Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
NYSE: VLO · Real-Time Price · USD
260.61
+2.62 (1.02%)
Jun 11, 2026, 12:56 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 $260. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 0.23% lower than the current stock price, while the lowest is $181 (-30.55%) and the highest is $300 (+15.11%).
Price Target: $260 (-0.23%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst 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 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $222 → $289 | Hold | Maintains | $222 → $289 | +10.89% | May 27, 2026 |
| Freedom Capital Markets | Freedom Capital Markets | Sell Initiates $205 | Sell | Initiates | $205 | -21.34% | May 5, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Buy Maintains $285 → $299 | Buy | Maintains | $285 → $299 | +14.73% | May 4, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | TD Cowen | Hold Maintains $255 → $276 | Hold | Maintains | $255 → $276 | +5.91% | May 4, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | May 1, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
137.81B
from 115.94B
Increased by 18.86%
Revenue Next Year
126.54B
from 137.81B
Decreased by -8.18%
EPS This Year
29.43
from 10.61
Increased by 177.41%
EPS Next Year
21.17
from 29.43
Decreased by -28.07%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 167.1B | ||
| Avg | 137.8B | ||
| Low | 110.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 44.1% | ||
| Avg | 18.9% | ||
| Low | -4.9% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 37.86 | ||
| Avg | 29.43 | ||
| Low | 23.20 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 256.8% | ||
| Avg | 177.4% | ||
| Low | 118.7% |