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- symbol VLO
- Rev/Share 409.3894
- Book/Share 78.3003
- PB 2.5885
- Debt/Equity 0.4476
- CurrentRatio 3.3669
- ROIC 0.0692
- MktCap 62962892636.0
- FreeCF/Share 14.3861
- PFCF 14.4443
- PE 26.155
- Debt/Assets 0.2235
- DivYield 0.0226
- ROE 0.0988
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | VLO | Mizuho | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $192 | Dec. 12, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VLO | BofA Securities | Buy | Neutral | -- | $195 | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Initiation | VLO | Erste Group | -- | Buy | -- | -- | Nov. 10, 2025 |
| Initiation | VLO | Wells Fargo | -- | Overweight | -- | $216 | Oct. 17, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VLO | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $175 | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | VLO | BofA Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | $179 | Sept. 3, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VLO | TD Cowen | Buy | Hold | -- | $140 | July 22, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VLO | Citigroup | Buy | Neutral | -- | $150 | July 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VLO | Wolfe Research | Outperform | Peer Perform | -- | -- | July 14, 2025 |
| Initiation | VLO | Evercore ISI | -- | In-line | -- | $135 | June 18, 2025 |
News
Valero Energy (VLO) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Valero Energy (VLO) have what it takes?
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Investors Heavily Search Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Valero Energy (VLO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Valero Energy: Solid Q4 Is Reflected In Valuation
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy: Solid Q4 Is Reflected In Valuation
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Unit Labor Costs Remain Negative
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
It's a busy morning for data today, with Q4 earnings season continuing to heat up and Thursday Weekly Jobless Claims leading a train of economic data. Pre-market futures are currently in the green: the Dow +50 points, the S&P 500 +20, the Nasdaq +57 and the small-cap Russell 2000 +7 points at this hour.
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Valero Energy Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Refining Margins
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VLO beat Q4 earnings estimates as higher refining margins and ethanol volumes lifted profits despite weaker renewable diesel margins.
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Valero Energy says it will buy Venezuelan crude from three sellers
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy has engaged with three authorized sellers of Venezuelan crude and will purchase barrels from all three of them, it said on a conference call on Thursday.
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Valero Energy vs. Phillips 66: Which Refining Stock Should You Bet On?
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VLO and PSX are set to gain as softer crude prices lift refining margins. However, PSX's diversified business model and exposure beyond refining stand out.
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4 Top Critical Mineral Stocks
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Hysteria over Greenland's rare earths has put the critical minerals race in the spotlight, despite steep hurdles to exploit its untapped resources. A global rotation to mining equities is underway with the sector on the cusp of a supercycle, boosted by declining interest rates and improving economic growth. Critical mineral stocks are leading the way, fueled by the global energy transition and AI data center power requirements.
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Why Valero Energy (VLO) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Unveiling Valero Energy (VLO) Q4 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Valero Energy (VLO) for the quarter ended December 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Goldman Sachs Says Correction Could Be Coming: 5 Safe Dividend Stocks From the Conviction List
Published: January 23, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
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What Lies Ahead for Valero With Prevailing Softness in Crude Price
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
VLO stands to gain as crude prices decline, with forecasts indicating stronger refining margins and a stronger balance sheet in a favorable downstream market.
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Valero Energy (VLO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy (VLO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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How Valero Is Reinforcing Its Refining Leadership in a Low-Carbon World
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VLO expands renewable diesel and SAF capacity, cuts emissions up to 80% and boosts cash flow while reinforcing its refining model.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a Trending Stock
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Valero Energy (VLO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Can VLO Continue to Earn From Ongoing Softness in Oil Price?
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Valero stands to gain as crude prices stay soft, lifting refining margins, strengthening its balance sheet and supporting dividends and buybacks.
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Will Valero Energy (VLO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy (VLO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Bessent Admits Major Oil Companies Aren't Interested In Venezuela
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative
Chevron is the only one of the three major U.S. oil companies that operates in Venezuela. ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil exited Venezuela in 2007 after Hugo Chávez nationalized the industry.
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How Valero's Operational Flexibility Drives Profitability
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VLO's flexible refinery network enables the company shift product yields and process diverse crude grades, helping it capture higher margins in volatile markets.
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Here's Why Valero Energy (VLO) is a Strong Value Stock
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Venezuela's Heavy Crude Potential: Can CVX, PSX & VLO Benefit?
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CVX, PSX and VLO may benefit as Trump signals the possibility of U.S. access to Venezuela's heavy crude, improving prospects for producers and complex refiners.
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Strength Seen in Valero Energy (VLO): Can Its 9.2% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy (VLO) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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Michael Burry's bet on a U.S. takeover of Venezuelan oil that he has held for years
Published: January 05, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
Michael Burry, known for “The Big Short,” said he has owned Valero Energy since 2020. He views the position as being increasingly attractive as the U.S. prepares to take a role in reviving Venezuela's oil industry.
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3 Energy Growth Stocks to Buy Now for the Road Into 2026
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CVE, FTI and VLO are three energy stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider for 2026.
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3 Energy Stocks Investors Should Invest in Before 2025 is Over
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
PSX, VLO and OII stand out heading into 2026, as refining strength, low crude costs and resilient oilfield service demand offset softer oil prices.
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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Dec. 23
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 23:
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Wall Street Analysts See Valero Energy (VLO) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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3 Oil Refining Stocks That Gained More Than 30% in 2025
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VLO, PARR and DINO soared over 30% in 2025. Tight supply and strong execution could keep them worth watching into 2026.
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About Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
- IPO Date 1982-01-04
- Website https://www.valero.com
- Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
- CEO R. Lane Riggs
- Employees 9898