Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Buy, Sell or Hold

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Valero Energy Corp (VLO)

308.24

+7.98 (2.66%)

as of Jul 17, 2026, 7:44:12 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

Largest independent pure play in North America. There are seasonal issues here and right now there is not a lot of demand for heating oil.Believes it is the best way to play the refining cycle. He would own but he does not.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 17/06. Up 36.4%.) His model price is $115.75, a 60% positive differential. Pre-announced today and the stock was off 1%. Still a Buy.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 5/07. Up 40.8%.) Benefited from the refining margin expansion. Reduced his holdings. The beginning of the year, such as February, is a beautiful time to buy it.

HOLD

Specializes in heavy sour crude to produce gasoline. Since light oil is disappearing, this is a good long-term hold.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 17. Up 29.5%.) Still a cheap stock. His model price is $109.75, a 61% positive differential.

WAIT

The largest pure play refining company. Rallied very hard as the refining margins widened. Has now pulled back. Very profitable. The greatest upside will be into the summer of next year when the real demand for refining comes into play. Wait until February-March and sell in July.

HOLD

Very well run company. At this level, it is a Hold. Traded in wide and an erratic swings is because of the crack spread, the margin that ogres for refiners. Very diverse in its asset base. Great stock from a trading perspective.

TOP PICK

Refinery. His model price is $124, an 81% positive differential.

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BUY

Consolidating right now and doesn't think there is a lot of significant downside right now. Exit at $72.95.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 17/06. Up 45%.) Refining. A very mis-priced asset.

BUY

62% positive differential Cheapest stock on the SMP 100. It's in their top ten.

BUY

Is into refining or a refining component.

BUY

Just announced they just sold their to Ohio refinery to Husky. Likes the refining business. Long term buy.

BUY

World's biggest independent refiner and marketer of fuels. Refining and marketing margins are historically wide now. There is a shortage of refining capacity.

BUY

He has a model price of $106.97, which is a 59% positive differential.

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