Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE:VLO
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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$125.50 - $263.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume531.28K
Average Volume (3M)2.95M
Market Cap
$76.69B
Enterprise Value$78.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.5
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
9.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.78
Shares Outstanding296,932,770
10 Day Avg. Volume3,023,847
30 Day Avg. Volume2,946,841
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.82
Price to Book (P/B)2.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio10.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$261.13Price Target Upside16.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)26.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$133.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained TTM free cash flow (~$6.1B) with near‑one-to-one conversion to net income provides durable internal funding for sustaining capex, dividend increases and opportunistic buybacks. This cash generation improves resilience through cycles and supports long-term capital allocation flexibility.
Diversified Downstream PortfolioHaving material, improving earnings across refining, renewable diesel and ethanol reduces reliance on any single margin stream. This product diversification plus renewables exposure creates multiple structural earnings levers and mitigates single-market shocks, supporting more stable multi-year cash flows.
Scale And Operational ExecutionHigh system throughput and demonstrated yield optimisation (record jet yield) reflect durable operational capability to extract higher‑value products. Scale and execution improve unit economics, support margin resilience when product mixes shift, and underpin long-term competitive position in refined fuels.
Bears Say
Elevated Trailing LeverageThe step-up in TTM leverage (debt-to-equity ~1.37) reduces financial flexibility versus prior years and raises sensitivity to margin downturns. Higher leverage increases interest expense risk, constrains capital allocation during stress, and lowers the buffer for cyclical revenue shocks over the medium term.
Port Arthur Hydrotreater Outage And Repair UncertaintyA major hydrotreater outage with an undefined rebuild timeline can permanently impair diesel yields and capture rates while requiring incremental capex and insurance coordination. Prolonged constraints reduce refiners' ability to meet higher‑value product demand and can depress margins for quarters to come.
Inherent Cyclicality And Earnings VolatilityValero's earnings are driven by commodity crack spreads and feedstock availability, producing large swings across cycles. This structural volatility makes sustained margin visibility weak, complicates capital planning and increases the chance that leverage or capex timing amplifies downside over 2–6 month horizons.
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VLO FAQ
What was Valero Energy Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valero Energy Corporation lowest stock price was $125.50 and its highest was $263.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap?
Valero Energy Corporation’s market cap is $76.69B.
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 56 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 $1.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on Valero Energy Corporation dividends here
What is Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy Corporation’s EPS estimate is 9.64.
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?
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Valero Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$261.13 (16.76% Upside)
$261.13 (16.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 62.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $95.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
104.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valero Energy Corporation
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.
VLO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights a strong operational and financial recovery in Q1 2026 with sizable swings to profitability across refining, renewable diesel and ethanol. Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation, a robust balance sheet, and proactive risk/hedge management while providing detailed near-term guidance. Key challenges include the Port Arthur fire (uncertain repair timeline and potential incremental capex), Benicia idling-related depreciation, tight global product markets (jet/distillate shortages), feedstock (VGO) constraints, and capture-rate headwinds from backwardation and freight volatility. Overall, the positive financial and liquidity metrics and clear operational execution outweigh the operational and market headwinds discussed.View all VLO earnings summariesVLO 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
$261.13
▲(16.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.39% Insiders
24.52% Mutual Funds
11.30% Other Institutional Investors
36.01% Public Companies and Individual Investors