Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$137.47

+2.44 (+1.81%)

(As of 10/1/2024 ET)

Valero Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
4

Buy
10

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Valero Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VLO.

Consensus Price Target

$168.07
22.26% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Valero Energy, the average price target is $168.07. The highest price target for VLO is $210.00, while the lowest price target for VLO is $123.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.26% from the current price of $137.47.

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VLO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/2/23 to 10/1/24	1 Month Ago 9/2/23 to 9/1/24	3 Months Ago 7/4/23 to 7/3/24	1 Year Ago 10/2/22 to 10/2/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$168.07	$174.00	$171.47	$155.13
Forecasted Upside	22.26% Upside	18.59% Upside	8.15% Upside	12.34% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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VLO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

VLO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Valero Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Valero Energy	Oils/Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.60	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	22.26% Upside	223.99% Upside	6.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent VLO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
9/20/2024	Piper Sandler 2 of 5 stars	R. Todd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$169.00 ➝ $123.00	-11.30%
9/16/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$149.00 ➝ $131.00	-1.98%
9/16/2024	Mizuho 2 of 5 stars	N. Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $171.00	+26.81%
9/3/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$165.00 ➝ $172.00	+21.11%
7/18/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$177.00	+17.95%
7/12/2024	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $173.00	+16.96%
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7/9/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$171.00 ➝ $165.00	+11.28%
7/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$178.00 ➝ $172.00	+7.67%
5/16/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
4/29/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $185.00	+11.58%
4/18/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$160.00 ➝ $192.00	+16.28%
3/26/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$167.00 ➝ $197.00	+16.92%
3/15/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$156.00 ➝ $210.00	+31.75%
1/26/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$154.00 ➝ $155.00	+15.34%
10/30/2023	Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$150.00 ➝ $130.00	+6.29%
7/31/2023	Tudor Pickering Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$145.00	+12.34%
7/19/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$160.00	+36.04%
4/28/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$159.00 ➝ $151.00	+31.72%
1/17/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$135.00 ➝ $160.00	+17.53%
10/19/2022	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$147.00	+24.89%

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Should I Buy Valero Energy Stock? VLO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, September 30, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Valero Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Valero Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Valero Energy Co.:

Valero Energy Co. has a current stock price of $132.90, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks.
Valero Energy Co. reported a return on equity of 21.01%, indicating efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
The company's dividend payout ratio is 21.20%, offering investors a steady income stream through dividends.
Large institutional investors like Ameriprise Financial Inc. and Norges Bank have increased their stakes in Valero Energy Co., signaling confidence in the company's future prospects.
Valero Energy Co. has a diverse geographic presence, operating in multiple countries, which can help mitigate risks associated with regional economic fluctuations.

Valero Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Valero Energy Co. for these reasons:

Valero Energy Co.'s stock price has experienced a decline to $132.90, potentially indicating underlying challenges or market concerns.
The company's revenue was down 0.1% compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting a possible slowdown in growth.
Valero Energy Co.'s price-to-earnings ratio is 6.58, which may indicate that the stock is currently undervalued or facing market skepticism.
The beta of 1.40 for Valero Energy Co. implies higher volatility compared to the market average, which can lead to increased risk for investors.
While the company has a strong dividend yield, the yield of 3.18% may not be attractive to income-focused investors seeking higher returns.

VLO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Valero Energy is $168.07, with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $123.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Valero Energy in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" VLO shares.
: According to analysts, Valero Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 22.26% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Valero Energy's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Valero Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Mizuho, Piper Sandler, Scotiabank, The Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Valero Energy more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Valero Energy is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.60. Learn more on how VLO compares to other companies.

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