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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$141.96 +3.95 (+2.86%)
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Valero Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
15

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Valero Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 13 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for VLO.

Consensus Price Target

$150.88
6.28% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Valero Energy, the average price target is $150.88. The highest price target for VLO is $177.00, while the lowest price target for VLO is $118.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.28% from the current price of $141.96.
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VLO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/2/24 to 7/2/25
1 Month Ago
6/2/24 to 6/2/25
3 Months Ago
4/3/24 to 4/3/25
1 Year Ago
7/3/23 to 7/2/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$150.88$151.93$152.67$171.47
Forecasted Upside6.28% Upside18.53% Upside33.44% Upside8.55% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

VLO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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VLO Price Targets by Month

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Valero Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeValero EnergyEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.68
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.28% Upside61.85% Upside10.13% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/30/2025Raymond James Financial
4 of 5 stars
Justin Jenkins
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Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$150.00 ➝ $155.00+14.32%
6/18/2025Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
Stephen Richardson
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Initiated CoverageIn-Line$135.00-4.82%
5/13/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Nitin Kumar
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$158.00 ➝ $166.00+24.22%
5/13/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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N. Mehta
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$127.00 ➝ $154.00+18.03%
5/12/2025Barclays
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Theresa Chen
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $141.00+8.06%
5/9/2025Piper Sandler
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R. Todd
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$144.00 ➝ $140.00+14.89%
4/28/2025UBS Group
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Manav Gupta
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$160.00 ➝ $150.00+30.72%
4/28/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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John Royall
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$152.00 ➝ $147.00+28.38%
4/25/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy$121.00 ➝ $118.00+4.11%
4/24/2025Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $145.00+28.46%
4/11/2025Scotiabank
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Paul Cheng
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Lower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$156.00 ➝ $136.00+22.98%
2/4/2025Tudor Pickering
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M. Blair
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/31/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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R. Read
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $159.00+18.86%
10/25/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$192.00 ➝ $176.00+32.78%
10/17/2024Bank of America
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$150.00+10.68%
10/4/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$175.00 ➝ $165.00+16.62%
7/18/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$177.00+17.95%
5/16/2024Argus
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/30/2023Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$150.00 ➝ $130.00+6.29%

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Should I Buy Valero Energy Stock? VLO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Valero Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Valero Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Valero Energy Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $138, reflecting a recent increase of approximately 3.3%, indicating positive market sentiment.
  • Valero Energy Co. has a strong institutional backing, with 78.69% of its stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of approximately $150.88, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 3.28%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in the current market environment.
  • Valero Energy Co. reported a revenue of $28.76 billion in its latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which demonstrates strong operational performance.

Valero Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Valero Energy Co. for these reasons:

  • The company reported earnings per share of $0.89, which missed analysts' consensus estimates, indicating potential challenges in profitability.
  • Valero Energy Co. has a high dividend payout ratio of 159.72%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of its dividend payments in the long term.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price and market volatility could pose risks for investors looking for stability.
  • The company experienced a year-over-year revenue decline of 4.7%, which may signal underlying issues in its business operations.
  • Analysts have varied opinions on the stock, with some reducing their price targets, which could indicate uncertainty about future performance.

VLO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Valero Energy is $150.88, with a high forecast of $177.00 and a low forecast of $118.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valero Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 13 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VLO shares.

According to analysts, Valero Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 6.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Valero Energy's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

Valero Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Valero Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Valero Energy is Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how VLO compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:VLO) was last updated on 7/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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