3,032 Shares in Valero Energy Corporation $VLO Acquired by Yukon Wealth Management Inc.

Key Points

• Yukon Wealth Management acquired 3,032 Valero shares worth approximately $790,000 during the second quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 78.69% of VLO.
• Valero reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $12.54 beating estimates by $2.43 and revenue rising 48.8% year over year to $44.48 billion. Tight refining capacity and low inventories are supporting margins.
• Shares opened at $346.90, near their 52-week high, while analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus. Valero also announced a $1.20 quarterly dividend, equivalent to a $4.80 annualized payout and a 1.4% yield.

Yukon Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 3,032 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at approximately $790,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of VLO. V Square Quantitative Management LLC increased its position in Valero Energy by 0.6% during the 1st quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC now owns 6,670 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $1,648,000 after purchasing an additional 42 shares in the last quarter. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. raised its holdings in Valero Energy by 5.8% in the second quarter. M.E. Allison & CO. Inc. now owns 916 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $239,000 after buying an additional 50 shares during the period. Ridgecrest Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in Valero Energy by 5.0% during the second quarter. Ridgecrest Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,054 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $275,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC lifted its position in Valero Energy by 5.5% during the fourth quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 975 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $159,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC grew its stake in Valero Energy by 32.9% during the fourth quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 206 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the period. 78.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Valero Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Valero Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Tight global refining capacity, low light-product inventories and supply disruptions are supporting stronger refining margins. Valero’s flexible coastal refinery network is positioned to benefit if these conditions persist. Is Valero Energy Poised to Benefit From a Tight Refining Market?
• Positive Sentiment: Valero was included in a Zacks list of Rank #1 “Strong Buy” growth stocks, reflecting favorable earnings momentum and growth characteristics. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for August 27th
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s approximately $7.9 billion cash balance, low leverage and established capital-return program provide financial flexibility. Refinery upgrades could further improve cash generation and shareholder returns. Will Valero’s Excess Cash Translate Into Higher Shareholder Returns?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage also points to falling Treasury yields, strong earnings trends and low debt as potential supports for VLO, while Barron’s sees additional upside after the shares more than doubled in 2026 on surging refining margins. 3 Growth Stocks to Buy as Treasury Yields Fall
• Neutral Sentiment: Valero was highlighted in several investment screens and value-oriented articles, increasing visibility but adding limited new company-specific information.
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank AG downgraded Valero from “buy” to “hold.” The move may temper enthusiasm, particularly with the stock trading close to its 52-week high after a substantial rally. Finviz Valero Energy coverage

Valero Energy Stock Performance

Shares of VLO stock opened at $346.90 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $99.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.39, a PEG ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.55. The business has a 50 day moving average of $301.22 and a two-hundred day moving average of $258.41. Valero Energy Corporation has a 52 week low of $149.52 and a 52 week high of $353.00. 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 (NYSE:VLO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The oil and gas company reported $12.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.11 by $2.43. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 26.74% and a net margin of 5.17%.The company had revenue of $44.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $39.47 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.28 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 48.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts anticipate that Valero Energy Corporation will post 40.62 EPS for the current year.

Valero Energy Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Investors of record on Friday, July 31st will be paid a dividend of $1.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.92%.

Insider Transactions at Valero Energy

In other Valero Energy news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 7,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.17, for a total value of $2,011,275.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 19,742 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,294,212.14. The trade was a 27.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.36% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

VLO has been the subject of several recent research reports. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Valero Energy from $280.00 to $355.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $289.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Valero Energy from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Piper Sandler reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $329.00 price target on shares of Valero Energy in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised their price objective on Valero Energy from $300.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $288.00.

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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