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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$130.78 - $284.28
Previous CloseN/A
Volume531.28K
Average Volume (3M)3.03M
Market Cap
$83.51B
Enterprise Value$76.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
10.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.78
Shares Outstanding296,932,770
10 Day Avg. Volume3,020,982
30 Day Avg. Volume3,028,286
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 Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$267.47Price Target Upside19.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)29.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)$134.32B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained TTM free cash flow near $6.1B with ~0.97 conversion to net income provides durable internal funding for sustaining capex, dividends and opportunistic buybacks. Strong cash generation improves resilience across refining cycles and supports strategic investments without sole reliance on external financing.
Renewables & Ethanol ProfitabilityRenewable diesel and ethanol swung to positive operating income in Q1, showing the company’s ability to monetize low-carbon fuels at scale. Diversified fuel mix reduces single‑cycle exposure, positions Valero to benefit from structural low‑carbon fuel demand and policy-related credits, and supports longer-term margin optionality.
Operational Execution & Yield OptimizationHigh throughput and demonstrated yield optimization (notably record jet yields) reflect durable operational capability to shift product slate toward higher‑value distillates. Improved yield flexibility enhances margin resilience amid tight product markets and supports dependable cash generation over multi‑month cycles.
Bears Say
Rising TTM LeverageA material step-up in trailing twelve‑month leverage to ~1.37 reduces financial flexibility versus historical norms. Elevated debt levels increase downside risk if refining margins deteriorate, potentially constraining capital allocation, limiting capacity for buybacks/dividends, and raising refinancing or covenant exposure over the medium term.
Port Arthur Hydrotreater DamageSignificant hydrotreater damage with no definitive rebuild timeline creates persistent operational risk. Potential incremental 2026 capex, insurance recoveries subject to deductibles, and reduced capture rates can lower refinery throughput and margins for quarters-to-months, complicating longer‑term capital plans and earnings predictability.
Feedstock & Capture‑Rate PressureStructural feedstock constraints (VGO shortages) and persistent backwardation/freight volatility limit conversion choices and reduce ability to capture full product crack value. These supply/market structure issues can sustain margin volatility and complicate hedging, pressuring long‑term refining profitability and product mix optimization.
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 $284.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap?
Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap is $83.51B.
When is Valero Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valero Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Valero Energy Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Valero Energy Corporation 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 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 2.74%. See more information on Valero Energy Corporation dividends here
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate is 10.03.
How many shares outstanding does Valero Energy Corporation have?
Valero Energy Corporation has 296,932,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valero Energy Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valero Energy Corporation 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 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:
$267.47 (19.59% Upside)
$267.47 (19.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 62.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
85.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.01%
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
Q1 2026
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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
$267.47
▲(19.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
24.62% Mutual Funds
0.38% Other Institutional Investors
46.80% Public Companies and Individual Investors