Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valero Energy Corporation lowest stock price was $140.13 and its highest was $352.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap?
Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap is $100.45B.
When is Valero Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valero Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Valero Energy Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Valero Energy Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $12.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.108 by $2.432.
Is Valero Energy Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Valero Energy Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Valero Energy Corporation pay dividends?
Valero Energy Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.36%. See more information on Valero Energy Corporation dividends here
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate is 15.65.
How many shares outstanding does Valero Energy Corporation have?
Valero Energy Corporation has 287,927,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valero Energy Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valero Energy Corporation reported an EPS of $12.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $10.108. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Valero Energy Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VLO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Valero Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$320.67 (6.01% Upside)
$320.67 (6.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 68%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 164.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.9%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
121.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation functions as a global producer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemicals, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international territories. The company organizes its business across three primary divisions: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its Refining segment generates a wide array of products, including various types of gasoline (conventional, premium, reformulated, and California Air Resources Board-compliant), diverse diesel fuels (low-sulfur, ultra-low-sulfur, and CARB diesel), jet fuels, blendstocks, asphalts, petrochemicals, and lubricants. This division also handles the sale of lube oils and natural gas liquids. As of the end of 2021, Valero managed 15 petroleum refineries, boasting a combined daily processing capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels of crude oil. The Ethanol division comprises 12 plants, capable of producing around 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol annually. These facilities also yield co-products such as dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible corn oil, which are largely supplied to animal feed markets. Valero distributes its refined goods through wholesale rack and bulk channels, in addition to approximately 7,000 branded retail stations operating under names like Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco. Furthermore, Valero contributes to renewable energy production by owning and operating a facility dedicated to converting animal fats, used cooking oils, and inedible distillers corn oils into renewable diesel. Supporting its extensive operations, the company maintains a comprehensive logistics network that includes crude oil and refined product pipelines, storage terminals, tanks, marine docks, and truck rack bays. Originally established in 1980 as Valero Refining and Marketing Company, the firm adopted its current name, Valero Energy Corporation, in August 1997. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Antonio, Texas.
VLO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights a very strong quarter with record earnings, robust cash generation, materially improved segment profitability (refining, renewable diesel and ethanol), a strengthened balance sheet and continued disciplined capital allocation. Management presented positive forward guidance for throughput, operating costs and renewables strength (driven by RVO/D4 and production tax credits). Notable risks discussed include damage and repair costs at Port Arthur, RIN market shortness and policy uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical supply disruptions (Russia/Middle East) that could prolong tight product markets, and near-term financing and maintenance timing considerations. On balance the call emphasized operational execution, sizable profits and financial flexibility while acknowledging several execution and policy risks that could affect sustainability of current margins.View all VLO earnings summariesVLO Revenue Breakdown
41.50% Gasolines and blendstocks
44.89% Distillates
8.28% Other product
1.69% Renewable diesel
0.11% Renewable naphtha
2.59% Ethanol
0.69% Distillers grains
0.24% Neat SAF
VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$320.67
▲(6.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
25.39% Mutual Funds
10.82% Other Institutional Investors
34.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors