Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) Stock Price & Analysis
Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) fell 0.90% to USD 302.5 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
VLO last closed at USD 305.26; the session ranged USD 301.05–308.99 on volume of 2,196,755 shares. Market capitalization is $89.82B, with a 52-week range of USD 130.78–320.24 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 302.5 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.90% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 305.26 |
| Open | USD 304.37 |
| Day Range | USD 301.05 – 308.99 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 130.78 – 320.24 |
| Volume | 2,196,755 shares |
| Market Cap | $89.82B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VLO)
Nexqual's technical model rates VLO "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 61.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 264.98) |
| MACD | 14.22 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (VLO)
Wall Street analysts rate VLO "Buy" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 289.47 (range USD 190–357), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 289.47 |
| High Target | USD 357 |
| Low Target | USD 190 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 7 / 3 |
Earnings (VLO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 10.13 |
| Revenue Estimate | $38.43B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 4.22 vs est 3.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.82 vs est 3.27 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.66 vs est 3.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.28 vs est 1.77 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VLO)
| Total Revenue | $117.84B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +6.60% |
| Gross Margin | +14.56% |
| Operating Margin | +6.05% |
| Profit Margin | +3.57% |
| ROE | +15.85% |
| Debt / Equity | 42.66 |
| Current Ratio | 1.58 |
| Total Cash | $5.73B |
| Total Debt | $11.49B |
| Free Cash Flow | $4.79B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VLO)
Nexqual rates Valero Energy Corp/Tx's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -6% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 15%, operating 6% |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $5.73B cash vs $11.5B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $4.79B, slim 3.9% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 6.5% |
Ownership (VLO)
| Insider Ownership | +0.41% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +87.79% |
| Shares Outstanding | 296.93M |
| Float | 295.39M |
| Short % of Float | +4.04% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Leadership (VLO)
Valero Energy Corp/Tx is led by R. Lane Riggs (age 59), CEO, President & Chairman, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
| CEO, President & Chairman | R. Lane Riggs (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & COO | Gary K. Simmons (age 60) |
| Senior VP & CFO | Harminder S. Bhullar (age 44) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Brian Donovan |
| Executive Director of Media Relations & Communications | Lillian Riojas |
Major Backers & Investors (VLO)
Notable institutional backers of Valero Energy Corp/Tx include Charles Schwab, FMR, LLC, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Charles Schwab | 3.17% |
| FMR, LLC | 2.82% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.74% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.44% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.2% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.16% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 20.53% |
| BlackRock | 10.11% |
| State Street | 7.82% |
| Geode Capital | 2.79% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC.
From Valero Energy Corp/Tx's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally.
- It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol.
- The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt; feedstocks; aromatics; sulfur and residual fuel oil; intermediate oils; and sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils.
- It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 01:12 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.