Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors lowered its holdings in shares of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO – Free Report) by 68.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,912 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 4,122 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors’ holdings in Valero Energy were worth $498,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in VLO. Whipplewood Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Valero Energy by 3,400.0% during the 1st quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 105 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Valero Energy in the first quarter worth about $28,000. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Valero Energy by 134.0% during the first quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC bought a new stake in Valero Energy during the first quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Valero Energy during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 78.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Valero Energy Price Performance
VLO opened at $361.90 on Wednesday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $308.23 and a 200 day moving average of $261.71. The stock has a market cap of $104.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.02, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Valero Energy Corporation has a 52-week low of $151.25 and a 52-week high of $364.90.
Valero Energy Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 31st. Investors of record on Friday, July 31st were paid a $1.20 dividend. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 31st. Valero Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.92%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
VLO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price objective on Valero Energy in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Valero Energy from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Valero Energy from $286.00 to $357.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Valero Energy from $232.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Valero Energy from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $289.94.
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Key Headlines Impacting Valero Energy
Here are the key news stories impacting Valero Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $389 from $356 and reiterated an “overweight” rating. The new target implies further upside from the stock’s recent level, providing a notable near-term catalyst. Wells Fargo raises Valero price target
- Positive Sentiment: Valero’s fresh 52-week high reflects continued investor interest in its earnings outlook and operating momentum. The company’s latest quarterly results substantially exceeded expectations, with revenue rising sharply year over year, strengthening the fundamental case for the rally. Valero hits a fresh high
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts have raised their earnings expectations: Erste Group increased its FY2027 EPS forecast to $28.75 from $25.43, while another analyst raised FY2026 estimates. Although Erste maintains a “hold” rating, the revisions indicate improving expectations for Valero’s profitability. Valero EPS estimates increased
- Positive Sentiment: Valero was included among stocks with strong relative price strength, positive earnings revisions and favorable momentum. It was also added to a Zacks Rank #1 “Strong Buy” growth-stock list, potentially attracting momentum-oriented investors. Stocks with relative price strength
- Neutral Sentiment: President Trump’s meeting with refiners to discuss gasoline prices creates uncertainty. Pressure to lower pump prices could benefit consumers but may squeeze refiners’ margins and shareholder returns.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 7,500 shares of Valero Energy stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.17, for a total transaction of $2,011,275.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 19,742 shares in the company, valued at $5,294,212.14. This trade represents a 27.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.36% of the stock is owned by insiders.
About Valero Energy
Valero Energy Corporation is a San Antonio, Texas–based integrated downstream energy company that manufactures and markets transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks and other industrial products. The company’s operations focus on refining crude oil into finished fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as producing asphalt and other refined product streams for commercial and industrial customers.
In addition to refining, Valero has significant operations in renewable fuels, including the production of ethanol and other biofuels, and it manages an extensive logistics network of pipelines, terminals, rail and marine assets to move feedstocks and finished products.
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