Valero Energy
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 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
34% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 186 | Existing positions closed: 139
4.89% more ownership
Funds ownership: 77.85% [Q3] → 82.75% (+4.89%) [Q4]
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,426 [Q3] → 1,444 (+18) [Q4]
3% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $925M | Put options by funds: $956M
4% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $34.2B [Q3] → $32.9B (-$1.38B) [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: 486 | Existing positions reduced: 564
Research analyst outlook
4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$136
24%
upside
Avg. target
$149
35%
upside
High target
$159
44%
upside
4 analyst ratings
4 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Scotiabank Paul Cheng 30% 1-year accuracy 11 / 37 met price target | 24%upside $136 | Sector Outperform Maintained | 11 Apr 2025 |
Raymond James Justin Jenkins 10% 1-year accuracy 2 / 21 met price target | 41%upside $155 | Strong Buy Maintained | 9 Apr 2025 |
Piper Sandler Ryan Todd 15% 1-year accuracy 3 / 20 met price target | 31%upside $144 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Mar 2025 |
Wells Fargo Roger Read 22% 1-year accuracy 25 / 113 met price target | 44%upside $159 | Overweight Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 16 articles about VLO published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release
Valero Energy (VLO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Here is What to Know Beyond Why Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a Trending Stock
Valero Energy (VLO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Negative
Reuters
4 days ago
Valero books $1.1 bln impairment, may idle California refinery
Valero Energy Corp said on Wednesday it was taking a $1.1 billion pre-tax impairment related to its California refineries and told state regulators it would permanently shut or restructure its San Francisco-area refinery in Benicia, California by the end of April 2026.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
Valero Announces Notice to the California Energy Commission Regarding its Benicia, California, Refinery
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, “Valero”) announced today that its subsidiary, Valero Refining Company-California, has submitted notice to the California Energy Commission of its current intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at Valero's Benicia Refinery by the end of April 2026. Valero continues to evaluate strategic alternatives for its remaining operations in California. “We understand the impact that this may have on our employees, busi.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $110.33 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.33% move from the prior day.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Now
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
Negative
Reuters
2 weeks ago
Refining stocks plunge to near two-year lows as Trump tariffs spur demand worries
Shares of U.S. refiners fell to two-year lows on Friday in the wake of U.S. President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, as fears of slower oil and fuel demand and weakening refining margins rattled investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Valero Energy (VLO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $133.62 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.09% move from the prior day.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
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