Ticker: VLO

Valero Energy

Energy Energy Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Price 390.65
Reco Buy Potential 84 Risk 26 Updated 2026-09-09

Forecast impact

positive
Target +15.7% target fill 86.4%
Reaction D5 pending · D10 pending fresh confirmed · market trust
Impact Potential +6 · Risk -3 valid until 2026-10-08

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Description

Company and Business Model

Valero Energy Corporation is a leading international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. The company operates through two major segments: Refining and Ethanol. Its core products include gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and various petrochemicals. Valero generates revenue primarily from refining operations, which involve the conversion of crude oil into marketable fuels and chemicals, and from its ethanol production facilities.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Valero Energy is more aligned with value investors, given its stable revenue generation and dividend yield. The company exhibits characteristics suitable for those seeking consistent returns rather than aggressive growth. Its established market position and moderate volatility suggest a balanced approach for investors with a medium to long-term horizon.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-09-09
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
24.12
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
13.2%
EPS surprise
24.0%
20d volatility
1.3%
Dividend yield
1.3%
last ex-date
2026-07-31
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-06-25 Hold Buy Strong fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals present uncertainty.
2026-06-17 Buy Hold Weak momentum and high risk offset potential upside.
2026-05-08 Buy Strong fundamentals, but recent momentum shows weakness.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-09-08 UBS Target Raised 355 → 450 370.72
2026-09-03 Piper Sandler Target Raised 329 → 435 366.09
2026-09-01 Wells Fargo Target Raised 356 → 389 358.92
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