Valero Energy
0
Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
29% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 182 | Existing positions closed: 141
4.29% more ownership
Funds ownership: 78.47% [Q3] → 82.76% (+4.29%) [Q4]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,427 [Q3] → 1,436 (+9) [Q4]
3% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $925M | Put options by funds: $956M
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $34.5B [Q3] → $32.9B (-$1.65B) [Q4]
9% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q3] → 10 (-1) [Q4]
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 484 | Existing positions reduced: 563
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$144
10%
upside
Avg. target
$154
17%
upside
High target
$159
21%
upside
3 analyst ratings
3 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Piper Sandler Ryan Todd 35% 1-year accuracy 11 / 31 met price target | 10%upside $144 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Mar 2025 |
Wells Fargo Roger Read 43% 1-year accuracy 48 / 112 met price target | 21%upside $159 | Overweight Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
Mizuho Nitin Kumar 51% 1-year accuracy 32 / 63 met price target | 20%upside $158 | Outperform Maintained | 8 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 16 articles about VLO published over the past 30 days
Positive
MarketBeat
18 hours ago
Venezuelan Tariffs Could Power These 3 Diesel-Driven Winners
The energy sector has been one of the most cautious areas of the stock market recently, as President Trump started to roll out more trade tariffs in this and other sectors that are dependent on the price of oil and its swings. The most recent hit has come to Venezuela, where the penalty comes through a 25% tariff for all countries and companies that deal with Venezuelan oil.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 days ago
Valero's Exposure To Renewable Energy And More
Valero Energy Corporation is recognized for its low-cost operations and strong safety record, contributing to its financial success and investor confidence. Despite weak margins in 2024 in both renewables and older refining, the trend is turning positive in early 2025 and likely to continue. The renewable diesel market faces uncertainty due to regulatory changes, but long-term demand for hydrocarbon-based fuels is expected to grow, supported by OPEC+ forecasts.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Valero Energy (VLO) reachead $134.52 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.91% change compared to its last close.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note
In the latest trading session, Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $132, marking a +0.04% move from the previous day.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Here's Why Retain Strategy is Apt for Valero Energy Stock Now
VLO's premium refining operations are resilient. However, its renewable diesel business faces some uncertainty due to changes in government incentives.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Valero Energy (VLO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Valero Energy (VLO) closed the most recent trading day at $133.84, moving +1.37% from the previous trading session.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Valero Energy Flexes With Energy Policy Changes (Rating Upgrade)
Valero Energy Corporation is a top US independent oil refiner, producing essential fuels like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and ethanol, with significant barriers to entry for competitors. I am upranking Valero, a $39.4 billion company, to a buy due to its strong position in traditional and renewable fuel markets, a 3.6% dividend, and relatively low stock price. Although tariffs are a big unknown, Valero may benefit from lower crude prices and a much friendlier-to-all US national energy policy.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Valero Energy (VLO) reachead $126.85 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.67% change compared to its last close.
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