Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is currently trading at $241.45. Based on 19 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $256.26, implying a 6.1% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

VLO

Valero Energy Corporation

EnergyOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$241.45

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$203.00$292.00
Current $241.45
Median: $259.00Mean: $254.15Current: $241.45

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • CitigroupMay 1, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $246.00 → $259.00

  • TD CowenApr 27, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $247.00 → $255.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $182.00 → $222.00

  • ScotiabankApr 22, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $178.00 → $226.00

  • Wolfe ResearchApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $203.00

  • CitigroupApr 15, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $212.00 → $246.00

  • BarclaysApr 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $184.00 → $261.00

  • Piper SandlerApr 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $236.00 → $263.00

  • BMO CapitalApr 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $230.00 → $270.00

  • UBSApr 2, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $215.00 → $280.00

  • Wells FargoMar 31, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $220.00 → $292.00

  • Raymond JamesMar 25, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $215.00 → $290.00

  • Goldman SachsMar 12, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $203.00 → $237.00

  • CitigroupFeb 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $190.00 → $212.00

  • Piper SandlerJan 30, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $217.00 → $220.00

  • Morgan StanleyJan 30, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $180.00 → $182.00

  • Morgan StanleyJan 27, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $175.00 → $180.00

  • JP MorganJan 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $197.00 → $200.00

  • Piper SandlerJan 8, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $223.00 → $217.00

  • MizuhoDec 12, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $190.00 → $192.00

  • B of A SecuritiesDec 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $198.00 → $195.00

  • BarclaysNov 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $169.00 → $184.00

  • Piper SandlerNov 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $201.00 → $223.00

  • Wells FargoNov 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $216.00 → $220.00

  • TD CowenOct 24, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $162.00 → $165.00

  • Raymond JamesOct 24, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $181.00 → $195.00

  • Piper SandlerOct 24, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $201.00

  • JP MorganOct 24, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $177.00 → $197.00

  • Raymond JamesOct 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $177.00 → $181.00

  • Wells FargoOct 17, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $216.00

  • JefferiesOct 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $181.00 → $194.00

  • JP MorganOct 9, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $147.00 → $177.00

  • BarclaysOct 7, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $151.00 → $169.00

  • Morgan StanleyOct 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $160.00 → $175.00

  • UBSSep 22, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $165.00 → $183.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupSep 19, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $135.00 → $185.00

  • MizuhoSep 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $166.00 → $190.00

  • Piper SandlerSep 11, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $171.00 → $200.00

  • Raymond JamesSep 9, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $170.00 → $177.00

  • B of A SecuritiesSep 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $152.00 → $179.00

  • Piper SandlerJul 28, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $159.00 → $168.00

  • UBSJul 25, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $164.00 → $165.00

  • Piper SandlerJul 22, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $160.00 → $159.00

  • TD CowenJul 22, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $118.00 → $140.00

  • Morgan StanleyJul 16, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $145.00 → $160.00

  • CitigroupJul 16, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $134.00 → $150.00

  • Raymond JamesJul 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $155.00 → $172.00

  • Wolfe ResearchJul 14, 2025

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • Piper SandlerJul 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $142.00 → $160.00

  • Wells FargoJul 9, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $151.00 → $168.00

  • UBSJul 8, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $150.00 → $164.00

  • Raymond JamesJun 30, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $150.00 → $155.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJun 18, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $135.00

  • Goldman SachsMay 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $127.00 → $154.00

  • MizuhoMay 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $158.00 → $166.00

  • BarclaysMay 12, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $140.00 → $141.00

  • Piper SandlerMay 9, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $144.00 → $140.00

  • UBSApr 28, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $160.00 → $150.00

  • Goldman SachsApr 28, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $115.00 → $127.00

  • JP MorganApr 28, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $152.00 → $147.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 24, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $160.00 → $145.00

  • ScotiabankApr 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $156.00 → $136.00

  • Raymond JamesApr 9, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $165.00 → $155.00

  • Piper SandlerMar 7, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $149.00 → $144.00

  • Wells FargoJan 31, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $160.00 → $159.00

  • MizuhoJan 8, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $165.00 → $158.00

  • MizuhoDec 16, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $171.00 → $165.00

  • Wells FargoDec 9, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $165.00 → $160.00

  • BarclaysNov 11, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $146.00 → $140.00

  • TD CowenOct 25, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $145.00 → $140.00

  • CitigroupOct 25, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $192.00 → $176.00

  • ScotiabankOct 10, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $173.00 → $141.00

  • Wells FargoOct 9, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $172.00 → $165.00

  • BMO CapitalOct 4, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $175.00 → $165.00

  • BarclaysOct 2, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $165.00 → $146.00

  • JP MorganOct 2, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $172.00 → $151.00

  • Piper SandlerSep 20, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $169.00 → $123.00

  • Goldman SachsSep 16, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $149.00 → $131.00

  • MizuhoSep 16, 2024

    PT action: Lowers

    $175.00 → $171.00

  • Wells FargoSep 3, 2024

    PT action: Raises

    $165.00 → $172.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$256.26

Based on 19 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (10)Hold (7)Sell (3)

Upside

+6.14%

Market Cap

$71.69B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jul 23, 2026D-57
P/E Ratio (TTM)17.65
Forward P/E12.08
P/B Ratio3.04
Dividend Yield1.94%
Return on Equity (ROE)15.85%
Operating Margin6.05%
Debt to Equity42.66
Beta (Volatility)0.57
52 Week Range$125.10 - $263.75
LowCurrent: $241.45High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 3

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
5/18/2026FISHER ERIC AOfficerSale at price 251.61 per share.7,500
3/12/2026FISHER ERIC AOfficerSale at price 227.69 - 238.73 per share.8,711
11/21/2025FRASER JASON W.Chief Financial OfficerSale at price 174.02 per share.9,933

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for VLO?

A. The current target price for Valero Energy Corporation is $256.26, which implies a 6.1% upside from the current price of $241.45. This is based on the consensus of 19 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for VLO?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 7 Hold, 2 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying VLO stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 3 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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