Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

Valero Energy (VLO) closed down 3.42% but maintains a Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buy rating. The oil refiner is expected to report earnings on October 22, 2026, with forecasted EPS of $21.23 (up 480% YoY) and revenue of $38.8 billion (up 20.62% YoY). The stock has gained 14.01% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500, and trades at a Forward P/E of 8.88 with a PEG ratio of 0.29.