VLO stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Valero Energy Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $309.79 — -6.2% versus the last price of $330.21. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
VLO historical returns
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VLO annual returns by year
Congress trading in VLO
14 members of Congress have disclosed trading VLO — 16 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $322,500. Most recent disclosure: Jan 9, 2026.
See who in Congress traded VLO →Insider activity in VLO
VLO's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 3 sales ($5.7M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 29, 2026.
| Jun 29, 2026 | Fisher Eric A | SVP | Sell | $2.0M |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Fisher Eric A | SVP | Sell | $1.8M |
| May 18, 2026 | Fisher Eric A | SVP | Sell | $1.9M |
About Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt; feedstocks; aromatics; sulfur and residual fuel oil; intermediate oils; and sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils. It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands. The company also owns and operates renewable diesel and ethanol plants, as well as produces and sells renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, and neat sustainable aviation fuel under the Diamond Green Diesel brand name. In addition, it offers ethanol and various co-products, including dry distillers grains, syrup, and inedible distillers corn oil to animal feed customers. The company was formerly known as Valero Refining and Marketing Company and changed its name to Valero Energy Corporation in August 1997. Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
VLO Key Statistics
VLO in plain English
- P/E ratio (13.5) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of VLO's yearly profit. That's on the low side, which can mean it's cheap — or that the market is worried.
- ROE (27.64%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (5.45%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.48%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
VLO stock: frequently asked questions
What is Valero Energy Corporation's stock price today?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) last traded at $330.21 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $133.06 and $330.95.
Is VLO stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on VLO is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $309.79 — about -6.2% versus the current price of $330.21. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in VLO 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Valero Energy Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $8,751 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 775%, or 24.2% per year.
Does VLO pay a dividend?
Yes. Valero Energy Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.48% per year at today's share price.
What is VLO's P/E ratio?
VLO trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 13.5, and 11.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade VLO stock?
Yes — 14 members of Congress have disclosed trades in VLO under the STOCK Act, totaling 16 purchases and 9 sales worth an estimated $322,500.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's ticker symbol?
Valero Energy Corporation trades under the ticker symbol VLO on the NYSE.
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