Valero Energy Corp [NYSE: VLO] loss -3.70% or -5.36 points to close at $139.37 with a heavy trading volume of 4625140 shares.
It opened the trading session at $142.91, the shares rose to $143.58 and dropped to $138.07, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for VLO points out that the company has recorded 0.90% gains over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 3.19M shares, VLO reached to a volume of 4625140 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Valero Energy Corp [VLO]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for VLO shares is $157.06 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on VLO stock is a recommendation set at 1.78. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
TD Cowen have made an estimate for Valero Energy Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Hold, with their previous recommendation back on July 22, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on July 16, 2025, representing the official price target for Valero Energy Corp stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 1.80, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 14.69. Price to Free Cash Flow for VLO in the course of the last twelve months was 12.96 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 1.11.
Trading performance analysis for VLO stock
Valero Energy Corp [VLO] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -5.54. With this latest performance, VLO shares gained by 3.68% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 0.90% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 13.69% in the past year of trading.
Valero Energy Corp [VLO]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Valero Energy Corp [VLO] shares currently have an operating margin of 1.73% and a Gross Margin at 2.54%. Valero Energy Corp’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 0.61%.
Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Valero Energy Corp. ( VLO), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 3.07%, suggesting modest shareholder returns. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 1.23%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Valero Energy Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 2.21%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Valero Energy Corp’s (VLO) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.44%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Valero Energy Corp (VLO) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $76496.67 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 1.62% and a Quick Ratio of 1.11%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Valero Energy Corp [VLO]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for VLO. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Valero Energy Corp go to 14.09%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Valero Energy Corp [VLO]
There are presently around $87.80%, or 88.29% of VLO stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of VLO stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 30.99 million shares, which is approximately 9.5636%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 26.84 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$4.21 billion in VLO stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$3.54 billion in VLO stock with ownership which is approximately 6.9718%.
