Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
330.21
+6.29 (1.94%)
At close: Aug 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
332.00
+1.79 (0.54%)
After-hours: Aug 12, 2026, 7:24 PM 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 $309.79. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 6.18% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $190 (-42.46%) and the highest is $365 (+10.54%).
Price Target: $309.79 (-6.18%)
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 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $294 → $339 | Buy | Maintains | $294 → $339 | +2.66% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $357 → $365 | Buy | Maintains | $357 → $365 | +10.54% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $289 → $300 | Hold | Maintains | $289 → $300 | -9.15% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Freedom Capital Markets | Freedom Capital Markets | Hold Upgrades $205 → $276 | Hold | Upgrades | $205 → $276 | -16.42% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Reiterates $338 → $350 | Hold | Reiterates | $338 → $350 | +5.99% | Aug 3, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
147.10B
from 115.94B
Increased by 26.88%
Revenue Next Year
126.27B
from 147.10B
Decreased by -14.16%
EPS This Year
41.66
from 10.61
Increased by 292.64%
EPS Next Year
27.72
from 41.66
Decreased by -33.47%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.