WP Advisors LLC lessened its position in Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO – Free Report) by 4.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 24,654 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 1,225 shares during the period. Valero Energy comprises 2.2% of WP Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest holding. WP Advisors LLC’s holdings in Valero Energy were worth $9,556,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 3,400.0% during the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 105 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC grew its position in shares of Valero Energy by 57.6% in the second quarter. Cornerstone Financial Management LLC now owns 104 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the period. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in Valero Energy in the first quarter valued at $28,000. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in Valero Energy by 134.0% in the first quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Global Assets Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Valero Energy in the first quarter valued at $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.69% of the company’s stock.
More Valero Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Valero Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Record quarterly profitability: Valero reported net income of approximately $6.8 billion, or $23.89 per share, compared with $1.1 billion, or $3.53 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted EPS of $23.90 exceeded consensus estimates near $21.17-$21.28, while revenue of $46.10 billion also surpassed expectations. Valero Energy Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Refining strength drove the beat: Higher refining margins, tight inventories and strong operating performance supported the earnings surge. Renewable diesel and ethanol profitability also improved, with ethanol production reaching a record level. Valero kicks off refiner results with record quarterly profit on higher margins
- Positive Sentiment: Cash generation and strategic progress: Robust cash flow and the completion of a key refining upgrade strengthen Valero’s operating position and could support shareholder returns if favorable refining conditions persist. Valero Energy Posts Surging Q3 Profit and Completes Key Refining Upgrade
- Neutral Sentiment: Results are highly cyclical: The exceptional year-over-year improvement reflects refining margins that can change rapidly with fuel demand, crude costs, inventories and geopolitical conditions. Investors will focus on whether current margins remain elevated.
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and analyst caution may be limiting the reaction: TD Cowen raised its price target from $375 to $400 but maintained a “hold” rating; the target remains below the stock’s recent trading level. After a sharp run-up toward its yearly high, investors may be locking in gains despite the earnings beat. TD Cowen raises Valero price target
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts recently commented on VLO shares. Piper Sandler upped their price target on shares of Valero Energy from $329.00 to $435.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Valero Energy from $300.00 to $434.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Valero Energy from $255.00 to $411.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, September 14th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Valero Energy from $389.00 to $485.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Valero Energy from $365.00 to $457.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $385.75.
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Valero Energy Trading Down 2.4%
Shares of NYSE VLO opened at $426.06 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $391.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $309.38. Valero Energy Corporation has a 52-week low of $159.90 and a 52-week high of $461.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $122.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.68, a PEG ratio of 0.26 and a beta of 0.59.
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The oil and gas company reported $23.90 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $21.17 by $2.73. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 26.74% and a net margin of 5.17%. The company had revenue of $46.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.71 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.66 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 43.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Valero Energy Corporation will post 52.55 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Valero Energy Company Profile
Valero Energy Corporation is an international energy company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company’s primary business is refining and marketing transportation fuels, including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other products used by commercial, industrial and consumer customers.
Valero operates refineries in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Its refining operations also produce asphalt, petrochemical feedstocks and other petroleum-based products. The company markets fuel through wholesale channels and branded retail networks, including Valero, Beacon and Shamrock-branded locations.
In addition to conventional refining, Valero has businesses focused on renewable fuels.
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