Old North State Trust LLC Takes $632,000 Position in Valero Energy Corporation $VLO

Old North State Trust LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 2,425 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $632,000.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VLO. Sierra Summit Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Valero Energy by 2,325.2% in the 4th quarter. Sierra Summit Advisors LLC now owns 36,378 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $5,922,000 after buying an additional 34,878 shares during the period. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. grew its holdings in Valero Energy by 846.9% in the fourth quarter. Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. now owns 14,752 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $2,401,000 after purchasing an additional 13,194 shares during the period. North Dakota State Investment Board purchased a new stake in Valero Energy in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,743,000. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH increased its position in Valero Energy by 4.2% during the first quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 192,430 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $47,546,000 after purchasing an additional 7,702 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dymon Asia Capital Singapore PTE. LTD. purchased a new position in Valero Energy during the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,268,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.69% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Valero Energy

In other news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 7,500 shares of Valero Energy stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.17, for a total transaction of $2,011,275.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 19,742 shares in the company, valued at $5,294,212.14. This trade represents a 27.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.36% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

VLO has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price target on shares of Valero Energy in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Raymond James Financial lifted their target price on Valero Energy from $300.00 to $340.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Citigroup boosted their price target on Valero Energy from $259.00 to $302.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Valero Energy from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $329.00 price objective on shares of Valero Energy in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $288.00.

Valero Energy Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of VLO opened at $346.90 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $301.22 and its two-hundred day moving average is $258.41. The stock has a market cap of $99.88 billion, a PE ratio of 14.39, a P/E/G ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.55. Valero Energy Corporation has a 12 month low of $149.52 and a 12 month high of $353.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.64 and a quick ratio of 1.23.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The oil and gas company reported $12.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $10.11 by $2.43. The business had revenue of $44.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $39.47 billion. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 26.74% and a net margin of 5.17%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 48.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.28 earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that Valero Energy Corporation will post 40.62 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Valero Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be given a $1.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. Valero Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.92%.

More Valero Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Tight global refining capacity, low light-product inventories and supply disruptions are supporting stronger refining margins. Valero’s flexible coastal refinery network is positioned to benefit if these conditions persist. Is Valero Energy Poised to Benefit From a Tight Refining Market?
• Positive Sentiment: Valero was included in a Zacks list of Rank #1 “Strong Buy” growth stocks, reflecting favorable earnings momentum and growth characteristics. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for August 27th
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s approximately $7.9 billion cash balance, low leverage and established capital-return program provide financial flexibility. Refinery upgrades could further improve cash generation and shareholder returns. Will Valero’s Excess Cash Translate Into Higher Shareholder Returns?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage also points to falling Treasury yields, strong earnings trends and low debt as potential supports for VLO, while Barron’s sees additional upside after the shares more than doubled in 2026 on surging refining margins. 3 Growth Stocks to Buy as Treasury Yields Fall
• Neutral Sentiment: Valero was highlighted in several investment screens and value-oriented articles, increasing visibility but adding limited new company-specific information.
• Negative Sentiment: Erste Group Bank AG downgraded Valero from “buy” to “hold.” The move may temper enthusiasm, particularly with the stock trading close to its 52-week high after a substantial rally. Finviz Valero Energy coverage

Valero Energy 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.