Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
361.99
+3.07 (0.86%)
At close: Sep 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
363.50
+1.51 (0.42%)
Pre-market: Sep 2, 2026, 6:02 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 $319.63. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 11.70% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $190 (-47.51%) and the highest is $401 (+10.78%).
Price Target: $319.63 (-11.70%)
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 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $356 → $389 | Buy | Reiterates | $356 → $389 | +7.46% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Erste Group | Erste Group | Hold Downgrades n/a | Hold | Downgrades | n/a | n/a | Aug 27, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $294 → $339 | Buy | Maintains | $294 → $339 | -6.35% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $357 → $365 | Buy | Maintains | $357 → $365 | +0.83% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $289 → $300 | Hold | Maintains | $289 → $300 | -17.12% | Aug 4, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
148.26B
from 115.94B
Increased by 27.87%
Revenue Next Year
127.51B
from 148.26B
Decreased by -14.00%
EPS This Year
43.60
from 10.61
Increased by 310.90%
EPS Next Year
30.64
from 43.60
Decreased by -29.73%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.