Valero Energy Corp [VLO] stock prices are up 2.84% to $161.83 at the moment. One of the good ways to gauge the recent performance is if the stock’s short-term value is rising or falling. The VLO shares have gain 4.89% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 21.41%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Valero Energy Corp [NYSE: VLO] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on September 03, 2025, when BofA Securities upgraded its rating to a Buy but kept the price target unchanged to $179 for it. Previously, TD Cowen downgraded its rating to Hold on July 22, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $140. On July 16, 2025, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral but maintained its price target of $150 on the stock. Wolfe Research downgraded its rating to a Peer Perform. Evercore ISI initiated its recommendation with a In-line and recommended $135 as its price target on June 18, 2025. Goldman upgraded its rating to Buy for this stock on May 13, 2025, but kept the price target unchanged to $154. In a note dated April 28, 2025, Goldman upgraded an Neutral rating on this stock but restated the target price of $127.
The stock price of Valero Energy Corp [VLO] has been fluctuating between $99.00 and $159.26 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $159 within the next 12 months. Valero Energy Corp [NYSE: VLO] shares were valued at $161.83 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -1.75% based on the average VLO price forecast.
Analyzing the VLO fundamentals
The Valero Energy Corp [NYSE:VLO] reported sales of 123.73B for trailing twelve months, representing a drop of -13.28%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.02% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.01%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.01%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.01%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.01, Equity is 0.03 and Total Capital is 0.02. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.44.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 158.31 points at the first support level, and at 154.78 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 164.19, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 166.54.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Valero Energy Corp [NYSE:VLO]’s Current Ratio is 1.62. Also, the Quick Ratio is 1.11, while the Cash Ratio stands at 0.31. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.41, the price to book ratio is 2.09 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 67.10.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Gorder Joseph W, Former Officer, that happened on Feb 18 ’25 when 76560.0 shares were purchased.
