Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is currently trading at $244.09. Based on 17 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $225.00, implying a 7.8% downside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
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)
Avg Target
$225.00
Based on 17 analysts
Analyst Recommendations
Upside
-7.82%
Market Cap
$72.99B
Financial & Investment Metrics
Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)
Buy vs Sell (Count)
Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)
No major insider buying detected recently.
Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | FISHER ERIC A | Officer | Sale at price 227.69 - 238.73 per share. | 8,711 |
| 2/25/2026 | WALSH RICHARD JOE | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 8,800 |
| 2/25/2026 | FISHER ERIC A | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 5,990 |
| 2/25/2026 | BHULLAR HARMINDER S. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 7,050 |
| 2/25/2026 | RIGGS R LANE | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 37,850 |
| 2/25/2026 | SIMMONS GARY K. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | 13,320 |
| 2/5/2026 | SIMMONS GARY K. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | 768 |
| 1/21/2026 | WALSH RICHARD JOE | General Counsel | N/A | 14,941 |
| 1/21/2026 | FISHER ERIC A | Officer | N/A | 13,073 |
| 1/21/2026 | BHULLAR HARMINDER S. | Chief Financial Officer | N/A | 6,284 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the current target price and upside for VLO?
A. The current target price for Valero Energy Corporation is $225.00, which implies a 7.8% downside from the current price of $244.09. This is based on the consensus of 17 Wall Street analysts.
Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for VLO?
A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 6 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.