Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Buy, Sell or Hold

Home

Daily Stock Opinions and Ratings

Valero Energy Corp (VLO)

308.24

+7.98 (2.66%)

as of Jul 17, 2026, 7:44:12 pm Market Open.

60 watching

Investor Insights

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

Similar

PXD

DON'T BUY

Has done exceptionally well recently. Crack spread has been very attractive recently. Refineries have a tendency to blow up and catch fire. Would be cautious on them.

BUY

One of the very few pure refiner plays. Good name from a fundamental standpoint, but does not lend itself well to a trading strategy. This is a stock you buy before the summer driving season.

BUY

Refinery capacity in the US is rather constrained. This is one of the biggest refineries.

BUY

The largest independent oil refining and marketing company in North America. You want to own refining stocks when margins are going up which they are currently doing.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 3/06. Down 1.2%.) Had a strong run in the summer. One of that few pure play refiners. Still buying. Cheap.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 17/06. Up 6.7%.) The model price is $95 giving it a positive differential of 75%. Got hit with the drop in oil prices, which makes no sense as they are a refinery.

BUY

He has a model price of $93.52, that's an 85% positive differential.

TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jan 25/06. Down 16.2%.) A pure play refinery. Has a very complicated suite of refineries that is able to process different blends and should get a premium. Dirt cheap.

COMMENT

Great company and is an interesting sector. Trades at less than 6 X earnings. Hasn't been a new refinery built in North America in 25 years. Would have to look at its fundamentals, but likes the company and what they're doing and are well positioned.

BUY

Refinery with most assets in the southern US. Has dropped since August. The fight centres on how expensive gasoline will be. Refining is in short supply. Gasoline demand goes up about 1.5% per year.

HOLD

Volatile. As a refiner, it is highly leveraged to the price of oil and the margins it makes on each barrel. Has come off very sharply. For less volatility, look at Chevron (CVX-N), Exxon (XOM-N), ConocoPhilips (COP-N) or Petro Canada (PCA-T).

TOP PICK

His model price is $95.50 which is a positive 80% differential. Huge earnings coming on the balance sheet make it cheaper literally every day. Very volatile. Could go to $62.50 without any sweat.

TRADE

The biggest refinery in the US. Stock has gone down. Believes we are near the turn down of oil. Improving outlook.

BUY

This is a cyclical company. Very small dividend but plenty of free cash flow so that they can expand or build a refinery if they have to.

WAIT

Largest refiner in North America. Gasoline prices have dropped and this comes out of the refiner's pockets. Margins are declining, especially as we are off the summer driving season. Buy on weakness over the next couple of months. Good company.

Showing 106 to 120 of 143 entries

Most Recent Experts

Bruce Campbell (2)

Stone Castle Investment Management Inc.

The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)

Stockchase Premium

Martin Cobb, ASIP

Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management

The Weekly Buzzing Stocks by Billy Kawasaki

Stockchase

Jim Cramer - Mad Money

CNBC

Stockchase, in its reporting on what has been discussed by individuals on business television programs (in particular Business News Network), neither recommends nor promotes any investment strategies.

We paraphrase the experts by hand, we watch the shows and write down what we understood from the experts’ comments. We are human and can make mistakes, help us fix any errors. If you see something that you know is not right or if there is a problem with the site, feel free to email us at : [email protected].

Valero Energy Corp (VLO)