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Valero Energy (VLO) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

Valero Energy (VLO) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Michael Burry may trim Walmart, Alphabet and Valero over valuation concerns, while buying beaten-down stocks and shorting AI names.

Valero remains a hold as refining scarcity boosts profits through 2027+.

Valero Energy just posted one of the punchiest refinery quarters on record. Q3 2026 net income reached US$6.8b, or US$23.96 per share, yet the stock slipped 1.7% to US$419.16 on the first full trading day after the release. That gap between a softer share price and heavy earnings firepower is the story. Investors came in after a strong 90 day run and found a refiner printing US$46.1b of quarterly revenue and US$6.9b of operating cash flow. The headline is simple: profit strength is colliding...

Valero Energy reported third quarter 2026 sales of US$46.1b and net income of US$6.8b, with earnings supported by stronger refining margins and profitable Renewable Diesel and Ethanol operations. The St. Charles Refinery optimization project, completed on time and within budget, is expected to shift more output toward higher value products and deepen Valero Energy's low cost Gulf Coast refining advantage. This article reviews how Valero Energy's investment narrative is being reshaped by the...
Citigroup analyst Vikram Bagri maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $485 to $490.

Praetorian Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Praetorian Capital Fund fell 0.29% net in Q3 2026, bringing year-to-date net performance to 11.01%. Gains from refinery investments were offset by losses in Lincoln Educational Services and Universal Technical Institute, which the fund increased to […]
Refining margins just surged to levels that make dividends look almost too safe, yet one of these three refiners carries nearly 12 times more debt than another. Knowing which stock guards its payout best changes the calculus for income investors entirely.

Valero Energy (VLO) pairs strong growth momentum with top technical strength and a constructive setup, though its screening score is borderline.

Valero Energy reports a dramatic increase in third-quarter earnings as refining margins nearly triple despite lower throughput volumes.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) reported sharply higher third-quarter 2026 earnings as strong refining conditions, high utilization rates and improved renewable diesel profitability lifted results across its operating segments. Net income attributable to Valero stockholders totaled $6.8 billion, or $23.89

Moby summary of Valero Energy Corporation's Q3 2026 earnings call

Net income jumped to $6.8 billion on strong refining margins and tight inventories.


Valero Q3 2026 results beat estimates, with revenue and EPS above consensus, near-record refining utilization, record ethanol output, and strong cash flow.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $6.

Valero Energy (VLO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +12.31% and +23.29%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Valero Energy (VLO), one of the largest independent petroleum refiners in the U.S., is set to report its much-anticipated Q3 results before market hours on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Valero Energy (VLO) passes ChartMill’s Best Dividend screen with a 3.27% yield, low payout ratio and solid health, though margins warrant review.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Valero Energy (VLO) stood at $444.06, denoting a -3.42% move from the preceding trading day.

Valero Energy (VLO) jumped nearly 5% after Citigroup analyst Vikram Bagri sharply lifted his valuation, highlighting long term refinery capture trends and wider heavy crude discounts, while still flagging risks tied to the refining cycle. The nearly 5% jump fits into a powerful run for Valero Energy, with a 30-day share price return of 20.06% and a 90-day move of 53.13% as investors focus on heavy crude discounts, strong refining economics and the upcoming October 22 earnings update. That...
Valero Energy has delivered a very large 5 year return, which puts a spotlight on how much investors are now paying for each dollar of earnings. With the share price recently closing at US$459.78 and fuel markets still tight, the question is whether that kind of move is backed up by the company’s profit power. The stock’s roughly 7x gain over the past 5 years means even small changes in earnings expectations can matter a lot for valuation today. Recent reports of strong refining conditions...

Valero Energy is back in focus after a fresh round of valuation work lifted the Fair Value Estimate from about US$360.32 to roughly US$401.53, which points to a higher central price target in current models. Analysts link this shift to updated views on refining margins, capture rates, capital returns and how these factors shape both upside and risk across a wide spread of Buy, Overweight, Neutral, Hold and Strong Buy ratings. As you read on, you will see how this evolving narrative might...
Valero Energy (VLO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

VLO's crude-sourcing flexibility and sustained heavy sour crude discounts support refining margins, with Venezuelan and Canadian supplies creating further opportunities.

FedWatch Advisors CIO Ben Emons sees a path to higher Treasury yields without an immediate end to the bull market, but his case depends on growth holding up and inflation staying contained.

Why investing for the long run, especially if you buy certain popular stocks, could reap huge rewards.

Major US oil refiners, including Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO), Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) and Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), are expected to report substantially higher third-quarter earnings as disruptions to global fuel production support refining margins. Analysts anticipate that the three companies could exceed their near-record second-quarter profits, benefiting from shortages of refined petroleum products linked to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) is in focus after the G7 agreed on an emergency release of oil and diesel reserves to address record fuel prices. The coordinated action includes drawing down government-held crude and refined product inventories across member countries on an accelerated schedule. In parallel, new US executive measures expand access to tax-exempt diesel for designated sectors, altering relative economics across the fuel supply chain. The G7 emergency stock release and fresh US diesel...
VLO's heavy crude advantage, strong balance sheet and robust refining margins support its premium valuation despite rising crude oil prices.

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.

Valero Energy (VLO) concluded the recent trading session at $424.1, signifying a +1.16% move from its prior day's close.

Valero's valuation appears low at 8.7x 2026 EPS, but cyclicality and potential normalization of refining margins warrant caution. Learn why VLO stock is a hold.

Valero Energy (VLO) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $323 to $441.

Does Valero Energy (VLO) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 9.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.49%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $116.03

Valero Energy (VLO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

A key trading signal flashed for Valero Energy shares at a price of $393.48, after which VLO rose over 3% to an intraday high.

Valero Energy (VLO) flashes a technical breakout setup: 10/10 technical rating, 8/10 setup quality, strong momentum, and key support levels to watch.

B of A Securities analyst Jean Ann Salisbury maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $395 to $414.



VLO's Q3 earnings surged 553% as stronger refining margins, improved renewable diesel and ethanol profits, and robust cash flow fueled growth.

TD Cowen analyst Jason Gabelman maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a Hold and raises the price target from $375 to $400.

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Valero Energy (VLO) for the quarter ended September 2026 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.



