Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $239.64 in the latest trading session, marking a -4.71% move from the prior day. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 2.51%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 2.85%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 2.8%.
Shares of the oil refiner have appreciated by 15.88% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 7.33%, and the S&P 500's loss of 1.66%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Valero Energy in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on April 30, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.79, showcasing a 213.48% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $27.92 billion, indicating a 7.73% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $16.47 per share and revenue of $113.44 billion, which would represent changes of +55.23% and -7.54%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Valero Energy. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 29.14% increase. Right now, Valero Energy possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Valero Energy is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.27. This represents a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 13.91.
We can also see that VLO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.58. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. VLO's industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.58 as of yesterday's close.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 39, placing it within the top 16% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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