VLO Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : VLO
Valero Energy
$282.88
16.66+6.26%
At Close 4:00 PM60.56
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Stock Price Today
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) stock surged +6.26%, trading at $282.88 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $266.22. The stock opened at $272.45, fluctuating between $271.04 and $283.28 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
266.22
Prev. Close
84B
Market Cap
271.0432
Day Low
20.23
P/E Ratio
13.98
EPS (TTM)
23.84
Cash Flow per Share
272.45
Open
296.93M
Number of Shares
283.28
Day High
99.52%
Free Float in %
78.18
Book Value
3.11M
Volume
Relevant Articles
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2026 | 272.01 | 283.28 | 271.04 | 282.88 | 3.87M |
| Jul 07, 2026 | 268.08 | 269.54 | 261.10 | 266.22 | 2.21M |
| Jul 06, 2026 | 267.63 | 273.95 | 265.53 | 270.32 | 1.73M |
| Jul 02, 2026 | 269.90 | 274.92 | 267.36 | 267.76 | 2.06M |
| Jul 01, 2026 | 263.04 | 269.90 | 260.75 | 269.44 | 2.38M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 267.00 | 269.69 | 259.42 | 260.44 | 2.87M |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 262.42 | 272.17 | 261.03 | 266.32 | 3M |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 253.46 | 260.67 | 252.00 | 259.37 | 8.02M |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 240.70 | 255.74 | 240.02 | 255.06 | 3.27M |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 238.91 | 244.21 | 236.10 | 242.43 | 3.47M |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 242.84 | 245.77 | 241.17 | 243.68 | 3.26M |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 238.48 | 243.80 | 233.95 | 243.78 | 2.81M |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 236.92 | 238.03 | 232.72 | 236.30 | 5.97M |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 243.82 | 244.52 | 236.89 | 239.77 | 2.74M |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 243.94 | 245.97 | 239.95 | 244.13 | 2.92M |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 244.70 | 249.20 | 241.15 | 247.16 | 4.27M |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 251.78 | 262.33 | 251.00 | 258.67 | 2.19M |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 264.04 | 264.16 | 253.43 | 255.60 | 3.28M |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 258.00 | 263.52 | 253.95 | 257.99 | 2.44M |
| Jun 09, 2026 | 257.50 | 258.19 | 246.47 | 253.78 | 2.57M |
Contact Details
About Company
Valero Energy Corporation functions as a global producer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemicals, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international territories. The company organizes its business across three primary divisions: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its Refining segment generates a wide array of products, including various types of gasoline (conventional, premium, reformulated, and California Air Resources Board-compliant), diverse diesel fuels (low-sulfur, ultra-low-sulfur, and CARB diesel), jet fuels, blendstocks, asphalts, petrochemicals, and lubricants. This division also handles the sale of lube oils and natural gas liquids. As of the end of 2021, Valero managed 15 petroleum refineries, boasting a combined daily processing capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels of crude oil. The Ethanol division comprises 12 plants, capable of producing around 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol annually. These facilities also yield co-products such as dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible corn oil, which are largely supplied to animal feed markets. Valero distributes its refined goods through wholesale rack and bulk channels, in addition to approximately 7,000 branded retail stations operating under names like Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco. Furthermore, Valero contributes to renewable energy production by owning and operating a facility dedicated to converting animal fats, used cooking oils, and inedible distillers corn oils into renewable diesel. Supporting its extensive operations, the company maintains a comprehensive logistics network that includes crude oil and refined product pipelines, storage terminals, tanks, marine docks, and truck rack bays. Originally established in 1980 as Valero Refining and Marketing Company, the firm adopted its current name, Valero Energy Corporation, in August 1997. Its corporate headquarters are situated in San Antonio, Texas.
Company Information
| Employees | 9898 |
| Beta | 0.55 |
| Sales or Revenue | $144.80B |
| 5Y Sales Change% | 0.493% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Energy |
| Industry | Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing |
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Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) closed at $282.88 USD, gaining $16.66 (6.26%) from the previous close of $266.22. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high $130.78 and $283.28. With a market capitalization of about $84.00 billion, Valero Energy Corporation is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.55). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 3.09 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Valero Energy Corporation operates in the Energy sector and the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry. Led by CEO R. Lane Riggs, the company employs approximately 9,898 people and listed since January 04, 1982. Valero Energy Corporation functions as a global producer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemicals, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other international territories.
Technical Performance
Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 3.72%, SMA50 10.81%, SMA200 26.85%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 62.79 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 6.39 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -1.44% below its high and over 105.85% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 2.59 million shares is below the 3-month average of 3.05 million, indicating normal recent market interest.
