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VLO Stock Chart & Stats
$223.65
$0.06(0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$223.65
$0.06(0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$130.78 - $316.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume531.28K
Average Volume (3M)3.12M
Market Cap
$91.95B
Enterprise Value$82.42K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
10.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.78
Shares Outstanding296,932,770
10 Day Avg. Volume2,914,995
30 Day Avg. Volume3,116,937
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.83
Price to Book (P/B)2.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio10.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$274.69Price Target Upside22.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)31.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$140.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained TTM free cash flow near $6.1B with almost one-to-one conversion to net income indicates durable cash generation. This strengthens capacity to fund sustaining/growth capex, cover insurance deductibles for outages, maintain dividends, and support buybacks through commodity cycles.
Renewable & Ethanol ProfitabilityA pivot to consistent profitability in renewable diesel and stronger ethanol margins diversifies Valero away from pure refining cyclicality. Structural exposure to low‑carbon fuels and ethanol co‑products can support mid‑term earnings resilience as policy and demand for lower‑carbon fuels grow.
Liquidity & Capital Return DisciplineRobust liquidity (~$11B) plus explicit repurchase authorizations and a raised dividend reflect disciplined capital allocation. This financial flexibility supports strategic outage repairs or feedstock shifts without forcing distress asset sales and enables shareholder returns through cycles.
Bears Say
TTM Leverage IncreaseA marked TTM rise in debt-to-equity to ~1.37 materially increases balance-sheet vulnerability if refining margins deteriorate. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility for large unplanned repairs, raises interest burden risk, and narrows room to sustain buybacks or dividend growth during downturns.
Port Arthur Hydrotreater DamageAn uncertain rebuild timeline for a major hydrotreater is a lasting operational risk: it can lower diesel yields, depress capture rates, prolong margin pressure, and require incremental insured capex. Protracted downtime impairs system reliability and may shift product mix for months.
Feedstock & Market Structure RisksStructural feedstock constraints (VGO tightness) and prolonged backwardation reduce ability to convert crude into profitable product slates and compress capture rates. These market‑structure dynamics can persist, increasing margin volatility and complicating hedging and throughput optimization.
Valero Energy News
VLO FAQ
What was Valero Energy Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valero Energy Corporation lowest stock price was $130.78 and its highest was $316.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap?
Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap is $91.95B.
When is Valero Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valero Energy Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Valero Energy Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Valero Energy Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $4.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.161 by $1.059.
Is Valero Energy Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Valero Energy Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Valero Energy Corporation pay dividends?
Valero Energy Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.5%. See more information on Valero Energy Corporation dividends here
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate is 10.15.
How many shares outstanding does Valero Energy Corporation have?
Valero Energy Corporation has 296,932,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valero Energy Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valero Energy Corporation reported an EPS of $4.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.161. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.509%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Valero Energy Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VLO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Valero Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$274.69 (22.82% Upside)
$274.69 (22.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 62.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
119.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation functions as a global producer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemicals, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international territories. The company organizes its business across three primary divisions: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its Refining segment generates a wide array of products, including various types of gasoline (conventional, premium, reformulated, and California Air Resources Board-compliant), diverse diesel fuels (low-sulfur, ultra-low-sulfur, and CARB diesel), jet fuels, blendstocks, asphalts, petrochemicals, and lubricants. This division also handles the sale of lube oils and natural gas liquids. As of the end of 2021, Valero managed 15 petroleum refineries, boasting a combined daily processing capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels of crude oil. The Ethanol division comprises 12 plants, capable of producing around 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol annually. These facilities also yield co-products such as dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible corn oil, which are largely supplied to animal feed markets. Valero distributes its refined goods through wholesale rack and bulk channels, in addition to approximately 7,000 branded retail stations operating under names like Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco. Furthermore, Valero contributes to renewable energy production by owning and operating a facility dedicated to converting animal fats, used cooking oils, and inedible distillers corn oils into renewable diesel. Supporting its extensive operations, the company maintains a comprehensive logistics network that includes crude oil and refined product pipelines, storage terminals, tanks, marine docks, and truck rack bays. Originally established in 1980 as Valero Refining and Marketing Company, the firm adopted its current name, Valero Energy Corporation, in August 1997. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Antonio, Texas.
VLO Revenue Breakdown
41.50% Gasolines and blendstocks
44.89% Distillates
8.28% Other product
1.69% Renewable diesel
0.11% Renewable naphtha
2.59% Ethanol
0.69% Distillers grains
0.24% Neat SAF
VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$274.69
▲(22.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
24.62% Mutual Funds
0.69% Other Institutional Investors
45.96% Public Companies and Individual Investors