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 $190.22, with a high of $220.00 and a low of $162.00. This represents a -3.40% decline from the last price of $196.91.

$120 $140 $160 $180 $200 $220 High: $220 Avg: $190.22 Low: $162 Last Closed Price: $196.91

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%), 16 Hold (43.24%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 37 16 20 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VLO Price Target Upside V Benchmarks


TypeNameUpside
StockValero Energy-3.40%
SectorEnergy Stocks 7.20%
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks3.03%

Price Target Trends


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Avg Price Target$195.00$197.63$181.55
Last Closing Price$196.91$196.91$196.91
Upside/Downside-0.97%0.37%-7.80%
Ratings Trends

DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 26477-119
Jan, 26479--20
Dec, 25497--20
Nov, 25497--20
Oct, 25596--20
Analyst Price Target Forecasts

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 30, 2026Manav GuptaUBS$215.00$181.5218.44%9.19%
Jan 30, 2026Morgan Stanley$182.00$179.311.50%-7.57%
Jan 30, 2026Piper Sandler$220.00$181.2821.36%11.73%
Jan 27, 2026Morgan Stanley$180.00$183.28-1.79%-8.59%
Jan 16, 2026Scotiabank$178.00$184.52-3.53%-9.60%
Jan 09, 2026Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$197.00$191.322.97%0.05%
Jan 08, 2026Ryan ToddPiper Sandler$217.00$183.8618.02%10.20%
Dec 12, 2025Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$192.00$171.9411.67%-2.49%
Oct 24, 2025Manav GuptaUBS$183.00$173.155.69%-7.06%
Oct 24, 2025Ryan ToddPiper Sandler$201.00$173.1316.10%2.08%
Analyst Rating Forecasts

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 09, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 30, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 30, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 16, 2026ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 08, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 06, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 24, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 24, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Oct 24, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 17, 2025Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold

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$3.16$29.08$24.95$8.60----
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 %78.53%3.78%2.89%7.50%----

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-----
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%-----

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$1.29B$11.53B$8.84B$2.77B----
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 %216.97%516.59%0.31%-4.90%----

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, 16 Hold, 0 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 $190.22 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $162 at the low end to $220 at the high end, suggesting a potential -3.40% change from the previous closing price of $196.91.

How does Valero Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Valero Energy's stock forecast shows a -3.40% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (7.20%) and underperforming the oil & gas refining & marketing stocks industry (3.03%).

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

  • February 2026: 21.05% Strong Buy, 36.84% Buy, 36.84% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 35.00% Buy, 45.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 45.00% Buy, 35.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Valero Energy’s EPS forecast?

Valero Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.96, marking a -7.44% decrease from the reported $8.6 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $11.11 in 2026, $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 2025 is $120.94B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $124.11B, followed by $108.76B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $2.46B, representing a -11.02% decrease from the reported $2.77B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.39B in 2026, $4.15B in 2027, and $4.59B in 2028.