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Valero Energy (VLO) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$235.83 -0.86 (-0.36%)
Closing price 05/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$236.05 +0.22 (+0.09%)
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Valero Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.04%
Annual Dividend
$4.80
Next
Dividend Payment
Jun. 23
Dividend Increase
Track Record
4 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
2.89%
Dividend Payout Ratio
34.88%

Valero Energy (VLO) pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.04%. The next quarterly payment of $1.20 per share is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, May 21. VLO has grown its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.89% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 34.88% of its earnings and 22.33% 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 and yield with averages for Energy and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeValero EnergyEnergy CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$4.80$0.10$1.71
Dividend Yield2.04%10.21%4.00%
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 Earnings34.88%
Based on This Year's Estimate17.42%
Based on Next Year's Estimate22.76%
Based on Cashflow22.33%

Valero Energy Dividend History by Quarter

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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/7/2026quarterly$1.20 - 2.04%5/21/20265/21/20266/23/2026
1/22/2026quarterly$1.20+$0.07
6.19%		2.47%2/5/20262/5/20263/9/2026
10/29/2025quarterly$1.13 - 2.65%11/20/202511/20/202512/18/2025
7/17/2025quarterly$1.13 - 3.12%7/31/20257/31/20259/2/2025
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

This table shows Valero Energy's quarterly dividend 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 2.04%. Learn more on VLO's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for VLO shares is $4.80. Learn more on VLO's annual dividend history.

Valero Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Valero Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.20 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Valero Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.20 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Valero Energy's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Valero Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 2.89% 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 $0.07 on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for VLO is:
  • 34.88% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 17.42% based on this year's estimates
  • 22.76% based on next year's estimates
  • 22.33% based on cash flow

Valero Energy's dividend yield of 2.03% 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 34.88% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Valero Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.

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This page (NYSE:VLO) was last updated on 5/8/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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