Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)

NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
185.28
-6.04 (-3.16%)
At close: Jan 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
185.50
+0.22 (0.12%)
After-hours: Jan 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EST
-3.16%
Market Cap56.51B
Revenue (ttm)116.55B
Net Income (ttm)1.49B
Shares Out 305.01M
EPS (ttm)4.78
PE Ratio38.80
Forward PE14.10
Dividend$4.52 (2.44%)
Ex-Dividend DateNov 20, 2025
Volume5,307,559
Open191.49
Previous Close191.32
Day's Range182.61 - 191.85
52-Week Range99.00 - 192.00
Beta0.77
AnalystsBuy
Price Target180.00 (-2.85%)
Earnings DateJan 29, 2026

About VLO

Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and aspha... [Read more]

Sector Energy
Founded 1980
Employees 9,922
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol VLO
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Valero Energy's revenue was $123.97 billion, a decrease of -10.81% compared to the previous year's $139.00 billion. Earnings were $2.76 billion, a decrease of -68.64%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 18 analysts, the average rating for VLO stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $180.0, which is a decrease of -2.85% from the latest price.

Price Target
$180.0
(-2.85% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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2 days ago - CNBC

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