Valero Energy Declares Dividend Increase Amid Strong Market Position
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 23 Jan 26
Source: seekingalpha
Valero Energy Corp (VLO) has seen its stock price rise by 3.46% as it reaches a 52-week high.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share, reflecting a 6.2% increase from the previous dividend of $1.13. This increase indicates ongoing improvement in Valero's cash flow and profitability, enhancing its appeal in the capital markets. The dividend will be payable on March 9, with a record date of February 5, ensuring timely returns for shareholders.
This dividend announcement, coupled with Valero's recent crude oil transactions in Venezuela, positions the company favorably in the market, potentially influencing future profitability amid global oil price fluctuations.
Analyst Views on VLO
Wall Street analysts forecast VLO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VLO is 186.56 USD with a low forecast of 149.00 USD and a high forecast of 223.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
17 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 186.890
Low
149.00
Averages
186.56
High
223.00
Current: 186.890
Low
149.00
Averages
186.56
High
223.00
About VLO
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries, is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products. The Company sells its products primarily in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Latin America. Its segments include Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The Refining segment includes the operations of its petroleum refineries, the associated activities to market its refined petroleum products, and the logistics assets that support its refining operations. The Renewable Diesel segment represents the operations of Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), and the associated activities to market renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, and neat SAF. The Ethanol segment includes the operations of its ethanol plants and the associated activities to market its ethanol and co-products. It owns 15 petroleum refineries located in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