Valuation Metrics
Valero Energy Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 20.26, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.66 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.48 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 13.98, also above market averages.
Dividend & Fair Value
Valero Energy Corporation last paid a dividend of 4.66 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.79%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $374.17. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 11.13% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $4.22. The next quarter is forecast at $2.01. Next year's EPS is expected at -$42.15. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 30 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, 17 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $292.00 to $140.00. The high target offers 3.22% upside. The low target suggests -50.51% downside. The mean target is $207.81. This offers -26.54% upside. Valero Energy Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended April 30, 2026, missed forecasts by 33.54%. The prior quarter beat by 16.82%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 829.15% in January 30, 2025.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Valero Energy Corporation has 310.65 million shares outstanding. The public float is 309.15 million shares, elevated short interest at 4.38% of float. This equals 12.02 million shares. The short ratio is 5.07 days. Institutional investors hold 88.31% of the float. Insiders own 0.41%. KLESSE WILLIAM R holds 901.76 thousand shares, Gorder Joseph W has 621.87 thousand shares and Riggs R. Lane has 254.90 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 31.01 thousand shares across 5 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Valero Energy trades at a P/E of 20.26, P/S of 0.66 and P/B of 3.48. The current ratio is 1.58 and quick ratio is 1.15. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 15.49 and cash conversion cycle is 20.56 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.48, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.55.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $5.54B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $12.64B, and net debt of $7.21B. Total assets were $64.48B, with equity of $28.52B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $9.23B, free cash flow of $7.31B, and capital expenditures of - $1.92B.
Price Forecast & Outlook
Our AI price prediction model suggests that Valero Energy Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 3.42%, with price expected at $292.55 by July 22, 2026, within a range of $283.08 to $302.05 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 1.44%, reaching $286.96 by October 06, 2026, with a range of $281.69 to $292.29. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 10.28%, with price at $311.95 by July 08, 2027, within a range of $302.20 to $321.94.
Key Takeaways
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) shares are up 13.48% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Valero Energy Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 20.26. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $166.09, suggesting -41.29% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (3.42% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (1.44% over three months), and a longer-term gain (10.28% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) stock price?
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) stock price is $282.88 in the last trading session. During the trading session, VLO stock reached the peak price of $283.28 while $271.04 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in VLO stock occurred in the recent session was 6.26% while the dollar amount for the price change in VLO stock was $16.66.
VLO's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed VLO is part of Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry that operates in the broader Energy sector. Valero Energy Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of VLO?
Mr. Gary K. Simmons
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Lawrence Mark Schmeltekopf
Chief Accounting Officer & Senior Vice President
Mr. R. Lane Riggs
Chief Executive Officer, Pres, Chief Operating Officer & Director
Ms. Cheryl Thomas
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. J. Stephen Gilbert
Disclosure & Compliance Officer and Sec.
Mr. Jason W. Fraser
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Lillian Riojas
Executive Director of Media Relations & Communications
Mr. Joseph W. Gorder
Executive Chairman
Mr. Homer Bhullar
Vice President of Investor Relations & Fin.
Mr. Richard Joe Walsh
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Cheryl L. Thomas
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Richard F. Lashway
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Strategy
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Lawrence Mark Schmeltekopf
Chief Accounting Officer & Senior Vice President
Mr. R. Lane Riggs
Chief Executive Officer, Pres, Chief Operating Officer & Director
Ms. Cheryl Thomas
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. J. Stephen Gilbert
Disclosure & Compliance Officer and Sec.
Mr. Jason W. Fraser
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Lillian Riojas
Executive Director of Media Relations & Communications
Mr. Joseph W. Gorder
Executive Chairman
Mr. Homer Bhullar
Vice President of Investor Relations & Fin.
Mr. Richard Joe Walsh
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Ms. Cheryl L. Thomas
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Richard F. Lashway
Senior Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Strategy
How VLO did perform over past 52-week?
VLO's closing price is 116.3% higher than its 52-week low of $130.78 where as its distance from 52-week high of $283.28 is -0.14%.
How many employees does VLO have?
Number of VLO employees currently stands at 9,898.
Link for VLO official website?
Official Website of VLO is: https://www.valero.com
How do I contact VLO?
VLO could be contacted at phone 210 345 2000 and can also be accessed through its website. VLO operates from One Valero Way, San Antonio, TX 78249, United States.
How many shares of VLO are traded daily?
VLO stock volume for the day was 3.11M shares. The average number of VLO shares traded daily for last 3 months was 3.09M.
What is the market cap of VLO currently?
The market value of VLO currently stands at $84.00B with its latest stock price at $282.88 and 296.93M of its shares outstanding.
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