Valero Energy FY2025 EPS Estimate Lifted by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research has increased its FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Valero Energy to $6.53, up from $6.48, while the current consensus estimate is $7.92.
• Several research firms have also raised their price targets for Valero Energy, with UBS Group now at $183, and Mizuho at $190, indicating positive sentiment for the stock.
• Valero Energy recently announced a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share, reflecting a dividend yield of 2.7%, but has a high payout ratio of 188.33%.

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO - Free Report) - Zacks Research upped their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Valero Energy in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, September 23rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the oil and gas company will earn $6.53 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $6.48. The consensus estimate for Valero Energy's current full-year earnings is $7.92 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Valero Energy's Q4 2025 earnings at $1.13 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.46 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $3.23 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.21 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.92 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.62 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.46 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on VLO. UBS Group increased their price objective on Valero Energy from $165.00 to $183.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday. Raymond James Financial increased their price objective on Valero Energy from $170.00 to $177.00 and gave the stock a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 9th. Evercore ISI increased their price objective on Valero Energy from $135.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an "in-line" rating in a research report on Friday, September 19th. TD Cowen cut Valero Energy from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $118.00 to $140.00 in a research report on Tuesday, July 22nd. Finally, Mizuho increased their price objective on Valero Energy from $166.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, September 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Valero Energy currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $165.00.

Valero Energy Stock Up 2.4%

Shares of NYSE VLO opened at $170.40 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $52.93 billion, a PE ratio of 71.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Valero Energy has a 52-week low of $99.00 and a 52-week high of $172.03. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $147.23 and a 200 day moving average price of $134.67.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 24th. The oil and gas company reported $2.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.62. The firm had revenue of $29.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $27 billion. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 5.76% and a net margin of 0.62%.The business's revenue was down 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.71 EPS.

Valero Energy Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 31st were paid a dividend of $1.13 per share. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, July 31st. Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio is 188.33%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Valero Energy

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Wayfinding Financial LLC purchased a new position in Valero Energy in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Hoey Investments Inc. purchased a new position in Valero Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. GFG Capital LLC purchased a new position in Valero Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. increased its stake in Valero Energy by 156.6% in the 1st quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 213 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new position in Valero Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 78.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Valero Energy Company Profile

Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol.

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