Valero Energy Corp.

Valero Energy Corp.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Valero Energy Corp.Valero Energy Corp.16.71.97%18%0.60.5

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 30, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: Valero reported a net income of $1.3 billion ($4.22 per share) for Q1 2026, a significant increase from a net loss of $595 million (-$1.90 per share) in Q1 2025. Adjusted operating income from refining surged to $1.8 billion compared to an operating loss of $530 million in the prior year, reflecting improved market conditions and operational efficiency.
Refining Segment Dynamics: Refining throughput volumes averaged 2.9 million barrels per day in Q1 2026. The company is navigating a tight global refining capacity context, with forecasts indicating sustained strong demand for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, particularly driven by a favorable export environment and lower inventories in the U.S.
Outlook for Q2 2026: Valero expects refining throughput volumes to range between 1.69 million to 1.74 million barrels per day in the Gulf Coast region for Q2 2026. They anticipate refining cash operating expenses to be around $4.85 per barrel. However, they are preparing for reduced output due to the ongoing issues at the Port Arthur refinery, which was impacted by a recent fire.

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$249.14

Target Price by Analysts

2.2% upsideValero Energy Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$381.42

Current Fair Value

56.5% upside

Undervalued by 56.5% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$70.17 Billion
Enterprise Value$75.92 Billion
Dividend Yield$4.66 (1.97%)
Earnings per Share$7.57
Beta0.55
Outstanding Shares298,000,000

Return

Return on Equity17.65%ROE
Return on Assets6.78%
Return on Invested Capital13.16%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio16.74P/E Ratio
PEG-5.36PEG
Price to Sales0.58Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio2.71Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue0.6
Enterprise Value to EBIT12.97
Enterprise Value to Net Income18
Total Debt to Enterprise0.15
Debt to Equity0.48Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 30, 2026
EPS Estimate
$3.16
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$31.38 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 23, 2026
EPS Estimate
$9.64
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$38.53 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio1.0866 17.34%
Total Calls2,956,160 12.81%
Total Puts3,212,136 24.81%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %82.42% 0.99%
Total Invested$61.61B 46.80%
Investors Holding1,926 237.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Valero Energy Corp.

CEO: Joseph Gorder

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

Provides critical analysis and scoring for all tax legislation, directly influencing corporate tax policy that profoundly impacts Valero's profitability and capital allocation decisions.

Finance

Controls tax policy and trade, which directly impacts Valero's corporate tax burden, investment incentives, and the costs/revenues associated with importing crude or exporting refined products.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Oversees the CFTC, which regulates the derivatives and futures markets for commodities like crude oil and refined products, directly impacting Valero's hedging strategies and pricing mechanisms.

Energy and Natural Resources

Directly responsible for national energy policy, which impacts crude oil supply, transportation infrastructure, and overall market conditions critical to Valero's refining business.

Environment and Public Works

Directly regulates the EPA, whose environmental standards and emissions regulations significantly impact refinery operations, compliance costs, and profitability for Valero.

Foreign Relations

Sanctions and foreign policy decisions directly impact global crude oil supply and prices, which are critical inputs and market determinants for Valero.