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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is currently trading at $245.58. Based on 18 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $232.33, implying a 5.4% downside. 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)

$245.58

Avg Target

$232.33

Based on 18 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (11)Hold (8)Sell (1)

Upside

-5.39%

Market Cap

$73.43B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Apr 30, 2026D-23
P/E Ratio (TTM)32.44
Forward P/E15.51
P/B Ratio3.09
Dividend Yield1.97%
Return on Equity (ROE)8.30%
Operating Margin5.93%
Debt to Equity43.99
Beta (Volatility)0.61
52 Week Range$99.00 - $258.43
LowCurrent: $245.58High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 15Insider Sells: 2

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
3/12/2026FISHER ERIC AOfficerSale at price 227.69 - 238.73 per share.8,711
2/25/2026WALSH RICHARD JOEGeneral CounselStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.8,800
2/25/2026FISHER ERIC AOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.5,990
2/25/2026BHULLAR HARMINDER S.Chief Financial OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.7,050
2/25/2026RIGGS R LANEChief Executive OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.37,850
2/25/2026SIMMONS GARY K.Chief Operating OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.13,320
2/5/2026SIMMONS GARY K.Chief Operating OfficerStock Gift at price 0.00 per share.768
1/21/2026FISHER ERIC AOfficerN/A13,073
1/21/2026BHULLAR HARMINDER S.Chief Financial OfficerN/A6,284
1/21/2026SIMMONS GARY K.Chief Operating OfficerN/A27,546

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A. The current target price for Valero Energy Corporation is $232.33, which implies a 5.4% downside from the current price of $245.58. This is based on the consensus of 18 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for VLO?

A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 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 15 insider buys and 2 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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