NYSE:VLO

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This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

Valero Energy Corp (VLO-N) has experienced a notable rise of 31% year-to-date, indicating robust performance in the market. Gasoline, a core product for Valero, is recognized as the strongest segment in the energy sector right now, which contributes positively to the company's outlook. However, technical analysis suggests that the stock may be overbought at its current levels, indicating caution for potential investors. Additionally, the price targets set by analysts are below the current share price, reflecting skepticism from the market regarding the sustainability of this rally. As a result, investors might want to assess whether to capitalize on the gains or wait for a potential correction.

Consensus
Cautious
Valuation
Overvalued
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.

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)
DON'T BUY
The refiner space is sooo volatile. Excess US supply of oil is a good thing. The real issue is demand. You need to see the share price clear out all the investors who timed their entry poorly. This could mean more downside to come -- don't catch the falling knife. Stay away for now.
TOP PICK
Refiner, terrific yield. Stock's done well. High FMV. In the States, where there's better energy demand. Also defensive. He's trying to be partially aggressive, partially defensive. Yield is 4.26%. (Analysts’ price target is $103.56)
DON'T BUY

Well run, good pure play on refining. But you want to own refiners at beginning of cycle, when prices are low or going up, not now. Now you want to be in the integrated space.

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Valero Energy Corp(VLO-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

Total Signals / Votes : 1

Stockchase rating for Valero Energy Corp is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Valero Energy Corp(VLO-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy Corp stock symbol?

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On 2025-03-14, Valero Energy Corp (VLO-N) stock closed at a price of $127.75.