Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar assumed coverage of Valero with a Buy rating with a price target of $157, up from $150. In addition to having a premium refining portfolio in the U.S. and "a clear, shareholder-friendly cash return policy," it enjoys first mover and scale advantages in the growing renewable diesel business, Kumar tells investors.
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