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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Valero Energy (VLO) is downgraded to 'hold' after a strong rally, with shares now fairly valued above the prior $165 target. VLO benefits from robust crack spreads, resilient demand, and strong refining margins, supporting impressive free cash flow and capital returns. Balance sheet strength enables aggressive buybacks and a 2.5% dividend, with a ~9% capital return yield, though upside is now limited.
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Valero Energy Corporation Profile
| - Industry | - Sector | R. Lane Riggs CEO | XWBO Exchange | US91913Y1001 ISIN |
| US Country | 9,898 Employees | 20 Nov 2025 Last Dividend | 2 May 2013 Last Split | 4 Jan 1982 IPO Date |
Overview
Valero Energy Corporation, a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, has a broad presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and other international markets. Established in 1980 and based in San Antonio, Texas, the company has evolved through the years, including a name change in 1997 from Valero Refining and Marketing Company to Valero Energy Corporation. Today, Valero operates through three main segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol, highlighting its diversified approach towards traditional energy resources and renewable energy solutions.
Products and Services
- Petroleum-Based Fuels - Includes California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending, Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt. These products cater to the conventional energy market, providing essential fuels for transportation and heating.
- Petrochemical Products - Comprises feedstocks, aromatics, sulfur and residual fuel oil, intermediate oils; and types of crude oils such as sulfur, sweet, and sour. These products are fundamental components in various industrial and chemical processes, showcasing Valero's involvement in the broader petrochemical sector.
- Renewable Diesel - Under the Diamond Green Diesel brand, Valero produces renewable diesel and naphtha, employing renewable diesel plants. This reflects the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its efforts to reduce carbon footprint in fuel production.
- Ethanol - Beyond traditional and renewable liquid fuels, Valero is also a producer of ethanol, offering this biofuel and a variety of co-products such as dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible distillers corn oil. These products find their utility in the animal feed industry, augmenting Valero's portfolio in the biofuel segment.
The diversification into renewable energy sources such as renewable diesel and ethanol, alongside traditional petroleum products, positions Valero Energy Corporation as a comprehensive energy provider acclimating to the evolving demands of global energy markets.
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