Vestor Capital LLC Has $461,000 Position in Valero Energy Corporation $VLO

Vestor Capital LLC boosted its position in Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) by 1,580.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,865 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,754 shares during the quarter. Vestor Capital LLC’s holdings in Valero Energy were worth $461,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 3,400.0% during the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 105 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Financial Life Planners acquired a new position in shares of Valero Energy in the first quarter valued at about $28,000. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Valero Energy by 134.0% in the first quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 67 shares in the last quarter. Global Assets Advisory LLC bought a new position in Valero Energy during the first quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Valero Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. 78.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Valero Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Valero reported record second-quarter net income of $3.7 billion, or $12.62 per share, compared with $714 million, or $2.28 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted EPS of $12.54 exceeded analysts’ estimates of approximately $9.87–$10.13, while revenue rose 48.8% year over year to $44.48 billion, above the $39.47 billion consensus. Valero Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Higher refining margins were the primary earnings driver, supported by sturdy fuel demand and increased demand for U.S. fuel exports amid Middle East tensions. The performance reinforces Valero’s exposure to tight fuel supplies and strong global product markets. Valero Energy beats quarterly profit estimates on higher refining margins
• Positive Sentiment: Renewable diesel and ethanol operations also contributed to the profit and cash-flow surge, providing diversification beyond conventional refining. Valero Q2 Earnings Beat on Strong Refining and Renewable Diesel Margins
• Positive Sentiment: The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $1.20 per share, signaling continued emphasis on shareholder returns. Analysts have also highlighted Valero as a beneficiary of tight fuel supplies, steady demand and improving refining-industry earnings expectations. Is Valero Using Its Steady Dividend To Redefine Its Cash Return Priorities?

Valero Energy Trading Up 3.7%

VLO opened at $312.60 on Friday. Valero Energy Corporation has a twelve month low of $130.78 and a twelve month high of $320.24. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $269.31 and a 200 day simple moving average of $238.16. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $92.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.72, a P/E/G ratio of 0.19 and a beta of 0.55.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The oil and gas company reported $12.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $10.13 by $2.41. Valero Energy had a net margin of 3.37% and a return on equity of 15.94%. The firm had revenue of $44.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $39.47 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $2.28 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 48.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Valero Energy Corporation will post 36.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Valero Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be issued a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. Valero Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 34.88%.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 7,500 shares of the 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 approximately $5,294,212.14. This trade represents a 27.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.36% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have issued reports on VLO. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $329.00 price objective on shares of Valero Energy in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Raymond James Financial raised their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $300.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $280.00 price target on shares of Valero Energy in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Citigroup boosted their price target on Valero Energy from $259.00 to $302.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price target on Valero Energy from $292.00 to $338.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $266.71.

Valero Energy Company 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.