Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
392.60
-0.67 (-0.17%)
Sep 22, 2026, 12:49 PM EDT - Market open
Valero Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 20 analysts polled by S&P Global, Valero Energy stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $355.47. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 9.46% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $238 (-39.38%) and the highest is $450 (+14.62%).
Price Target: $355.47 (-9.46%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Valero Energy stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Hold Downgrades $312 → $401 | Hold | Downgrades | $312 → $401 | +2.14% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Maintains $450 | Buy | Maintains | $450 | +14.62% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Buy Maintains $350 → $450 | Buy | Maintains | $350 → $450 | +14.62% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Reiterates $255 → $411 | Hold | Reiterates | $255 → $411 | +4.69% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Hold Maintains $318 → $395 | Hold | Maintains | $318 → $395 | +0.61% | Sep 11, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
150.85B
from 115.94B
Increased by 30.12%
Revenue Next Year
130.71B
from 150.85B
Decreased by -13.35%
EPS This Year
46.23
from 10.61
Increased by 335.75%
EPS Next Year
37.33
from 46.23
Decreased by -19.26%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.