Valero Energy (VLO)
NYSE:VLO
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VLO Stock Chart & Stats
$223.65
$0.06(0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$223.65
$0.06(0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$115.65 - $258.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume531.28K
Average Volume (3M)4.21M
Market Cap
$74.72B
Enterprise Value$81.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
8.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.78
Shares Outstanding296,932,770
10 Day Avg. Volume3,401,670
30 Day Avg. Volume4,207,780
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.82
Price to Book (P/B)2.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio10.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.93
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$256.94Price Target Upside14.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)25.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$133.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Allocation And Shareholder ReturnsManagement's disciplined capital allocation prioritizes sustaining investments and short-cycle optimization while directing excess cash to buybacks, which can enhance shareholder returns.
Gulf Coast Feedstock And Export AdvantageValero's Gulf Coast refining footprint provides advantaged access to low-cost crude and export markets, supporting stronger margins versus many international refiners.
Renewable Fuels ProfitabilityHigher renewable diesel and ethanol production, aided by softer feedstock costs and rising demand, is contributing to earnings diversification and margin uplift.
Bears Say
Asset-level Regulatory And Profitability RisksStrategic review of the Wilmington refinery highlights go-forward profitability concerns due to high turnaround costs and a challenging regulatory environment, presenting asset-level downside risk.
Freight And Export Cost PressuresElevated and volatile freight rates are impairing trade-route economics and reducing export profitability for refined products.
Refinery Downtime And Utilization HeadwindsPlanned and unplanned refinery shutdowns in key regions are expected to reduce throughput and weigh on segment performance and margins.
Valero Energy News
VLO FAQ
What was Valero Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valero Energy lowest stock price was $115.65 and its highest was $258.43 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy’s market cap?
Valero Energy’s market cap is $74.72B.
When is Valero Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valero Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Valero Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Valero Energy released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $4.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.161 by $1.059.
Is Valero Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Valero Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Valero Energy pay dividends?
Valero Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on Valero Energy dividends here
What is Valero Energy’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy’s EPS estimate is 8.94.
How many shares outstanding does Valero Energy have?
Valero Energy has 296,932,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valero Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valero Energy reported an EPS of $4.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.161. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.509%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Valero Energy?
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:
$256.94 (14.88% Upside)
$256.94 (14.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 84.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $95.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.5%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 25%
Bearish news 75%
Bearish news 75%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
109.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valero Energy
Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. It produces conventional, premium, and reformulated gasolines; gasoline meeting the specifications of the California Air Resources Board (CARB); diesel fuels, and low-sulfur and ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuels; CARB diesel; other distillates; jet fuels; blendstocks; and asphalts, petrochemicals, lubricants, and other refined petroleum products, as well as sells lube oils and natural gas liquids. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day; and 12 ethanol plants with a combined ethanol production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through approximately 7,000 outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands. The company also produces and sells ethanol, dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible corn oil primarily to animal feed customers. In addition, it owns and operates crude oil and refined petroleum products pipelines, terminals, tanks, marine docks, truck rack bays, and other logistics assets; and owns and operates a plant that processes animal fats, used cooking oils, and inedible distillers corn oils into renewable diesel. 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.
VLO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights a strong operational and financial recovery in Q1 2026 with sizable swings to profitability across refining, renewable diesel and ethanol. Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation, a robust balance sheet, and proactive risk/hedge management while providing detailed near-term guidance. Key challenges include the Port Arthur fire (uncertain repair timeline and potential incremental capex), Benicia idling-related depreciation, tight global product markets (jet/distillate shortages), feedstock (VGO) constraints, and capture-rate headwinds from backwardation and freight volatility. Overall, the positive financial and liquidity metrics and clear operational execution outweigh the operational and market headwinds discussed.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
$256.94
▲(14.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.39% Insiders
24.46% Mutual Funds
3.90% Other Institutional Investors
43.20% Public Companies and Individual Investors