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Valero Energy (VLO) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$127.06 -3.89 (-2.97%)
As of 03:22 PM Eastern

Valero Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.56%
Annual Dividend
$4.52
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 18
Dividend Increase
Track Record
4 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
2.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio
159.72%

Valero Energy (VLO) pays an annual dividend of $4.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.56%. The next quarterly payment of $1.13 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Tuesday, May 20. VLO has grown its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.98%. The company currently pays out 159.72% of its earnings and 56.28% of its cash flow as dividends.

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VLO Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Valero Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

VLO Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Valero Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Valero Energy vs. The Competition

Compare Valero Energy's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Energy and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeValero EnergyEnergy CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$4.52$0.04$1.42
Dividend Yield3.58%11.08%3.87%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth2.97%31.11%11.27%
Track Record4 years5 years11 years

Valero Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings159.72%
Based on This Year's Estimate57.07%
Based on Next Year's Estimate43.25%
Based on Cashflow56.59%

Valero Energy Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/6/2025quarterly$1.13 - 3.86%5/20/20255/20/20256/18/2025
1/16/2025quarterly$1.13+$0.06
5.61%
3.24%1/30/20251/30/20253/3/2025
10/29/2024quarterly$1.07 - 3.35%11/20/202411/20/202412/20/2024
7/18/2024quarterly$1.07 - 2.9%8/1/20248/1/20249/3/2024
5/15/2024quarterly$1.07 - 2.71%5/30/20245/30/20246/28/2024
1/18/2024quarterly$1.07+$0.05
4.90%
3.4%1/31/20242/1/20243/4/2024
11/7/2023quarterly$1.02 - 3.31%11/16/202311/17/202312/20/2023
7/20/2023quarterly$1.02 - 3.38%8/2/20238/3/20239/5/2023

This table shows Valero Energy's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Valero Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Valero Energy is 3.58%. Learn more on VLO's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for VLO shares is $4.52. Learn more on VLO's annual dividend history.

Valero Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Valero Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.13 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Valero Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.13 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Valero Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 2.97% per year.

Valero Energy has increased its dividend for the past 4 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.06 on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

The dividend payout ratio for VLO is:
  • 159.72% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 57.07% based on this year's estimates
  • 43.25% based on next year's estimates
  • 56.59% based on cash flow

Valero Energy's dividend yield of 3.50% is lower than the average Energy company that issues a dividend. The company's 4 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio of 159.72% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, VLO will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 43.25% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Valero Energy stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations.


This page (NYSE:VLO) was last updated on 6/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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