Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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VLO Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy

11 Buy

3 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

$150.38

▲(1.01%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 $150.38 with a high forecast of $168.00 and a low forecast of $118.00. The average price target represents a 1.01% change from the last price of $148.87.

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Highest Price Target$168.00

Average Price Target$150.38

Lowest Price Target$118.00

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

$166

Hold

11.51%

Upside

Reiterated

07/11/25

Valero Energy's overall stock score reflects a mix of stable financial performance and technical analysis signals. The company's strong cash flow management and operational efficiency are key strengths. However, high valuation metrics and regulatory challenges pose risks. The earnings call highlighted both significant setbacks and positive shareholder-focused initiatives, contributing to a balanced but cautious outlook.

Vikram BagriCiti

Citi

$134→$150

Hold

0.76%

Upside

Downgraded

07/16/25

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

Theresa ChenBarclays

Barclays

$151

Buy

1.43%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

Barclays Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)

Justin JenkinsRaymond James

Raymond James

$155→$172

Buy

15.54%

Upside

Reiterated

07/14/25

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

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

Paul ChengScotiabank

Scotiabank

$136→$149

Buy

0.09%

Upside

Reiterated

07/11/25

Valero price target raised to $149 from $136 at ScotiabankValero price target raised to $149 from $136 at Scotiabank

Ryan ToddPiper Sandler

Piper Sandler

$142→$160

Buy

7.48%

Upside

Reiterated

07/10/25

Valero price target raised to $160 from $142 at Piper SandlerValero price target raised to $160 from $142 at Piper Sandler

Roger ReadWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$151→$168

Buy

12.85%

Upside

Reiterated

07/09/25

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

Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$145

Buy

-2.60%

Downside

Reiterated

07/09/25

Valero Energy: Positive Market Conditions and Segment Improvements Justify Buy Rating

Nitin Kumar CFAMizuho Securities

Mizuho Securities

$166

Buy

11.51%

Upside

Reiterated

07/08/25

Mizuho Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Valero Energy (VLO)

Manav GuptaUBS

UBS

$150→$164

Buy

10.16%

Upside

Reiterated

07/08/25

Valero price target raised to $164 from $150 at UBSValero price target raised to $164 from $150 at UBS

Stephen RichardsonEvercore ISI

Evercore ISI

$135

Hold

-9.32%

Downside

Initiated

06/18/25

Valero initiated with an In Line at Evercore ISIValero initiated with an In Line at Evercore ISI

Jean Ann SalisburyBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$121→$143

Hold

-3.94%

Downside

Reiterated

05/23/25

Valero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofAValero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofA

Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$154

Buy

3.45%

Upside

Upgraded

05/13/25

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

John RoyallJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

$147

Buy

-1.26%

Downside

Reiterated

04/25/25

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)

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TipRanks AITipRanks

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TipRanks

$166

Hold

11.51%

Upside

Reiterated

07/11/25

Vikram BagriCiti

Citi

$134→$150

Hold

0.76%

Upside

Downgraded

07/16/25

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

Theresa ChenBarclays

Barclays

$151

Buy

1.43%

Upside

Reiterated

07/15/25

Barclays Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)

Justin JenkinsRaymond James

Raymond James

$155→$172

Buy

15.54%

Upside

Reiterated

07/14/25

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

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

Paul ChengScotiabank

Scotiabank

$136→$149

Buy

0.09%

Upside

Reiterated

07/11/25

Valero price target raised to $149 from $136 at ScotiabankValero price target raised to $149 from $136 at Scotiabank

Ryan ToddPiper Sandler

Piper Sandler

$142→$160

Buy

7.48%

Upside

Reiterated

07/10/25

Valero price target raised to $160 from $142 at Piper SandlerValero price target raised to $160 from $142 at Piper Sandler

Roger ReadWells Fargo

Wells Fargo

$151→$168

Buy

12.85%

Upside

Reiterated

07/09/25

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

Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

$145

Buy

-2.60%

Downside

Reiterated

07/09/25

Valero Energy: Positive Market Conditions and Segment Improvements Justify Buy Rating

Nitin Kumar CFAMizuho Securities

Mizuho Securities

$166

Buy

11.51%

Upside

Reiterated

07/08/25

Mizuho Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Valero Energy (VLO)

Manav GuptaUBS

UBS

$150→$164

Buy

10.16%

Upside

Reiterated

07/08/25

Valero price target raised to $164 from $150 at UBSValero price target raised to $164 from $150 at UBS

Stephen RichardsonEvercore ISI

Evercore ISI

$135

Hold

-9.32%

Downside

Initiated

06/18/25

Valero initiated with an In Line at Evercore ISIValero initiated with an In Line at Evercore ISI

Jean Ann SalisburyBank of America Securities

Bank of America Securities

$121→$143

Hold

-3.94%

Downside

Reiterated

05/23/25

Valero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofAValero price target raised to $143 from $121 at BofA

Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs

$154

Buy

3.45%

Upside

Upgraded

05/13/25

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

John RoyallJ.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan

$147

Buy

-1.26%

Downside

Reiterated

04/25/25

J.P. Morgan Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)

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Average Return

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Success Rate

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Average Return

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VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating

Mar 25

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Strong Buy

Buy

Hold

Sell

Strong Sell

total

In the current month, VLO has received 16 Buy Ratings, 5 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. VLO average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 150.38.

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 $1.76 with a range of $1.52 to $2.10. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.89. VLO beat its EPS estimate 0.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Preformed in-line its overall industry.

VLO Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for VLO is $27.97B with a range of $22.15B to $32.11B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $30.27B. VLO beat its sales estimates 0.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 51.97% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Preformed in-line 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 Corporation’s 12-month average price target is 150.38.

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

Valero Energy Corporation has 1.01% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.

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Is VLO a Buy, Sell or Hold?

Valero Energy Corporation has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 11 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.

What is Valero Energy Corporation’s price target?

The average price target for Valero Energy Corporation is 150.38. This is based on 14 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $168.00 ,the lowest forecast is $118.00. The average price target represents 1.01% Increase from the current price of $148.87.

What do analysts say about Valero Energy Corporation?

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

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