Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
153.37
-1.44 (-0.93%)
Jul 11, 2025, 9:32 AM - Market open
Valero Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 15 analysts that cover Valero Energy stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $154.07, which forecasts a 0.46% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $135 and the highest is $176.
Price Target: $154.07 (+0.46%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Valero Energy stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 | Jun '25 | Jul '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Buy | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hold | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Piper Sandler | Buy Maintains $142 → $160 | Buy | Maintains | $142 → $160 | +4.32% | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $151 → $168 | Buy | Maintains | $151 → $168 | +9.54% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| UBS | UBS | Strong Buy Maintains $150 → $164 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $150 → $164 | +6.93% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Strong Buy Maintains $150 → $155 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $150 → $155 | +1.06% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Evercore ISI Group | Hold Initiates $135 | Hold | Initiates | $135 | -11.98% | Jun 18, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
116.91B
from 123.97B
Decreased by -5.70%
Revenue Next Year
115.02B
from 116.91B
Decreased by -1.61%
EPS This Year
6.72
from 8.58
Decreased by -21.65%
EPS Next Year
9.77
from 6.72
Increased by 45.42%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 129.4B | 134.2B | 142.4B | ||
| Avg | 116.9B | 115.0B | 124.4B | ||
| Low | 105.9B | 100.4B | 106.9B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 4.4% | 14.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg | -5.7% | -1.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Low | -14.5% | -14.1% | -7.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 10.69 | 15.12 | 21.84 | ||
| Avg | 6.72 | 9.77 | 13.11 | ||
| Low | 3.12 | 4.50 | 3.53 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24.6% | 125.0% | 123.5% | ||
| Avg | -21.6% | 45.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Low | -63.6% | -33.1% | -63.9% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.