Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VLO
  • Rev/Share 396.7276
  • Book/Share 86.3686
  • PB 2.1943
  • Debt/Equity 0.4422
  • CurrentRatio 1.6219
  • ROIC 0.0192

 

  • MktCap 52876444804.0
  • FreeCF/Share 11.9872
  • PFCF 14.1381
  • PE 69.1546
  • Debt/Assets 0.1791
  • DivYield 0.0263
  • ROE 0.0314

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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
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

News

Valero Energy names Homer Bhullar as CFO
VLO
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Valero Energy on Wednesday named Homer Bhullar as CFO effective January 1, 2026.

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Valero Energy Corporation Announces CFO Transition
VLO
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) announced today that Homer Bhullar, who has served as Valero's Vice President-Investor Relations and Finance since April 29, 2021, has been appointed by Valero's Board of Directors to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Bhullar will succeed Jason Fraser, who will remain as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until his retirement from the position.

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Here's Why Valero Energy (VLO) is a Strong Momentum Stock
VLO
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Valero Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Refining Margins
VLO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VLO posts a strong Q3 earnings beat as higher refining and ethanol margins offset weaker renewable diesel sales.

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VLO Update: Crack Spreads Support Earnings For The Refiner
VLO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Valero Energy Corp continues its bullish trend, driven by strong refining margins and a recent earnings beat exceeding consensus forecasts. VLO reported Q3 earnings of $3.66 per share and $32.17 billion in revenue, returning $1.3 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Crack spreads, a key indicator of refining profitability, have risen significantly since September 2024, supporting VLO's strong performance and outlook.

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VLO Poised to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
VLO
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Valero gears up for Q3 results with earnings estimated to rise 158% year over year, even as revenues are projected to decline nearly 10%.

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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
VLO
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Valero Energy (VLO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Valero Energy (VLO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
VLO
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Valero Energy (VLO) doesn't possess 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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Should You Invest in Valero Energy (VLO) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
VLO
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Goldman Sachs Sees ‘Drawdown' (Sell-Off) Potential: 4 Safe Dividend Giants
BAC, DUK, T, VLO
Published: October 10, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Last week, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon delivered a speech in Italy, warning of the potential for an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble following one of the biggest stock market rallies in years.

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Will Valero Energy (VLO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
VLO
Published: October 07, 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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Nesbitt: Economy Remains Strong, Bull Case for UNH, LEVI & VLO
LEVI, UNH, VLO
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Don Nesbitt sees the economy staying strong even as cracks in the labor force appear to widen. However, he doesn't see the stock market moving significantly higher given current valuations, nor does Don expect interest rates to add momentum at current levels.

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Goldman Sachs Sees 3 Rate Cuts in 2025: Grab 4 Strong Buy Dividend Stocks Now
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Published: September 15, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on October 23, 2025
VLO
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2025. The earnings release will be issued earlier that morning. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible on Valero's Investor Relations website at investorvalero.com. About Valero Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectiv.

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Final Trades: Netflix, Amazon, MPLX and Valero Energy
AMZN, MPLX, NFLX, VLO
Published: September 02, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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Valero Energy: Balance Sheet And Buybacks Support Further Upside
VLO
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
CVX, VLO
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
VLO
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
BKR, MPC, PSX, VLO
Published: July 29, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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Valero Q2 Profit Reaches $714 Million
VLO
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
VLO
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
VLO
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
VLO
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
VLO
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?
VLO
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)
VLO
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?
VLO
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
VLO
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?
VLO
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?
VLO
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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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

Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. It produces conventional, premium, and reformulated gasolines; gasoline meeting the specifications of the California Air Resources Board (CARB); diesel fuels, and low-sulfur and ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuels; CARB diesel; other distillates; jet fuels; blendstocks; and asphalts, petrochemicals, lubricants, and other refined petroleum products, as well as sells lube oils and natural gas liquids. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day; and 12 ethanol plants with a combined ethanol production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through approximately 7,000 outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands. The company also produces and sells ethanol, dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible corn oil primarily to animal feed customers. In addition, it owns and operates crude oil and refined petroleum products pipelines, terminals, tanks, marine docks, truck rack bays, and other logistics assets; and owns and operates a plant that processes animal fats, used cooking oils, and inedible distillers corn oils into renewable diesel. The company was formerly known as Valero Refining and Marketing Company and changed its name to Valero Energy Corporation in August 1997. Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.