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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 $310.20, with a high of $357.00 and a low of $203.00. This represents a -9.21% decline from the last price of $341.67.

$100 $160 $220 $280 $340 $400 High: $357 Avg: $310.2 Low: $203 Last Closed Price: $341.67

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-9.21%
SectorEnergy Stocks 10.29%
IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing Stocks-3.94%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts61234
Avg Price Target$340.17$316.33$238.94
Last Closing Price$341.67$341.67$341.67
Upside/Downside-0.44%-7.42%-30.07%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Aug, 263762119
Jul, 262772119
Jun, 263772120
May, 263771119
Apr, 26468-119
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 04, 2026Mizuho Securities$300.00$307.58-2.46%-12.20%
Aug 03, 2026Jefferies$350.00$312.9011.86%2.44%
Jul 31, 2026Manav GuptaUBS$355.00$308.1215.21%3.90%
Jul 31, 2026Sam MargolinWells Fargo$356.00$311.7114.21%4.19%
Jul 31, 2026Barclays$323.00$311.713.62%-5.46%
Jul 22, 2026Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs$357.00$314.8013.41%4.49%
Jul 13, 2026Raymond James$340.00$290.6216.99%-0.49%
Jul 02, 2026Lloyd ByrneJefferies$312.00$267.7716.52%-8.68%
Jul 01, 2026Barclays$279.00$260.447.13%-18.34%
Jun 12, 2026Morgan Stanley$255.00$255.60-0.23%-25.37%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 31, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 31, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 22, 2026Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold
Jul 21, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Jul 14, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 13, 2026Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Jul 02, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 01, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 29, 2026Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold

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 $310.2 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $203 at the low end to $357 at the high end, suggesting a potential -9.21% change from the previous closing price of $341.67.

How does Valero Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Valero Energy's stock forecast shows a -9.21% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (10.29%) and underperforming the oil & gas refining & marketing stocks industry (-3.94%).

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

  • August 2026: 15.79% Strong Buy, 36.84% Buy, 31.58% Hold, 10.53% Sell, 5.26% Strong Sell.
  • 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.

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.