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Valero Energy (VLO) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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In the latest trading session, Valero Energy (VLO - Free Report) closed at $388.95, marking a +1.59% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.48%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil refiner had gained 18.19% outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 8.39% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.97%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Valero Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on October 22, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $15.31, marking a 318.31% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $36.53 billion, showing a 13.55% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $41.15 per share and a revenue of $146.63 billion, indicating changes of +287.84% and +19.52%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Valero Energy. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.3% increase. Valero Energy is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Valero Energy is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 9.3. This indicates no noticeable deviation in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 9.3.
We can additionally observe that VLO currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.43. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.34.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 9, this industry ranks in the top 4% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
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Valero Energy (VLO) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
In the latest trading session, Valero Energy (VLO - Free Report) closed at $388.95, marking a +1.59% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.48%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil refiner had gained 18.19% outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 8.39% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.97%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Valero Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on October 22, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $15.31, marking a 318.31% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $36.53 billion, showing a 13.55% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $41.15 per share and a revenue of $146.63 billion, indicating changes of +287.84% and +19.52%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Valero Energy. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.3% increase. Valero Energy is currently a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Valero Energy is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 9.3. This indicates no noticeable deviation in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 9.3.
We can additionally observe that VLO currently boasts a PEG ratio of 0.43. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry held an average PEG ratio of 0.34.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 9, this industry ranks in the top 4% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.