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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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VLO Stock Forecast

Valero Energy (VLO) stock forecast, based on 37 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $257.38, with a high of $312.00 and a low of $178.00. This represents a -3.88% decline from the last price of $267.76.

$100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 High: $312 Avg: $257.38 Low: $178 Last Closed Price: $267.76

VLO Stock Rating

Valero Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (2.70%), 20 Buy (54.05%), 15 Hold (40.54%), 1 Sell (2.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 37 1 15 20 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VLO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockValero Energy-3.88%
SectorEnergy Stocks 17.98%
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks2.48%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts4928
Avg Price Target$281.50$259.44$210.96
Last Closing Price$267.76$267.76$267.76
Upside/Downside5.13%-3.11%-21.21%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 262772119
Jun, 263772120
May, 263771119
Apr, 26468-119
Mar, 26477-119
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 02, 2026Lloyd ByrneJefferies$312.00$267.7716.52%16.52%
Jul 01, 2026Barclays$279.00$260.447.13%4.20%
Jun 12, 2026Morgan Stanley$255.00$255.60-0.23%-4.77%
Jun 11, 2026Manav GuptaUBS$280.00$259.847.76%4.57%
May 27, 2026Mizuho Securities$289.00$241.4519.69%7.93%
May 01, 2026Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley$232.00$244.80-5.23%-13.36%
Apr 24, 2026Morgan Stanley$222.00$233.83-5.06%-17.09%
Apr 21, 2026Wolfe Research$203.00$226.28-10.29%-24.19%
Apr 08, 2026Ryan ToddPiper Sandler$263.00$239.649.75%-1.78%
Jan 30, 2026Manav GuptaUBS$215.00$181.5218.44%-19.70%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 02, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 01, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 29, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jun 11, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Apr 27, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Apr 21, 2026Wolfe ResearchPeer PerformUnderperformdowngrade
Apr 15, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 08, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 25, 2026Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Feb 09, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $7 $14 $21 $28 $35 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.27$29.08$24.95$8.58$7.57---
Avg Forecast$1.77$28.02$24.25$8.00$7.96$11.11$14.33$13.00
High Forecast$1.99$33.39$24.36$8.73$10.44$15.98$19.22$14.76
Low Forecast$1.64$24.06$24.12$7.77$5.74$7.95$9.44$11.16
Surprise %28.25%3.78%2.89%7.25%-4.90%---

Revenue Forecast

$50B $120B $190B $260B $330B $400B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$113.98B$176.38B$144.77B$129.88B$122.69B---
Avg Forecast$106.58B$174.89B$144.49B$129.34B$120.94B$124.11B$108.76B$332.38B
High Forecast$116.74B$200.68B$146.99B$129.97B$127.83B$124.70B$120.08B$366.96B
Low Forecast$100.74B$155.90B$142.51B$127.67B$112.56B$123.53B$96.88B$296.07B
Surprise %6.94%0.85%0.19%0.42%1.45%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $3B $6B $9B $12B $15B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$930.00M$11.53B$8.84B$2.77B$2.35B---
Avg Forecast$406.35M$1.87B$8.81B$2.91B$2.46B$3.39B$4.15B$4.59B
High Forecast$793.06M$2.24B$10.57B$3.08B$3.68B$5.64B$6.78B$5.21B
Low Forecast$19.64M$1.50B$7.05B$2.74B$2.03B$2.81B$3.33B$3.94B
Surprise %128.87%516.59%0.31%-4.90%-4.74%---

VLO Forecast FAQ

Is Valero Energy stock a buy?

Valero Energy stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 37 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 15 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Valero Energy is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Valero Energy's price target?

Valero Energy's price target, set by 37 Wall Street analysts, averages $257.38 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $178 at the low end to $312 at the high end, suggesting a potential -3.88% change from the previous closing price of $267.76.

How does Valero Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Valero Energy's stock forecast shows a -3.88% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (17.98%) and underperforming the oil & gas refining & marketing stocks industry (2.48%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Valero Energy over the past three months?

  • July 2026: 10.53% Strong Buy, 36.84% Buy, 36.84% Hold, 10.53% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 15.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 35.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 15.79% Strong Buy, 36.84% Buy, 36.84% Hold, 5.26% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.

What is Valero Energy’s EPS forecast?

Valero Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $11.11, marking a 46.76% increase from the reported $7.57 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $14.33 in 2027, and $13 in 2028.

What is Valero Energy’s revenue forecast?

Valero Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $124.11B, reflecting a 1.16% increase from the reported $122.69B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $108.76B, and $332.38B for 2028.

What is Valero Energy’s net income forecast?

Valero Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $3.39B, representing an 44.23% increase from the reported $2.35B in 2025. Projections indicate $4.15B in 2027, and $4.59B in 2028.