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Valero Energy (VLO)
NYSE:VLO
VLO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$99.00 - $168.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume531.28K
Average Volume (3M)4.03M
Market Cap
$35.66B
Enterprise Value$50.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.63B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.85B
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.9
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2025EPS Estimate
2.08Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 30, 2025Dividend Yield3.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.84
Shares Outstanding314,460,660
10 Day Avg. Volume3,555,806
30 Day Avg. Volume4,027,295
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)9.70
P/FCF Ratio8.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.42
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$143.57Price Target Upside26.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial StabilityValero is expected to net over $200 million from recent bond refinancings, which could support financial stability.
Renewables PerformanceRenewables performance is expected to be brighter due to robust demand, low inventories, and reduced supply.
Bears Say
Operational PerformanceThe company's operational quarter was weaker, with throughput at the lower end of guidance and refining operating expenses above guidance.
Regulatory ChallengesManagement emphasized stringency of climate and environmental regulation in California as the rationale to close Benicia.
Renewable Diesel ChallengesThe Renewable Diesel segment is facing challenges due to the expiration of a tax credit and facility turnarounds, resulting in low margin capture.
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Ownership Overview
0.52% Insiders
21.66% Mutual Funds
0.47% Other Institutional Investors
49.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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VLO FAQ
What was Valero Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Valero Energy lowest stock price was $99.00 and its highest was $168.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Valero Energy’s market cap?
Valero Energy’s market cap is $35.66B.
When is Valero Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Valero Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2025 which is in 87 days.
How were Valero Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Valero Energy released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2025. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.48.
Is Valero Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Valero Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Valero Energy pay dividends?
Valero Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.81%. See more information on Valero Energy dividends here
What is Valero Energy’s EPS estimate?
Valero Energy’s EPS estimate is 2.08.
How many shares outstanding does Valero Energy have?
Valero Energy has 314,460,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to Valero Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Valero Energy reported an EPS of $0.89 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.41. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.996%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Valero Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VLO
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Valero Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$143.57 (26.08% Upside)
$143.57 (26.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLO Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 48.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-29.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Valero Energy
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.
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VLO Earnings Call
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed view with significant financial challenges due to asset impairments and operating losses, particularly in the Refining and Renewable Diesel segments. However, there were positive aspects such as strong shareholder returns, progress on key projects, and a resilient ethanol segment. The decision to close the Benicia refinery highlights ongoing regulatory challenges. While Valero remains committed to operational excellence and shareholder returns, the financial setbacks and regulatory issues present notable headwinds.Read More>---
VLO Revenue Breakdown
95.37% Refining
3.90% Renewable Diesel
3.45% Ethanol
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VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$143.57
▲(26.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering VLO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
20/30 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+17.46%
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