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Valero (VLO) Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Throughput Volumes
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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) has reported first-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of $2.31 per share, improving from a loss of $1.73 in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share.
Total quarterly revenues increased from $20,806 million in the prior-year quarter to $38,542 million. The top line also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $32,055 million.
The strong quarterly results have been driven by increased refinery throughput volumes and a higher refining margin.
Valero Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Adjusted operating income in the Refining segment amounted to $1,469 million, turning around from a loss of $506 million in the year-ago quarter. Higher refinery throughput volumes aided the segment.
In the Ethanol segment, Valero reported an adjusted operating profit of $2 million, turning around from a loss of $56 million in the year-ago quarter. Higher ethanol production volumes aided the segment. Production increased to 4,045 thousand gallons per day from 3,562 thousand gallons a year ago.
Operating income at the Renewable Diesel segment declined to $149 million from $203 million in the year-ago quarter. Yet, renewable diesel sales volumes increased to 1,738 thousand gallons per day from 867 thousand gallons a year ago.
Throughput Volumes
For the quarter, Valero’s refining throughput volumes were 2,800 thousand barrels per day (MBbls/d), up from 2,410 MBbls/d in first-quarter 2021.
In terms of feedstock composition, sweet crude, medium/light sour crude, and heavy sour crude accounted for 50.8%, 13.3%, and 11.6%, respectively, of the total volume. The remaining volumes came from residuals, other feedstock, and blendstocks and others.
The Gulf Coast contributed 60.5% to the total throughput volume. Mid-Continent, North Atlantic, and West Coast regions accounted for 15%, 17.3% and 7.2%, respectively, of the total throughput volume.
Throughput Margins
The refining margin per barrel of throughput increased to $12.74 from the year-ago level of $6.91. Refining operating expenses per barrel of throughput was $4.73 compared with $6.78 in the year-ago quarter. Depreciation and amortization expenses declined to $2.18 a barrel from $2.46 in the prior-year quarter. As such, Valero’s adjusted refining operating income was recorded at $5.83 per barrel of throughput against the year-ago loss of $2.33.
Cost of Sales
Valero’s total cost of sales surged to $36,923 million in the first quarter from the year-ago figure of $21,214 million primarily due to the higher cost of materials.
Capital Investment & Balance Sheet
The first-quarter capital investment was $843 million. Of the total amount, $536 million was allotted for sustaining the business. Through the March-end quarter, the leading independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products returned $545 million to stockholders as dividend payments.
At the first-quarter end, Valero had cash and cash equivalents of $2,638 million. As of Mar 31, 2022, it had total debt and finance lease obligations of $13,161 million.
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Valero (VLO) Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Throughput Volumes
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) has reported first-quarter 2022 adjusted earnings of $2.31 per share, improving from a loss of $1.73 in the year-ago quarter. The bottom line also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share.
Total quarterly revenues increased from $20,806 million in the prior-year quarter to $38,542 million. The top line also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $32,055 million.
The strong quarterly results have been driven by increased refinery throughput volumes and a higher refining margin.
Valero Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Valero Energy Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Valero Energy Corporation Quote
Segmental Performance
Adjusted operating income in the Refining segment amounted to $1,469 million, turning around from a loss of $506 million in the year-ago quarter. Higher refinery throughput volumes aided the segment.
In the Ethanol segment, Valero reported an adjusted operating profit of $2 million, turning around from a loss of $56 million in the year-ago quarter. Higher ethanol production volumes aided the segment. Production increased to 4,045 thousand gallons per day from 3,562 thousand gallons a year ago.
Operating income at the Renewable Diesel segment declined to $149 million from $203 million in the year-ago quarter. Yet, renewable diesel sales volumes increased to 1,738 thousand gallons per day from 867 thousand gallons a year ago.
Throughput Volumes
For the quarter, Valero’s refining throughput volumes were 2,800 thousand barrels per day (MBbls/d), up from 2,410 MBbls/d in first-quarter 2021.
In terms of feedstock composition, sweet crude, medium/light sour crude, and heavy sour crude accounted for 50.8%, 13.3%, and 11.6%, respectively, of the total volume. The remaining volumes came from residuals, other feedstock, and blendstocks and others.
The Gulf Coast contributed 60.5% to the total throughput volume. Mid-Continent, North Atlantic, and West Coast regions accounted for 15%, 17.3% and 7.2%, respectively, of the total throughput volume.
Throughput Margins
The refining margin per barrel of throughput increased to $12.74 from the year-ago level of $6.91. Refining operating expenses per barrel of throughput was $4.73 compared with $6.78 in the year-ago quarter. Depreciation and amortization expenses declined to $2.18 a barrel from $2.46 in the prior-year quarter. As such, Valero’s adjusted refining operating income was recorded at $5.83 per barrel of throughput against the year-ago loss of $2.33.
Cost of Sales
Valero’s total cost of sales surged to $36,923 million in the first quarter from the year-ago figure of $21,214 million primarily due to the higher cost of materials.
Capital Investment & Balance Sheet
The first-quarter capital investment was $843 million. Of the total amount, $536 million was allotted for sustaining the business. Through the March-end quarter, the leading independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products returned $545 million to stockholders as dividend payments.
At the first-quarter end, Valero had cash and cash equivalents of $2,638 million. As of Mar 31, 2022, it had total debt and finance lease obligations of $13,161 million.
Zacks Rank & Other Stock to Consider
Valero currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Investors interested in the energy sector might also look at the following companies that presently flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
DCP Midstream, LP , based in Denver, CO, is a leading energy infrastructure firm. For the year ended Dec 31, 2021, DCP generated $122 million of excess free cash flow, which is about 44% higher than the 2020 level of $85 million. It is scheduled to release first-quarter results on May 4.
DCP Midstream's earnings for 2022 are expected to increase 152.2% year over year. For 2022, DCP Midstream projects adjusted EBITDA of $1,350-$1,500 million, significantly higher than $330 million reported in 2021.
SM Energy Company (SM - Free Report) is one of the most attractive players in the exploration and production space. As of Dec 31, 2021, it had proved reserves of 492 MMBOE, of which 41% was crude oil, 42% natural gas and 17% NGLs. SM is scheduled to release first-quarter results on Apr 28.
SM Energy’s earnings for 2022 are expected to surge 406% year over year. In 2021, SM generated a free cash flow of $378.3 million, which is significantly higher than the year-ago reported figure of $239.5 million.
Devon Energy Corporation (DVN - Free Report) is an independent energy company that explores, develops and produces oil and natural gas. At 2021-end, Devon had proved developed and undeveloped reserves of nearly 1,625 million barrels of oil equivalent. It is scheduled to release first-quarter results on May 2.
Devon’s earnings for 2022 are expected to surge 130.3% year over year. DVN’s board approved an increase in the dividend rate to $1, payable to shareholders on Mar 31, 2022. Management approved variable and fixed dividends for shareholders to further enhance the shareholder value.