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- symbol VLO
- Rev/Share 396.7276
- Book/Share 86.3686
- PB 1.9042
- Debt/Equity 0.4422
- CurrentRatio 1.6219
- ROIC 0.0192
- MktCap 45650311400.0
- FreeCF/Share 11.9872
- PFCF 12.206
- PE 60.011
- Debt/Assets 0.1791
- DivYield 0.0304
- ROE 0.0314
- Rating B-
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Upgrade | VLO | Goldman | Neutral | Buy | -- | $154 | May 13, 2025 |
| Upgrade | VLO | Goldman | Sell | Neutral | -- | $127 | April 28, 2025 |
| Reiterated | VLO | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | $121 | $118 | April 25, 2025 |
| Resumed | VLO | BofA Securities | -- | Neutral | -- | $150 | Oct. 17, 2024 |
| Upgrade | VLO | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | $172 | $165 | Oct. 9, 2024 |
| Downgrade | VLO | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Neutral | $169 | $123 | Sept. 20, 2024 |
News
Valero Energy: Balance Sheet And Buybacks Support Further Upside
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Valero's shares have rebounded as refining margins normalized, and crack spreads remain healthy, supporting strong profitability and justifying my continued "Buy" rating. Operational excellence, best-in-class cost control, and a conservative balance sheet position Valero to maximize shareholder returns through buybacks and a secure 3.3% dividend. Macro conditions have improved with OPEC+ boosting production and refinery closures tightening supply, supporting wider crack spreads and Valero's long-term earnings power.
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Chevron, Valero in talks to reactivate supply agreement on Venezuelan oil to US, sources say
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Chevron and Valero Energy are working to resume supplies of Venezuelan crude to Valero's U.S. refineries under an agreement that was on pause, three sources close to the preparations said on Tuesday, following a new license granted to the U.S. oil major.
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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 31, 2025 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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Trade Tracker: Phillips 66, Valero Energy, Marathon Petroleum and Baker Hughes
Published: July 29, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Joe Terranova, Senior Managing Director for Virtus Investment Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to detail his latest portfolio moves.
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Valero Q2 Profit Reaches $714 Million
Published: July 29, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO 1.96%) reported net income of $714 million ($2.28 per share) (GAAP) for Q2 2025 on record throughput from its Gulf Coast refineries. Operating income from Valero's refining segment rose to $1.3 billion.
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Valero Energy Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Refining Margins
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
VLO Q2 earnings and revenues decline year over year due to a fall in refining throughput volumes.
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Insights Into Valero Energy (VLO) Q2: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Valero Energy (VLO) for the quarter ended June 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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Valero Energy: A 3% Yielding Bet On The Refinery Market
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy's broad refining footprint and global assets position it to benefit from rising long-term demand for petroleum and liquid fuels. Strong cash flow generation supports robust dividend growth and aggressive share buybacks, enhancing total shareholder returns and compounding value. Despite a premium valuation versus peers, I see VLO as a 'Buy' for its dividend compounding potential and commitment to returning cash to shareholders.
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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: July 18, 2025 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 (VLO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
Published: July 17, 2025 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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Valero: California Refinery Shutdown Crisis May Spread Nationally (Upgrade)
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Valero Energy Corporation's price has compressed since I last covered it, as investors have shifted toward a more realistic crack spread outlook. The crack spread has risen again following refinery shutdowns, continuing the post-2020 trend toward lower gasoline and diesel production capacity. Given that capital and skilled labor costs are rising nationally, while EV sales are high, refiners are reluctant to invest, potentially indicating accelerated capacity declines.
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Valero Energy (VLO) Moves 3.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Published: July 09, 2025 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 help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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Valero Energy (VLO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy (VLO) concluded the recent trading session at $144.58, signifying a +1.77% move from its prior day's close.
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Will Valero Energy (VLO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Published: July 02, 2025 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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Stock Of The Day: Is A Reversal In Valero Imminent?
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
Trading in Valero Energy Corp VLO stock is quiet on Wednesday. But that may not be the case for long.
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Valero Energy: The Best Operating Margin In The Industry - And Getting Better
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Refining margins have improved in the second quarter following the closure of three refineries and unexpected downtime at several domestic refineries. VLO is positioned to maintain its industry leading cost per barrel metric despite an elevated maintenance schedule in Q2. Closure of the Benicia refinery is projected to only increase the company's lead over the industry.
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Why Valero Energy (VLO) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $128.97 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.15% move from the prior day.
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4 Refining & Marketing Stocks to Watch as Margins Stay Tight
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MPC, VLO, PSX and GLPEY stand out as stocks worth holding amid weak margins and headwinds in the Oil and Gas - Refining & Marketing industry.
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Here's Why Retain Strategy is Apt for Valero Energy Stock Now
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
VLO's steady payouts, $4.6 billion cash, and low debt support it amid weak margins and crude price volatility.
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Investors Heavily Search Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy (VLO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Valero to shut Benicia refinery due to tough regulatory environment, high costs
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative
Valero Energy on Thursday said it would cease operations at its 170,000-barrel-per-day San Francisco-area oil refinery next year amid worries about California's declining fuel supplies and high gasoline prices.
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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Homer Bhullar - VP, IR & Finance Lane Riggs - CEO, President & Chairman Eric Fisher - SVP, Product Supply, Trading & Wholesale Jason Fraser - EVP & CFO Richard Walsh - EVP & General Counsel Conference Call Participants Manav Gupta - UBS Roger Read - Wells Fargo Ryan Todd - Piper Sandler & Co. Theresa Chen - Barclays Neil Mehta - Goldman Sachs John Royall - JPMorgan Doug Leggate - Wolfe Research Paul Cheng - Scotiabank Joe Laetsch - Morgan Stanley …
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a Trending Stock
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy (VLO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Now
Published: April 11, 2025 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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Valero's Exposure To Renewable Energy And More
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy Corporation is recognized for its low-cost operations and strong safety record, contributing to its financial success and investor confidence. Despite weak margins in 2024 in both renewables and older refining, the trend is turning positive in early 2025 and likely to continue. The renewable diesel market faces uncertainty due to regulatory changes, but long-term demand for hydrocarbon-based fuels is expected to grow, supported by OPEC+ forecasts.
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Valero Energy (VLO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Valero Energy (VLO) reachead $134.52 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.91% change compared to its last close.
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Here's Why Retain Strategy is Apt for Valero Energy Stock Now
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VLO's premium refining operations are resilient. However, its renewable diesel business faces some uncertainty due to changes in government incentives.
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Valero Energy Flexes With Energy Policy Changes (Rating Upgrade)
Published: March 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Valero Energy Corporation is a top US independent oil refiner, producing essential fuels like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and ethanol, with significant barriers to entry for competitors. I am upranking Valero, a $39.4 billion company, to a buy due to its strong position in traditional and renewable fuel markets, a 3.6% dividend, and relatively low stock price. Although tariffs are a big unknown, Valero may benefit from lower crude prices and a much friendlier-to-all US national energy policy.
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Stocks Of The Day: Are Double Bottom Patterns Bullish For Valero, Marathon?
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral
The shares of Valero Energy Corporation VLO and Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC have been crushed over the past month. Both have dropped nearly 20%.
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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