Analyst Signal

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

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)

$244.09

Avg Target

$225.00

Based on 17 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (10)Hold (8)Sell (1)

Upside

-7.82%

Market Cap

$72.99B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Apr 30, 2026D-27
P/E Ratio (TTM)32.20
Forward P/E15.42
P/B Ratio3.08
Dividend Yield1.97%
Return on Equity (ROE)8.30%
Operating Margin5.93%
Debt to Equity43.99
Beta (Volatility)0.73
52 Week Range$99.00 - $258.43
LowCurrent: $244.09High

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
1/21/2026WALSH RICHARD JOEGeneral CounselN/A14,941
1/21/2026FISHER ERIC AOfficerN/A13,073
1/21/2026BHULLAR HARMINDER S.Chief Financial OfficerN/A6,284

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.

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