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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Moves -4.10%: What You Should Know
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Valero Energy (VLO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $377.14, demonstrating a -4.1% change from the preceding day's closing price. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.36%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.45%.
The oil refiner's stock has climbed by 13.66% in the past month, exceeding the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 0.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.27%.
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. In that report, analysts expect Valero Energy to post earnings of $18.09 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 394.26%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $38.54 billion, indicating a 19.81% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $48.58 per share and revenue of $151.82 billion. These totals would mark changes of +357.87% and +23.75%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Valero Energy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 19.59% higher. Valero Energy currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Valero Energy is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 8.1. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 9.11 for its industry.
Also, we should mention that VLO has a PEG ratio of 0.27. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.27 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 20, this industry ranks in the top 9% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.
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Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Moves -4.10%: What You Should Know
Valero Energy (VLO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $377.14, demonstrating a -4.1% change from the preceding day's closing price. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.36%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.45%.
The oil refiner's stock has climbed by 13.66% in the past month, exceeding the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 0.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.27%.
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. In that report, analysts expect Valero Energy to post earnings of $18.09 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 394.26%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $38.54 billion, indicating a 19.81% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $48.58 per share and revenue of $151.82 billion. These totals would mark changes of +357.87% and +23.75%, respectively, from last year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Valero Energy. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 19.59% higher. Valero Energy currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).
Looking at its valuation, Valero Energy is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 8.1. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 9.11 for its industry.
Also, we should mention that VLO has a PEG ratio of 0.27. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.27 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 20, this industry ranks in the top 9% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.