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VLO Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
14Ratings
10 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
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Valero
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in the past 3 months
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VLO Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$176.36
▲(18.56% Upside)
Based on 14 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Valero Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $176.36 with a high forecast of $200.00 and a low forecast of $150.00. The average price target represents a 18.56% change from the last price of $148.75.
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Highest Price Target$200.00Average Price Target$176.36Lowest Price Target$150.00
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​

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TD Cowen
$190$185
Buy
24.37%
Upside
Reiterated
04/29/24
Valero price target lowered to $185 from $190 at TD CowenValero price target lowered to $185 from $190 at TD Cowen
Citi
$160$192
Buy
29.08%
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04/18/24
Valero price target raised to $192 from $160 at CitiValero price target raised to $192 from $160 at Citi
Morgan Stanley
$158$187
Buy
25.71%
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Reiterated
04/17/24
Valero Energy (VLO) PT Raised to $187 at Morgan StanleyMorgan Stanley analyst Connor Lynagh raised the price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) to $187.00 (from $158.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.
UBS
$167$197
Buy
32.44%
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03/26/24
Valero Energy (VLO) PT Raised to $197 at UBSUBS analyst Manav Gupta raised the price target on Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) to $197.00 (from $167.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.
Bank of America Securities
$156$210
Buy
41.18%
Upside
Upgraded
03/15/24
Valero upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofAValero upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA

Best Analysts Covering Valero Energy

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1 Month
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Success Rate
9/14 ratings generated profit
64%
Average Return
+7.33%
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Theresa ChenBarclays
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21/24 ratings generated profit
88%
Average Return
+28.26%
reiterated a buy rating 4 months ago
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2 Years
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VLO Analyst Recommendation Trends

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Sell
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2
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Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
30
42
30
28
17
In the current month, VLO has received 9 Buy Ratings, 7 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. VLO average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is $176.36.
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 $2.44 to $6.40. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.82. VLO beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 50.36% 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 $2.44 to $6.40. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.82. VLO beat its EPS estimate 100.00% of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 50.36% 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 $32.86B with a range of $27.79B to $37.40B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $31.74B. VLO beat its sales estimates 75.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.30% 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 $32.86B with a range of $27.79B to $37.40B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $31.74B. VLO beat its sales estimates 75.00% of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 50.30% 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 $176.36.
    What is VLO’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Valero Energy has 18.56% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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          Is VLO a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Valero Energy has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 10 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Valero Energy’s price target?
            The average price target for Valero Energy is $176.36. This is based on 14 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $200.00 ,the lowest forecast is $150.00. The average price target represents 18.56% Increase from the current price of $148.75.
              What do analysts say about Valero Energy?
              Valero Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 14 Wall Streets Analysts.
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