Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Energy · Current price $246.71 (-2.32%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Ryan Todd | Piper Sandler | $263.00 | +6.6% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Manav Gupta | UBS | $215.00 | -12.9% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Nitin Kumar | Mizuho Securities | $197.00 | -20.1% |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Ryan Todd | Piper Sandler | $217.00 | -12.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Nitin Kumar | Mizuho Securities | $192.00 | -22.2% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Manav Gupta | UBS | $183.00 | -25.8% |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Ryan Todd | Piper Sandler | $201.00 | -18.5% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Justin Jenkins | Raymond James | $181.00 | -26.6% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Joe Laetsch | Morgan Stanley | $175.00 | -29.1% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Nitin Kumar | Mizuho Securities | $190.00 | -23.0% |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Manav Gupta | UBS | $164.00 | -33.5% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Neil Mehta | Goldman Sachs | $127.00 | -48.5% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Roger Read | Wells Fargo | $159.00 | -35.6% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Ryan Todd | Piper Sandler | $149.00 | -39.6% |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Joe Laetsch | Morgan Stanley | $160.00 | -35.1% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Jean Ann Salisbury | Bank of America Securities | $150.00 | -39.2% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Paul Cheng | Scotiabank | $141.00 | -42.8% |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Roger Read | Wells Fargo | $165.00 | -33.1% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Phillip Jungwirth | BMO Capital | $165.00 | -33.1% |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ryan Todd | Piper Sandler | $123.00 | -50.1% |
Top Analysts Covering VLO
VLO vs Sector & Market
| Metric | VLO | Energy Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.39 | 2.53 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 23 | 10 | 18 |
| Target Upside | -13.0% | +33.7% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 17.92 | 30.85 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $117.22B | $128.21B | $154.57B | 9 |
| 2027-03-31 | $24.44B | $28.84B | $35.93B | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $25.20B | $29.72B | $37.03B | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $25.35B | $29.91B | $37.27B | 3 |
| 2027-12-31 | $24.86B | $29.33B | $36.54B | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $24.76B | $29.21B | $36.39B | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $24.86B | $29.33B | $36.54B | 5 |
| 2028-09-30 | $24.89B | $29.36B | $36.58B | 4 |
| 2028-12-31 | $24.66B | $29.10B | $36.25B | 4 |
| 2029-12-31 | $129.48B | $150.56B | $196.08B | 5 |
| 2030-12-31 | $136.28B | $158.47B | $206.38B | 3 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $15.99 | $21.35 | $31.23 | 12 |
| 2027-03-31 | $2.85 | $3.56 | $4.69 | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $4.51 | $5.62 | $7.42 | 5 |
| 2027-09-30 | $3.98 | $4.96 | $6.54 | 8 |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.34 | $2.92 | $3.86 | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $3.47 | $4.33 | $5.71 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $4.17 | $5.20 | $6.86 | 7 |
| 2028-09-30 | $3.58 | $4.46 | $5.89 | 10 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.02 | $3.76 | $4.97 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $23.97 | $29.30 | $40.82 | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $26.01 | $31.80 | $44.30 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for VLO?
The consensus among 23 analysts covering Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is Buy with an average price target of $193.75.
What is the highest price target for VLO?
The highest price target for VLO is $263.00, set by Ryan Todd at Piper Sandler on 2026-04-08.
What is the lowest price target for VLO?
The lowest price target for VLO is $85.00, set by Lloyd Byrne at UBS on 2021-11-17.
How many analysts cover VLO?
23 analysts have issued ratings for Valero Energy Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is VLO a buy or sell right now?
Based on 23 analyst ratings, VLO has a consensus rating of Buy (2.39/5) with a -13.0% upside to the consensus target of $193.75.
What are the earnings estimates for VLO?
Analysts estimate VLO will report EPS of $21.35 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $128.21B.
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