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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$130.78 - $320.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.32M
Average Volume (3M)3.08M
Market Cap
$90.09B
Enterprise Value$83.28K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
14.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.51%
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
$310.87Price Target Upside2.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)37.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)$145.16B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained high operating and free cash flow indicates the business converts earnings into liquidity reliably. This cash fungibility supports durable capital returns, debt management, and reinvestment in sustaining and growth projects across refining and renewables over the next 2–6 months.
Renewables And Ethanol Profitability TurnaroundStructural improvement in renewable diesel and ethanol economics reduces reliance on cyclical refining spreads. Profitability driven by volumes, lower operating expense and policy/tax credits provides a more diversified, resilient earnings base that should persist while RVO and production tax credits remain in effect.
Disciplined Capital Allocation And Buyback CapacityLarge, open-ended repurchase authorizations and steady dividend indicate management priorities on returning cash when attractive. Coupled with strong cash flow and modest net leverage, this discipline supports shareholder value and signals confidence in balance-sheet capacity over the medium term.
Bears Say
Port Arthur DHT Damage And Repair RiskA damaged DHT unit creates execution and downtime risk that can compress near-term throughput and margins. Even with insurance coverage, repair timing and residual costs can disrupt production, raise sustaining CapEx, and add operational uncertainty into the coming quarters.
RIN/D4 Market And Policy UncertaintyStructural shortness or regulatory shifts in RIN/D4 credits can materially change renewable diesel and ethanol economics. Policy-driven credit availability and EPA RVO decisions introduce a persistent earnings tail risk for renewables that could alter margins and investment returns over multiple quarters.
Cyclical Refining Margin VolatilityRefining earnings are inherently cyclical; historical swings in returns and margins mean current profitability may not persist. Dependence on product-crude spreads, utilization and global supply disruptions creates structural volatility in operating income and returns across the medium term.
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 $130.78 and its highest was $320.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap?
Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap is $90.09B.
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 80 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 1.51%. See more information on Valero Energy Corporation dividends here
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate is 14.21.
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:
$310.87 (2.77% Upside)
$310.87 (2.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 62.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
121.06%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a downstream energy company primarily engaged in petroleum refining, renewable diesel production, and ethanol manufacturing. The company operates refineries that process crude oil and other feedstocks into transportation fuels and other refined products, and it also produces renewable fuels through its renewable diesel segment and ethanol through its ethanol segment. Valero sells products through wholesale channels and supports distribution through logistics assets tied to its manufacturing operations.
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
$310.87
▲(2.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
24.62% Mutual Funds
3.26% Other Institutional Investors
44.30% Public Companies and Individual Investors