Valero Energy (VLO) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $424.10, up 1.16%, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. The oil refiner has gained 9.5% over the past month. Analysts expect strong Q3 2026 earnings of $17.92 per share (up 389.62% YoY) and full-year earnings of $49.86 per share. VLO received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating with consensus EPS estimates revised upward 21.15% in the past month. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 8.41, below its industry average of 8.88.