Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
310.00
-0.92 (-0.30%)
Jul 23, 2026, 1:49 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 $289.47. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 6.62% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $190 (-38.71%) and the highest is $357 (+15.16%).
Price Target: $289.47 (-6.62%)
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 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Hold | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Reiterates $286 → $357 | Buy | Reiterates | $286 → $357 | +15.16% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Hold Reiterates $256 → $318 | Hold | Reiterates | $256 → $318 | +2.58% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Maintains $292 → $338 | Hold | Maintains | $292 → $338 | +9.03% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Hold Maintains $259 → $302 | Hold | Maintains | $259 → $302 | -2.58% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Buy Maintains $300 → $340 | Buy | Maintains | $300 → $340 | +9.68% | Jul 13, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
136.99B
from 115.94B
Increased by 18.16%
Revenue Next Year
122.27B
from 136.99B
Decreased by -10.75%
EPS This Year
33.43
from 10.61
Increased by 215.07%
EPS Next Year
22.82
from 33.43
Decreased by -31.72%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.