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Valero Energy Corp (VLO)

239.77

-4.36 (1.79%)

as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Valero Energy Corp (VLO) has garnered mixed reviews from experts with varying perspectives on its performance. The first review emphasizes the importance of maintaining a favorable spread between oil prices and gasoline prices, suggesting that if managed well, the company could generate significant profits for investors. However, another expert points out that despite the rising price of crude oil, large investors seem hesitant to buy into Valero, indicating a potential uncertainty in the market. This expert mentions the current stability in the market as somewhat orderly amidst geopolitical tensions. Additionally, a third review introduces a comparison between Valero and another company, FANG, highlighting Valero's potential for a better dividend yield but slower growth. This review suggests that Valero may appeal to more conservative investors looking for steady income, while FANG represents a higher-risk, higher-reward investment option for those willing to embrace volatility.

Consensus

Mixed

Valuation

Fair Value

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PXD

BUY

Likes it, as long as they maintain the spread of how much they pay for oil and the price of gas. It will print money for you.

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HOLD

Big oil names like this have lots of traders have been up for a long time, but today aren't doing anything. That means big money is not buying in on $150 crude. We are in a war. There's along weekend ahead. Things seems orderly and it makes sense.

COMMENT

VLO vs. FANG

Refineries and such. Probably looking at a nicer dividend, but slower growth. This is the one for you if you just want to relax and collect the dividend.

FANG is the one Jim Cramer's always recommending. This one will be volatile. The one to pick if you want to have fun and make (or lose) a lot.

COMMENT

Up 31% YTD. Gasoline is the strongest product within energy. Technically, this is overbought. Price targets are below the current share price, so the street is suspicious of this name.

BUY

Upgraded today

Oil is rangebound at $70-80 and the refiners like this stability especially as we enter spring driving season.

PARTIAL SELL

He owned too much energy (12% of his portfolio and now 6%). Energy hasn't performed in the past 12 months.

DON'T BUY

Bearish on refineries at large. More capacity coming on line globally, namely Nigeria and Mexico. Medium-term outlook is not phenomenal.

DON'T BUY

Trades at a low PE, but is a value trap and is highly cyclical. Their EPS leapt from $9.16 in 20167 to -$3.50 in 2020 to $29.11 last year! Up, down and up big. Has had a a partial share buyback. Today, share are hitting 5-year highs. However, future 2025 EPS estimates are sliding to less than half of 2022's peaks, because of less demand for oil and gas. Also, the existential long-term obstacle are EV's. Consider the massive clean-energy incentives in Biden's 2022 IRA. It's possible earnings have already peaked--big warning.

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COMMENT

Buy at $100?

First, oil is under a lot of pressure now. Valero at $100 would mean crude at $50. Look at the end of each quarter to buy--buy according to timing, nor price.

SELL

FMV is $375. The 10-year picture sees it peaking at 2x book, and it now has to break through that ceiling. Market has memory, so it will take a lot of pressure to bust out. Not his favourite. Prefers Canadian to US stocks.

SELL ON STRENGTH

At the core to reap the benefits of huge demand going forward. Stock has doubled since October 2020. The market is buying a lot of April 100 calls with the stock at $90. He intends to sell higher strikes against it as it rallies.

BUY

Inflation-protection trades: energy (and materials). Both cyclical sectors are positively correlated to inflation. She also likes Martin Marietta given its heavy business in residential and non-res construction and a tailwind from Dems and Republicans to fix bridges and ports during supply-chain issues. Financials: JPM she likes, though they had a disappointing recent earnings, they do have a multi-faceted business. For more cyclicals, consider EM, namely IEMG.

HOLD

They just reported this morning and they were strong. They benefit from increased crude demand from gasoline as public transportation is out of demand. They have one of the best refinery complexes. He has held it before. He thinks it is a well run company but is a bet on crude and gasoline.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Jul 11/19, Down 29%) He thought he would cleverly avoid oil stocks and hold a refiner instead. It did not work out as the stock let go from its book value to half that. The stock is fine he thinks.

TOP PICK

It broke out in October when he bought it. It's stable for an oil stock. When energy takes off, so will VLO. (Analysts’ price target is $108.94)

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Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy Corp stock symbol?

Valero Energy Corp is a American stock, trading under the symbol VLO (previously VLO-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (VLO). It is usually referred to as NYSE:VLO or VLO

Is Valero Energy Corp a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 2 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on VLO (previously VLO-N on Stockchase). 1 analyst recommended to BUY and 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is TOP PICK. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Valero Energy Corp.

Is Valero Energy Corp a good investment or a top pick?

Valero Energy Corp was recommended as a Top Pick by Keith Richards on 2019-12-31. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Valero Energy Corp.

Why is Valero Energy Corp stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for Valero Energy Corp.

Is Valero Energy Corp worth watching?

Valero Energy Corp is followed by 60 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Valero Energy Corp stock price?

On 2026-06-17, Valero Energy Corp (VLO) stock closed at a price of $239.77.

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