Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
436.00
+2.25 (0.52%)
At close: Oct 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
437.00
+1.00 (0.23%)
Pre-market: Oct 13, 2026, 4:51 AM EDT
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 $401.53. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 7.91% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $238 (-45.41%) and the highest is $496 (+13.76%).
Price Target: $401.53 (-7.91%)
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 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBS | DBS | Hold Maintains $436 | Hold | Maintains | $436 | n/a | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $457 → $496 | Buy | Maintains | $457 → $496 | +13.76% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $339 → $439 | Buy | Maintains | $339 → $439 | +0.69% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Hold Maintains $401 → $394 | Hold | Maintains | $401 → $394 | -9.63% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $300 → $434 | Hold | Maintains | $300 → $434 | -0.46% | Oct 8, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
160.21B
from 115.94B
Increased by 38.18%
Revenue Next Year
141.56B
from 160.21B
Decreased by -11.64%
EPS This Year
52.57
from 10.61
Increased by 395.45%
EPS Next Year
46.74
from 52.57
Decreased by -11.09%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.