Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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VLO Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy

9 Buy

5 Hold

0 Sell

Based on 14 analysts giving stock ratings to

Valero

Energy

in the past 3 months

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VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$156.33

▲(15.77%Upside)

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Valero Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $156.33 with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $135.00. The average price target represents a 15.77% change from the last price of $135.04.

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Highest Price Target$170.00

Average Price Target$156.33

Lowest Price Target$135.00

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

$140

Hold

3.67%

Upside

Reiterated

08/02/25

Valero Energy's overall stock score reflects its strong financial performance and operational efficiency, balanced by high leverage and valuation concerns. The technical analysis indicates potential buying opportunities, though with caution due to mixed signals. The earnings call provides a positive outlook for refining fundamentals despite challenges in specific segments.

Ryan ToddPiper Sandler

Piper Sandler

$168

Buy

24.41%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ: BKR) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO)

Theresa ChenBarclays

Barclays

$151

Buy

11.82%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Gets a Buy from Barclays

Stephen RichardsonEvercore ISI

Evercore ISI

$135

Hold

-0.03%

Downside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Evercore ISI Remains a Hold on Valero Energy (VLO)

Nitin Kumar CFAMizuho Securities

Mizuho Securities

$166

Buy

22.93%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Buy from Mizuho Securities

Manav GuptaUBS

UBS

$164→$165

Buy

22.19%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

UBS Remains a Buy on Valero Energy (VLO)

Paul ChengScotiabank

Scotiabank

$149

Buy

10.34%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Gets a Buy from Scotiabank

Justin JenkinsRaymond James

Raymond James

$172→$170

Buy

25.89%

Upside

Reiterated

07/24/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst

Jason GabelmanTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$140

Hold

3.67%

Upside

Reiterated

07/24/25

Valero Energy: Balancing Bullish Refining Outlook with Seasonal Challenges and Investor Caution

Jean Ann SalisburyBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

―

Hold

―

Reiterated

07/24/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Hold from Bank of America Securities

Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$145→$160

Buy

18.48%

Upside

Reiterated

07/16/25

Valero price target raised to $160 from $145 at Morgan StanleyValero price target raised to $160 from $145 at Morgan Stanley

Vikram BagriCiti

Citi

$134→$150

Hold

11.08%

Upside

Downgraded

07/16/25

Valero downgraded to Neutral from Buy at CitiValero downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi

Doug LeggateWolfe Research

Wolfe Research

―

Hold

―

Downgraded

07/14/25

Valero downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe ResearchValero downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research

Roger ReadWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$151→$168

Buy

24.41%

Upside

Reiterated

07/09/25

Valero Energy's Strong Performance and Market Conditions Drive Buy Rating and Price Target Increase

Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$154

Buy

14.04%

Upside

Upgraded

05/13/25

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

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Analyst Rating

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Upside/ Downside

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Action

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TipRanks AITipRanks

Not Ranked

TipRanks

$140

Hold

3.67%

Upside

Reiterated

08/02/25

Ryan ToddPiper Sandler

Piper Sandler

$168

Buy

24.41%

Upside

Reiterated

08/04/25

Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ: BKR) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO)

Theresa ChenBarclays

Barclays

$151

Buy

11.82%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Gets a Buy from Barclays

Stephen RichardsonEvercore ISI

Evercore ISI

$135

Hold

-0.03%

Downside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Evercore ISI Remains a Hold on Valero Energy (VLO)

Nitin Kumar CFAMizuho Securities

Mizuho Securities

$166

Buy

22.93%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Buy from Mizuho Securities

Manav GuptaUBS

UBS

$164→$165

Buy

22.19%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

UBS Remains a Buy on Valero Energy (VLO)

Paul ChengScotiabank

Scotiabank

$149

Buy

10.34%

Upside

Reiterated

07/25/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Gets a Buy from Scotiabank

Justin JenkinsRaymond James

Raymond James

$172→$170

Buy

25.89%

Upside

Reiterated

07/24/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst

Jason GabelmanTD Cowen

TD Cowen

$140

Hold

3.67%

Upside

Reiterated

07/24/25

Valero Energy: Balancing Bullish Refining Outlook with Seasonal Challenges and Investor Caution

Jean Ann SalisburyBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

―

Hold

―

Reiterated

07/24/25

Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Hold from Bank of America Securities

Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$145→$160

Buy

18.48%

Upside

Reiterated

07/16/25

Valero price target raised to $160 from $145 at Morgan StanleyValero price target raised to $160 from $145 at Morgan Stanley

Vikram BagriCiti

Citi

$134→$150

Hold

11.08%

Upside

Downgraded

07/16/25

Valero downgraded to Neutral from Buy at CitiValero downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi

Doug LeggateWolfe Research

Wolfe Research

―

Hold

―

Downgraded

07/14/25

Valero downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe ResearchValero downgraded to Peer Perform from Outperform at Wolfe Research

Roger ReadWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$151→$168

Buy

24.41%

Upside

Reiterated

07/09/25

Valero Energy's Strong Performance and Market Conditions Drive Buy Rating and Price Target Increase

Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$154

Buy

14.04%

Upside

Upgraded

05/13/25

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

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1 Month

xxx

Success Rate

22/40 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+2.08%

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Average Return

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1 Year

Theresa ChenBarclays

Success Rate

27/32 ratings generated profit

Average Return

+20.89%

reiterated a buy rating 12 days ago

Copying Theresa Chen's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 84.38% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +20.89% per trade.

2 Years

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28/32 ratings generated profit

Average Return

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VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

total

In the current month, VLO has received 21 Buy Ratings, 14 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. VLO average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 156.33.

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 $3.11 with a range of $2.12 to $3.98. The previous quarter’s EPS was $2.28. VLO beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.46% 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 $29.73B with a range of $25.47B to $37.94B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $29.89B. VLO beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 54.16% 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’s 12-month average price target is 156.33.

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

Valero Energy has 15.77% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?

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Is VLO a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Valero Energy has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 9 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

What is Valero Energy’s price target?

The average price target for Valero Energy is 156.33. This is based on 14 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $170.00 ,the lowest forecast is $135.00. The average price target represents 15.77% Increase from the current price of $135.04.

What do analysts say about Valero Energy?

Valero Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 14 Wall Streets Analysts.

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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

VLO Analyst Ratings

VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Best Analysts Covering Valero Energy

VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends

VLO Financial Forecast

VLO Earnings Forecast

VLO Sales Forecast

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