Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
128.97
-0.19 (-0.15%)
At close: May 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
128.96
-0.01 (-0.01%)
After-hours: May 30, 2025, 7:25 PM EDT
Valero Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 13 professional analysts, the 12-month price target for Valero Energy stock ranges from a low of $136 to a high of $176. The average analyst price target of $152.23 forecasts a 18.04% increase in the stock price over the next year.
Price Target: $152.23 (+18.04%)
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 | Dec '24 | Jan '25 | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Hold → Strong Buy Upgrades $127 → $154 | Hold → Strong Buy | Upgrades | $127 → $154 | +19.41% | May 13, 2025 |
| Mizuho | Mizuho | Buy Maintains $158 → $166 | Buy | Maintains | $158 → $166 | +28.71% | May 13, 2025 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $140 → $141 | Buy | Maintains | $140 → $141 | +9.33% | May 12, 2025 |
| Piper Sandler | Piper Sandler | Buy Maintains $144 → $140 | Buy | Maintains | $144 → $140 | +8.55% | May 9, 2025 |
| UBS | UBS | Strong Buy Maintains $160 → $150 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $160 → $150 | +16.31% | Apr 28, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
117.92B
from 123.97B
Decreased by -4.88%
Revenue Next Year
116.18B
from 117.92B
Decreased by -1.48%
EPS This Year
6.84
from 8.58
Decreased by -20.22%
EPS Next Year
10.27
from 6.84
Increased by 50.14%
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 | 117.9B | 116.2B | 124.4B | ||
| Low | 106.1B | 103.6B | 106.9B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 4.4% | 13.8% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg | -4.9% | -1.5% | 7.1% | ||
| Low | -14.4% | -12.1% | -8.0% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 10.69 | 15.12 | 21.84 | ||
| Avg | 6.84 | 10.27 | 13.49 | ||
| Low | 3.12 | 5.94 | 5.69 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24.6% | 120.9% | 112.6% | ||
| Avg | -20.2% | 50.1% | 31.3% | ||
| Low | -63.6% | -13.2% | -44.6% |
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.