Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) SVP Eric Fisher Sells 8,311 Shares of Stock

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) SVP Eric Fisher sold 8,311 shares of Valero Energy stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.69, for a total value of $1,892,331.59. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 42,242 shares in the company, valued at $9,618,080.98. This trade represents a 16.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Valero Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE VLO traded up $4.90 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $235.95. The stock had a trading volume of 4,978,689 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,650,706. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $195.07 and a 200-day moving average of $176.62. The firm has a market cap of $70.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.88, a PEG ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a current ratio of 1.64, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. Valero Energy Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $99.00 and a fifty-two week high of $240.27.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The oil and gas company reported $3.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.27 by $0.55. The company had revenue of $30.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $28.20 billion. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 12.35% and a net margin of 1.91%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.64 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Valero Energy Corporation will post 7.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Valero Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 5th were paid a dividend of $1.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 5th. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. This is an increase from Valero Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.13. Valero Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 62.83%.

Key Stories Impacting Valero Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Valero Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target and reiterated a Buy rating, signaling bullish analyst conviction that likely supported buying interest. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street flows into U.S. refiners and institutional rotation into the group are boosting sector multiples and demand for Valero shares. Refiners Are Quiet Winners in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude and energy names higher; refiners like Valero are viewed as beneficiaries of sustained elevated crack spreads if disruptions persist. Best stocks to invest in as Hormuz crisis sends oil majors higher
• Positive Sentiment: Analyses highlighting Valero as an attractive dividend stock are increasing retail and income-focused investor interest, supporting demand. Why Valero Energy (VLO) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage flagging strong short‑ and medium‑term price momentum and valuation checks has drawn fresh attention from traders reassessing targets and allocations. Valero Energy (VLO) Valuation Check
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ fair value estimate edged up modestly (from ~$198.22 to ~$202.72) amid mixed Street views—some lifting targets, others trimming—so commentary remains mixed rather than uniformly bullish. Why The Valero Energy (VLO) Narrative Is Shifting
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets note increased investor attention and searches on VLO; heightened visibility can amplify moves but is not itself a directional catalyst. Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is Attracting Investor Attention
• Negative Sentiment: The White House is considering temporarily waiving the Jones Act to ease fuel flows and tame retail fuel prices—policy that could weigh on refinery margins and cap upside if implemented. US to Ease Shipping Rule in Bid to Tame Spiraling Fuel Prices
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest rose ~14.5% in February (about 4.5% of float), which increases downside pressure and could amplify volatility if sentiment shifts. Short Interest Report / Chart

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of VLO. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC lifted its position in shares of Valero Energy by 5.5% during the 4th quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 975 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $159,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC grew its stake in shares of Valero Energy by 32.9% during the 4th quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 206 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 51 shares during the period. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Valero Energy by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 9,610 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,564,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc raised its stake in Valero Energy by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 16,268 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,651,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. Finally, HBK Sorce Advisory LLC raised its stake in Valero Energy by 1.4% during the 4th quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC now owns 3,788 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $617,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.69% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently commented on VLO. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $175.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Argus upgraded Valero Energy to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup upped their price objective on Valero Energy from $190.00 to $212.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Valero Energy in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on Valero Energy from $169.00 to $184.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, November 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $193.20.

Valero Energy Company Profile

Valero Energy Corporation is a San Antonio, Texas–based integrated downstream energy company that manufactures and markets transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks and other industrial products. The company’s operations focus on refining crude oil into finished fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as producing asphalt and other refined product streams for commercial and industrial customers.

In addition to refining, Valero has significant operations in renewable fuels, including the production of ethanol and other biofuels, and it manages an extensive logistics network of pipelines, terminals, rail and marine assets to move feedstocks and finished products.