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Valero Energy (VLO)
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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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VLO Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
12Ratings
9 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 12 analysts giving stock ratings to
Valero
Energy
in the past 3 months
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VLO Stock 12 Months Forecast

Average Price Target

$153.58
▼(-6.18% Downside)
Based on 12 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Valero Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $153.58 with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $130.00. The average price target represents a -6.18% change from the last price of $163.70.
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Highest Price Target$210.00Average Price Target$153.58Lowest Price Target$130.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
J.P. Morgan
$175.00
Buy
6.90%
Upside
Reiterated
01/04/24
Analysts Are Bullish on These Energy Stocks: APA (APA), Valero Energy (VLO)
Morgan Stanley
$158.00
Buy
-3.48%
Downside
Reiterated
12/14/23
Valero price target lowered by $2 at Morgan Stanley, here's whyValero price target lowered by $2 at Morgan Stanley, here's why
BMO Capital
$135.00
Buy
-17.53%
Downside
Reiterated
12/11/23
Valero Energy's Leading Position and Growth Potential in the Refining Sector Prompt a Buy Rating
Raymond James
$154.00
Buy
-5.93%
Downside
Reiterated
10/27/23
Valero Energy (VLO) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst
RBC Capital
$151.00
Buy
-7.76%
Downside
Reiterated
07/28/23
Analysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: Franco-Nevada (NYSE: FNV), Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX)

Best Analysts Covering Valero Energy

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1 Month
Paul ChengScotiabank
Success Rate
10/14 ratings generated profit
71%
Average Return
+3.29%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
Copying Paul Cheng's trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 71.43% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.29% per trade.
dummydummy
Success Rate
0/0 ratings generated profit
0%
Average Return
0.00%
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3 Months
Theresa ChenBarclays
Success Rate
17/22 ratings generated profit
77%
Average Return
+8.76%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
Copying Theresa Chen's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 77.27% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +8.76% per trade.
dummydummy
Success Rate
0/0 ratings generated profit
0%
Average Return
0.00%
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1 Year
Theresa ChenBarclays
Success Rate
21/22 ratings generated profit
95%
Average Return
+32.61%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
Copying Theresa Chen's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 95.45% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +32.61% per trade.
2 Years
Theresa ChenBarclays
Success Rate
22/22 ratings generated profit
100%
Average Return
+76.01%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
Copying Theresa Chen's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +76.01% per trade.
dummydummy
Success Rate
0/0 ratings generated profit
0%
Average Return
0.00%
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VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Oct 23
Nov 23
Dec 23
Jan 24
Mar 24
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
17
15
17
17
18
Hold
7
7
6
7
6
Sell
2
3
1
2
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
26
25
24
26
25
In the current month, VLO has received 18 Buy Ratings, 6 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. VLO average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $153.58.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
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VLO Financial Forecast

VLO Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for VLO is $3.17 with a range of $2.12 to $5.42. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.55. VLO beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for VLO is $3.17 with a range of $2.12 to $5.42. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.55. VLO beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Outperformed its overall industry.

VLO Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for VLO is $31.17B with a range of $25.01B to $35.92B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $35.43B. VLO beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 51.35% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Outperformed its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for VLO is $31.17B with a range of $25.01B to $35.92B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $35.43B. VLO beat its sales estimates 100.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 51.35% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year VLO has Outperformed its overall industry.

VLO Stock Forecast FAQ

What is VLO’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Valero Energy’s 12-month average price target is $153.58.
    What is VLO’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for VLO, based on the analysts’ average price target.
    Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
    Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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        Is VLO a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Valero Energy has a conensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 9 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
          What is Valero Energy’s price target?
          The average price target for Valero Energy is $153.58. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst price target is $210.00 ,the lowest forecast is $130.00. The average price target represents -6.18% Decrease from the current price of $163.7.
            What do analysts say about Valero Energy?
            Valero Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
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