Valero Energy

VLO

Market cap $50B

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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.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Valero Energy (VLO) stood at $163.42, denoting a +1.88% move from the preceding trading day.

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Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $172.14 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.99% move from the prior day.

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Valero Energy (VLO) concluded the recent trading session at $166.44, signifying a +2.35% move from its prior day's close.

The refining macro has continued to demonstrate strength in the third quarter. Crack spreads have continued to rise over Q2 levels which was very profitable. VLO is set up for a win-win situation with its Benicia refinery. It is unclear how the situation will unfold but either outcome is positive for VLO's earnings. I expect significant improvement in the company's valuation in the near term as weak quarters fall off the trailing twelve-month metric and are replaced by stronger performances.