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Valero Energy (VLO)
NYSE:VLO
VLO Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
13 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$149.00
▲(34.60% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$160.00 | Average Price Target$149.00 | Lowest Price Target$134.00 |
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
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Scotiabank
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04/11/25
Citi
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04/11/25
Raymond James
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04/09/25
Piper Sandler
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04/07/25
BMO Capital
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04/07/25
Wells Fargo
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04/06/25
Jefferies
Reiterated
04/04/25
Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
04/02/25
Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
04/02/25
Barclays
Reiterated
04/01/25
UBS
$160
Buy
44.53%
Upside
Reiterated
04/01/25
UBS reiterates Buy Rating on Valero Energy (VLO)UBS analyst Manav Gupta reiterated a Buy rating and $160.00 price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO).
DBS
$154
Buy
39.11%
Upside
Reiterated
03/19/25
Valero Energy: Strategic Growth and Renewable Expansion Drive Buy Rating
TD Cowen
$140→$138
Buy
24.66%
Upside
Assigned
01/31/25
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Energy Stocks: Valero Energy (VLO), Birchcliff Energy (BIREF)We share that view. It remains unclear if CN crude imported into the USGC will be exempt from tariffs under foreign trade zones.
Bank of America Securities
$150→$143
Hold
29.18%
Upside
Reiterated
01/10/25
Bank of America Securities Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)We reiterate cautious stances on both oil macro and refining valuations, with Neutral ratings on XOM/OXY/MPC/VLO
J.P. Morgan
$153→$152
Buy
37.31%
Upside
Reiterated
12/10/24
J.P. Morgan Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)
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Scotiabank
Reiterated
04/11/25
Citi
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04/11/25
Raymond James
Reiterated
04/09/25
Piper Sandler
Reiterated
04/07/25
BMO Capital
Reiterated
04/07/25
Wells Fargo
Reiterated
04/06/25
Jefferies
Reiterated
04/04/25
Mizuho Securities
Reiterated
04/02/25
Morgan Stanley
Reiterated
04/02/25
Barclays
Reiterated
04/01/25
UBS
$160
Buy
44.53%
Upside
Reiterated
04/01/25
UBS reiterates Buy Rating on Valero Energy (VLO)UBS analyst Manav Gupta reiterated a Buy rating and $160.00 price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO).
DBS
$154
Buy
39.11%
Upside
Reiterated
03/19/25
Valero Energy: Strategic Growth and Renewable Expansion Drive Buy Rating
TD Cowen
$140→$138
Buy
24.66%
Upside
Assigned
01/31/25
Analysts Are Bullish on Top Energy Stocks: Valero Energy (VLO), Birchcliff Energy (BIREF)We share that view. It remains unclear if CN crude imported into the USGC will be exempt from tariffs under foreign trade zones.
Bank of America Securities
$150→$143
Hold
29.18%
Upside
Reiterated
01/10/25
Bank of America Securities Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)We reiterate cautious stances on both oil macro and refining valuations, with Neutral ratings on XOM/OXY/MPC/VLO
J.P. Morgan
$153→$152
Buy
37.31%
Upside
Reiterated
12/10/24
J.P. Morgan Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)
Best Analysts Covering Valero Energy
Which Analyst Should I Follow If I Want to Buy VLO and Sell After:
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
11/18 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.58%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 61.11% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.58% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
19/30 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.94%
reiterated a xxx
rating 13 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 63.33% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.94% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
20/30 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+17.57%
reiterated a buy rating 13 days ago
Copying Theresa Chen's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +17.57% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
28/38 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+33.40%
reiterated a xxx
rating 7 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 73.68% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +33.40% per trade.
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VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Mar 25
Apr 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
26
21
21
19
19
Hold
3
3
2
2
0
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
29
24
23
21
19
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
VLO Financial Forecast
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 $149.00.
What is VLO’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Valero Energy has 34.60% upside potential, 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.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is VLO a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Valero Energy has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 13 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Valero Energy’s price target?
The average price target for Valero Energy is $149.00. This is based on 13 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $160.00 ,the lowest forecast is $134.00. The average price target represents 34.60% Increase from the current price of $110.7.
The highest analyst price target is $160.00 ,the lowest forecast is $134.00. The average price target represents 34.60% Increase from the current price of $110.7.
What do analysts say about Valero Energy?
Valero Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 13 Wall Streets Analysts.
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