Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) Stock

Valero Energy

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.

Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $159 to $168.

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Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $168

UBS analyst Manav Gupta maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $164 to $165.

UBS Maintains Buy on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $165

Valero Energy Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) reported second-quarter financial results before the market open on Thursday. Here&#8217;s a look at the key metrics <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/b46596548/valero-energy-reports-second-quarter-2025-results">from the quarter</a>.
Q2 Earnings: Valero Energy reported second-quarter revenue of $29.89 billion, beating analyst <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/VLO/earnings">estimates</a> of $27.36 billion, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. The company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.28 per share, beating estimates of $1.94 per share.
Here&#8217;s a breakdown of operating results by segment:
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<li>Refining: Operating income of $1.3 billion, up from $1.2 billion year-over-year</li>
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<li>Ethanol: Operating income of $54 million, down from $105 million year-over-year</li>
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<li>Renewable Diesel: Operating loss of $79 million, down from income of $112 million year-over-year</li>
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&#8220;We delivered solid financial results for the&nbsp;second quarter, driven by our strong operational and commercial execution,&#8221; said Lane Riggs, chairman, president and CEO of Valero.
&#8220;In fact, we set a record for refining throughput rate in our U.S. Gulf Coast region in the&nbsp;second quarter, demonstrating the benefits of our investments in growth and optimization projects.&#8221;
Valero Energy ended the quarter with&nbsp;$4.5 billion&nbsp;of cash and cash equivalents and $8.4 billion of total debt.
VLO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/VLO">Valero Energy shares</a> were down 4.94% at $140.25 at the time of publication Thursday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Valero Energy Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates: The Details

Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.94 by 17.77 percent. This is a 16.48 percent decrease over earnings of $2.73 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $29.889 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $27.356 billion by 9.26 percent. This is a 13.34 percent decrease over sales of $34.490 billion the same period last year.

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Valero Energy Q2 Adj. EPS $2.28 Beats $1.94 Estimate, Sales $29.889B Beat $27.356B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For July 24, 2025

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<li>Rare for states to broker sale of privately-owned infrastructure</li>
<li>Closure could increase gasoline prices, already highest in U.S</li>
<li>HF Sinclair among those approached; held talks last year for deal</li>
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NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) - California government officials are trying to find a buyer for Valero Energy's <a href="https://workspace.refinitiv.com/web/apps/quotewebapi?RIC=VLO.N">VLO.N</a> Benicia refinery near San Francisco, three sources familiar with the matter said, an unusual effort as the clock ticks down on the company's <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3R211V">planned closure</a> of the facility in April.
The rare attempt by a state government to broker the sale of privately-owned infrastructure reflects its growing concerns over protecting fuel supplies in the most populous U.S. state and keeping a lid on prices, where California's nearly 28 million drivers already pay among the highest prices for gasoline in the country.
California's effort to save the refinery from closing also marks a shift from the focus of government policy in recent years to champion green initiatives and restrict fossil fuel usage, that has led to an often tense relationship between the state and oil companies, including the second-largest U.S. refiner by capacity.
The state's primary energy and policy planning agency, the California Energy Commission (CEC), has actively sought buyers for the plant, three sources told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.
The CEC declined to say whether it is engaged directly with buyers for the facility but acknowledged it is working to ensure the facility remains open.
"CEC is engaging with market players to explore pathways for the continued operation of in-state refineries," the agency said in an emailed statement.
Valero, which reports earnings on Thursday, did not respond to comment requests.
Earlier this year, Valero <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3R211V">announced</a> its intention to cease operations by April 2026 at the 145,000-barrel-per-day San Francisco-area refinery amid worries about California's declining fuel supplies and high gasoline prices.
The San Antonio, Texas-based refiner is also <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3QU17N">reviewing</a> whether to continue operations at the rest of its refineries in California, including the 91,300-bpd Wilmington plant near Los Angeles.
This comes after Phillips 66 <a href="https://workspace.refinitiv.com/web/apps/quotewebapi?RIC=PSX.N">PSX.N</a><a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL4N3LS1Q8">said</a> last October it will shut its Los Angeles-area refinery due to "market dynamics" and begin in October <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3RU0U3">winding down operations</a>at the 139,000-bpd plant.
The two refineries, combined, produce roughly 17% of the state's gasoline supply. Their shutting, alongside other closures and refineries converted to produce renewable fuels, like Phillips 66's <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL4N3NB1DG">Rodeo facility</a> last year, will leave California even more dependent on more expensive <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL3N3S619Z">fuel imports</a> that would further drive up prices.
Average regular gasoline prices in California on Wednesday were $4.484 per gallon, the highest in the nation, according to industry group AAA. The average U.S. price was $3.155 per gallon.
Studies by the University of California Davis and the University of Southern California said, respectively, the refinery closures could push average prices to $6 and $8 per gallon.
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Industry experts have said getting an agreement in place by the planned April closure of Benicia could be difficult.
A thorough sale process, including adequate time for bidders to do due diligence and negotiate an agreeable price, traditionally takes place over several months. Even once an agreement is reached, refinery sales typically take between three to six months to close.
"It would be a pretty aggressive timeline to get it done," said Skip York, chief energy strategist at Turner, Mason &amp; Co.
Among the parties contacted by CEC about Benicia is <a href="https://www.reuters.com/company/hf-sinclair-corp/">HF Sinclair</a><a href="https://workspace.refinitiv.com/web/apps/quotewebapi?RIC=DINO.N">DINO.N</a>, a source said. The refiner and fuel distributor was in talks with Valero last summer about acquiring Benicia, but negotiations collapsed over an environmental issue at the plant, two people familiar with the matter said.
HF Sinclair did not respond to requests for comment.
The CEC has also contacted parties that have owned fuel-producing plants in Europe, a source said. The European Union's strict environmental standards would make them more agreeable to operating in <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3ME1MG">California</a>, multiple sources added.
The state government's climate-first agenda has brought California into <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nS0N3RD07D">conflict</a> with American energy companies, which have criticized state policies for creating difficult business conditions and pushing up pump prices.
There have also been tensions between California's green agenda and the federal government. Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a congressional resolution to <a href="reuters://realtime/verb=NewsStory/ric=nS0N3R007Z">News Story</a> the state's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. California and 10 other states have sued to <a href="reuters://realtime/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3SF0S4">News Story</a> the repeal.
<a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3SU0UQ">California's energy regulator</a> last month recommended new rules to encourage more private investment in fuel imports and a pause on refiner profit limits in response to <a href="reuters://REALTIME/verb=NewsStory/ric=nL1N3R111P">Governor Gavin Newsom</a>'s call for reliable fuel supplies and a bid to save the struggling refiners in the state.
Newsom's office declined to comment.

