Valero Energy extends six-month rally, shares outpace the energy sector

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 16:08.

Valero Energy (US91913Y1001) stands out in the S&P 500 energy cohort this week as its NYSE-listed shares add to a strong six-month performance supported by solid refining margins and investor rotation into refiners.Finanzen100 data on Valero and sector peers The stock has advanced more than 50 percent over the past half year while analysts still expect robust quarterly earnings, according to Zacks.

What recent data show

On the U.S. home market, Valero Energy shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VLO, with a recent close at 255.08 dollars on June 25, marking a 5.22 percent daily gain and putting the market capitalization at around 75.74 billion dollars.TradingKey quote overview for Valero Energy The move brought the stock to within roughly 4 percent of its 52-week high near 265.61 dollars, highlighting its position among stronger performers in the U.S. energy space.StocksRunner technical snapshot for VLO

How Valero compares in energy

In the broader energy sector, Valero Energy competes with integrated oil majors and independent refiners such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Marathon Petroleum, yet its share price has risen more than 50 percent in six months, outpacing many peers, according to recent commentary on Finanzen100.Finanzen100 sector comparison including Valero Analysts tracked by TradingKey assign the stock an overall hold signal with a consensus price target around 253.53 dollars, reflecting a relatively balanced view despite the strong run.

What analysts expect next

Looking ahead to the upcoming quarterly report for the period ended June 2024, Wall Street expects Valero Energy to post earnings of 3.82 dollars per share, down about 29.3 percent year-on-year, on revenues forecast at 34.78 billion dollars, up 0.8 percent from the prior-year quarter.Zacks preview of Valero’s June quarter Zacks notes that Valero has beaten consensus EPS estimates in each of the last four quarters, including a 20.13 percent positive surprise in the most recent report when it delivered 3.82 dollars versus expectations of 3.18 dollars.

The business behind the stock

Valero Energy’s core business is refining crude oil into transportation fuels and petrochemical feedstocks, with a network of refineries and related logistics assets that supply gasoline, diesel and jet fuel across North America and international markets.Valero Energy corporate profile and operations overview The company also markets ethanol and renewable diesel, reflecting a strategy that combines traditional refining with lower-carbon fuel initiatives.

Where the shares trade today

The Valero Energy shares (US91913Y1001) last traded on the New York Stock Exchange at 255.08 dollars as of 2024-06-25, 16:00 Eastern Time, based on TradingKey data.TradingKey closing price and timestamp for VLO

Disclaimer: This article provides factual information on the Valero Energy shares and the energy sector. It does not contain investment advice, personal recommendations or solicitations to buy or sell securities. Figures and dates are based on publicly available sources cited in the text and may change over time.