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Valero Energy

153.05 USD
-1.76
1.14%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
153.02
-0.03
0.02%
1 day
-1.14%
5 days
6.55%
1 month
14.17%
3 months
38.26%
6 months
14.77%
Year to date
24.28%
1 year
4.37%
5 years
187.53%
10 years
128.88%
 

About: Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which can produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.

Employees: 9,922

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

18% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 137 | Existing positions closed: 116

5% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $32.9B [Q4 2024] → $34.6B (+$1.74B) [Q1 2025]

1% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 533 | Existing positions reduced: 528

0.71% more ownership

Funds ownership: 82.84% [Q4 2024] → 83.55% (+0.71%) [Q1 2025]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,449 [Q4 2024] → 1,439 (-10) [Q1 2025]

18% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $576M | Put options by funds: $703M

20% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 10 [Q4 2024] → 8 (-2) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$135
12%
downside
Avg. target
$154
0%
upside
High target
$168
10%
upside

10 analyst ratings

positive
90%
neutral
10%
negative
0%
Piper Sandler
Ryan Todd
5%upside
$160
Overweight
Maintained
10 Jul 2025
Wells Fargo
Roger Read
10%upside
$168
Overweight
Maintained
9 Jul 2025
UBS
Manav Gupta
7%upside
$164
Buy
Maintained
8 Jul 2025
Raymond James
Justin Jenkins
1%upside
$155
Strong Buy
Maintained
30 Jun 2025
Evercore ISI Group
Stephen Richardson
12%downside
$135
In-Line
Initiated
18 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about VLO published over the past 30 days

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Here's Why Valero Energy (VLO) Fell More Than Broader Market
The latest trading day saw Valero Energy (VLO) settling at $153.05, representing a -1.14% change from its previous close.
Here's Why Valero Energy (VLO) Fell More Than Broader Market
Neutral
CNBC Television
3 days ago
Final Trade: AMZN, EL, TGT, VLO
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Final Trade: AMZN, EL, TGT, VLO
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Valero: California Refinery Shutdown Crisis May Spread Nationally (Upgrade)
Valero Energy Corporation's price has compressed since I last covered it, as investors have shifted toward a more realistic crack spread outlook. The crack spread has risen again following refinery shutdowns, continuing the post-2020 trend toward lower gasoline and diesel production capacity. Given that capital and skilled labor costs are rising nationally, while EV sales are high, refiners are reluctant to invest, potentially indicating accelerated capacity declines.
Valero: California Refinery Shutdown Crisis May Spread Nationally (Upgrade)
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Moves 3.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Valero Energy (VLO) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Valero Energy (VLO) Moves 3.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Valero Energy (VLO) concluded the recent trading session at $144.58, signifying a +1.77% move from its prior day's close.
Valero Energy (VLO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Will Valero Energy (VLO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Valero Energy (VLO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Valero Energy (VLO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
In the most recent trading session, Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $134.69, indicating a -1.66% shift from the previous trading day.
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the closing of the recent trading day, Valero Energy (VLO) stood at $137.06, denoting a -2.86% move from the preceding trading day.
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Neutral
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Stock Of The Day: Is A Reversal In Valero Imminent?
Trading in Valero Energy Corp  VLO stock is quiet on Wednesday. But that may not be the case for long.
Stock Of The Day: Is A Reversal In Valero Imminent?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Valero Energy: The Best Operating Margin In The Industry - And Getting Better
Refining margins have improved in the second quarter following the closure of three refineries and unexpected downtime at several domestic refineries. VLO is positioned to maintain its industry leading cost per barrel metric despite an elevated maintenance schedule in Q2. Closure of the Benicia refinery is projected to only increase the company's lead over the industry.
Valero Energy: The Best Operating Margin In The Industry - And Getting Better
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