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Valero Energy Corp (VLO)

303.71

+3.45 (1.15%)

as of Jul 17, 2026, 4:19:09 pm Market Open.

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Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

Valero Energy Corp (VLO) is positioned favorably in the current high oil price environment, particularly due to geopolitical tensions such as the US-Iran war, making it a strong contender among refiners. Experts appreciate VLO's potential for revenue generation, especially if it maintains a favorable spread between crude oil prices and gasoline prices. However, there are indications of cautious sentiment within the trading community, as significant traders seem inactive despite rising crude prices. While some experts point out that VLO may offer less growth potential compared to other energy stocks, it is favored for its consistent dividend payouts, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. Ultimately, VLO's volatility and market behavior suggest that it is a stock for those who prefer stability combined with potential cash flow from dividends.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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PXD

BUY

Refinery and makes its money from the crack spread. Gasoline just made a reverse head and shoulders pattern implying that gasoline/heating oil prices are starting to move very strongly relative to crude oil. Very positive fundamentally. Stock looks like it has been oversold. Has a good chance of getting close to its breakdown point of $46.

DON'T BUY

Started to close some capacity at some of their refineries because the crack spreads have not been favourable. This is why the stock price has come down. Best in class as far as refineries are concerned but this is not the right time.

DON'T BUY

Had a little bit of positive news on draws on US inventory today but it is hard to be bullish on refiners. Catalytic spreads are way down. You'll have to see a recovery by the consumer first.

DON'T BUY

Refineries are almost structured to be trading vehicles rather than long-term holds. Trading is tough at the best of times, let alone these times.

HOLD

Right now you don't want to be buying independent refineries. There are a lot of heavy oil refineries under development that are going to come out globally. If you own, Hold until the heating season and the early parts of the winter, as there is some seasonality in the share price.

BUY

One of the largest refiners in the US. Benefiting right now because of falling oil prices. This is a stock that he was looking at but bought Marathon Oil (MRO-N) instead.

COMMENT

Refiners have been hit pretty hard. With the price of oil going down, the market should be bullish on refiners but he feels oil will hold at $100. This is a value play and could be good as a long-term play.

WAIT

He is very positive on refining. This is a bear market but on a longer time horizon the assets should be worth an awful lot. There is excess refining capacity right now. On a 2 or 3 year basis, it's a great time to buy. However, this one can go a lot lower.

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COMMENT

Has been caught up in the squeeze on refinery margins. With the current retreat of crude, refinery margins might improve so there could be a bit of a bounce back. You could get more protected exposure through Petro-Can (PCA-T) or one of the integrateds in Canada.

BUY

Largest independent refining and marketer in the US of gasoline. Has suffered greatly as oil prices have gone up. Margins at the refining level and retail level has shrunk. Drop in oil prices is bullish for this company.

DON'T BUY

Spreads are not attractive enough to get into this stock. Would need $70-$80 oil. Service companies are a better option.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick July 27/07. Down 51%.) Everything has gone wrong for the refiners including refining capacity in the majors. As a value manager, his big concern would be a Value Trap. Once this one dropped its market cap on the S&P 500, he dropped its weighting. Still has value and great earnings.

DON'T BUY

Refinery. Has had a difficult time because of high oil prices and managing the mix between distillates and gasoline etc. Believes that oil is in a correction, not broken down. Difficult industry and margins are very tough to make. There are better places for your money.

BUY

A buying opportunity, but it is not going to turn around overnight.

DON'T BUY

From a profitability standpoint, refiners are in a difficult spot. They are geared to produce as much gasoline as they can but gas inventories are not tight. However, diesel inventories are tight. Crude prices continue to move higher.

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