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'In rare move, California steps in to find buyer for Valero refinery to avoid closure, sources say'- Reuters Exclusive

Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-07-24. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Valero Energy will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.76.
Anticipation surrounds Valero Energy's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.47, which was followed by a 0.45% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Valero Energy's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.06</td>
<td>0.98</td>
<td>2.60</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>2.71</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
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</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753286537_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Valero Energy's Stock</h3>
Shares of Valero Energy were trading at $145.11 as of July 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 6.66%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on Valero Energy</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Valero Energy.
A total of 18 analyst ratings have been received for Valero Energy, with the consensus rating being Outperform. The average one-year price target stands at $151.83, suggesting a potential 4.63% upside.
<h3>Understanding Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Phillips 66, Marathon Petroleum and HF Sinclair, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Phillips 66, with an average 1-year price target of $135.13, suggesting a potential 6.88% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Marathon Petroleum, with an average 1-year price target of $182.56, suggesting a potential 25.81% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for HF Sinclair, with an average 1-year price target of $44.82, suggesting a potential 69.11% downside.</li>
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<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Phillips 66, Marathon Petroleum and HF Sinclair, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
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<td>Valero Energy</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-4.73%</td>
<td>$496M</td>
<td>-2.48%</td>
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<td>Phillips 66</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-15.03%</td>
<td>$1.98B</td>
<td>1.77%</td>
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<td>Marathon Petroleum</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-3.64%</td>
<td>$1.36B</td>
<td>-0.43%</td>
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<td>HF Sinclair</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-9.35%</td>
<td>$190M</td>
<td>-0.05%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
Valero Energy ranks at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. Valero Energy is at the bottom for Return on Equity.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Valero Energy</h3>
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.
<h3>Breaking Down Valero Energy's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Valero Energy's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -4.73% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Valero Energy's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -1.97%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of -2.48%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Valero Energy's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of -1.0%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Valero Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.46, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLO/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Valero Energy visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Valero Energy's Earnings Outlook

Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $160 to $159.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Valero Energy, Lowers Price Target to $159

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<li>TD Cowen boosted the price target for Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) from $118 to $140. TD Cowen analyst Jason Gabelman downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Valero Energy shares closed at $146.28 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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TD Cowen analyst Jason Gabelman downgrades Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) from Buy to Hold and raises the price target from $118 to $140.

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TD Cowen Downgrades Valero Energy to Hold, Raises Price Target to $140

Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 6.28% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 20.19%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $46.20 billion. 
Buying $100 In VLO: If an investor had bought $100 of VLO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $265.83 today based on a price of $147.50 for VLO at the time of writing.
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752679812_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Valero Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Morgan Stanley analyst Erin Wright maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $145 to $160.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $160

Citigroup analyst Vikram Bagri downgrades Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) from Buy to Neutral and raises the price target from $134 to $150.

Citigroup Downgrades Valero Energy to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $150

Raymond James analyst Justin Jenkins maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Strong Buy and raises the price target from $155 to $172.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $172

Wolfe Research analyst Doug Leggate downgrades Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) from Outperform to Peer Perform.

Wolfe Research Downgrades Valero Energy to Peer Perform

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Valero Energy shares are trading higher after Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating and raised its price target to $160.

Piper Sandler analyst Ryan Todd maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $142 to $160.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $160

Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $151 to $168.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $168

UBS analyst Manav Gupta maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $150 to $164.

UBS Maintains Buy on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $164

Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 7.38% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.17%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $45.28 billion. 
Buying $1000 In VLO: If an investor had bought $1000 of VLO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,560.30 today based on a price of $144.58 for VLO at the time of writing.
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751637625_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Valero Energy 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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Valero Energy Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Valero Energy Corporation Announces Pricing of Notes Offering

Valero Energy Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on April 24, 2025

JetBlue Marks First Regular Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Commercial Air Travel in New York

Valero Announces Notice to the California Energy Commission Regarding its Benicia, California, Refinery

Valero Energy Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Valero Energy Corporation Declares Regular Cash Dividend on Common Stock

Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on July 24, 2025

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