Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, VLO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Valero Energy Corp/Tx is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $131.43B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 13 Petroleum Refining issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 1.64x is the highest of the 11 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VLO is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +4.5%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +2.1%, strong sell < +0.9% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How VLO ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Petroleum Refining peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $131.43B | 4/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 18.22x | 5/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.04x | 4/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% | 7/8 |
| EPS | $24.03 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $90.50 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $484.14 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 19.1% | 4/8 |
| ROA | 8.0% | 4/9 |
| ROIC | 22.8% | 2/6 |
| Gross Margin | 8.0% | 4/10 |
| Operating Margin | 7.9% | 2/6 |
| Net Margin | 3.9% | 7/9 |
| EBT Margin | 7.8% | 5/9 |
| Tax Rate | 22.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64x | 1/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.23x | 2/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.30x | 6/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.40x | 6/10 |
| Interest Coverage | 35.8x | 1/8 |
| Working Capital | $11.93B | 1/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $10.91B | 4/11 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 156.5% | 5/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 2.23x | 2/11 |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.0x | 7/10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 16.8x | 2/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.2x | 2/11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 36 days | 4/10 |
| Days Inventory | 22 days | 9/10 |
| Payables Period | 41 days | 5/8 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 17 days | 4/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $139.40B | 2/11 |
| Operating Income | $10.01B | 2/6 |
| Net Income | $4.98B | 5/9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $128.20B | 3/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | VLO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $4.89 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 20.4% | 6/8 |
| Shares Outstanding | 288M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $30.67B | 49.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $7.87B | 12.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $13.93B | 22.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $7.62B | 12.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $33.75B | 53.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $4.32B | 6.9% of assets |
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Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Valero Energy Corp/Tx (Petroleum Refining): 15 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| VLO Valero Energy Corp/Tx | ▶ | $131.43B |
| CVX Chevron Corp | ▼ | $430.18B |
| COP Conocophillips | ▼ | $169.27B |
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | ▼ | $133.95B |
| PSX Phillips 66 | ▼ | $116.81B |
| EQNR Equinor Asa | ▼ | $112.56B |
| IMO Imperial Oil Ltd | ▼ | $62.35B |
| YPF Ypf Sociedad Anonima | ▶ | $20.44B |
| PBF Pbf Energy Inc. | ▲ | $10.81B |
| CVI Cvr Energy Inc | ▶ | $6.35B |
| DK Delek Us Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $4.94B |
| IEP Icahn Enterprises L.P. | ▶ | $4.77B |
| SUNC Sunococorp Llc | ▼ | $3.89B |
| BP Bp Plc | ▼ | N/A |
| SUN Sunoco Lp | ▼ | N/A |
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Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) stock news
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Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Valero Energy Corp/Tx (VLO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, VLO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Valero Energy Corp/Tx stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for VLO is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Valero Energy Corp/Tx forecasts updated?
Valero Energy Corp/Tx forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Valero Energy Corp/Tx's industry peers?
15 issuers in our coverage, VLO included, share the SEC industry code Petroleum Refining. The largest are: Chevron Corp (CVX), Conocophillips (COP), Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Equinor Asa (EQNR), Imperial Oil Ltd (IMO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.