Freestone Grove Partners LP Purchases 5,851 Shares of Valero Energy Corporation $VLO

Freestone Grove Partners LP raised its position in Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) by 3.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 171,632 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after buying an additional 5,851 shares during the quarter. Freestone Grove Partners LP owned about 0.06% of Valero Energy worth $44,700,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in VLO. Whipplewood Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Valero Energy by 3,400.0% during the first quarter. Whipplewood Advisors LLC now owns 105 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Valero Energy in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in shares of Valero Energy in the first quarter worth about $28,000. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Valero Energy by 134.0% in the first quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 117 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Finally, Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Valero Energy during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors own 78.69% of the company’s stock.

Valero Energy Stock Performance

NYSE VLO opened at $348.67 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $299.01 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $257.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.64 and a quick ratio of 1.23. Valero Energy Corporation has a 1 year low of $146.76 and a 1 year high of $353.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $100.39 billion, a PE ratio of 14.47, a P/E/G ratio of 0.22 and a beta of 0.55.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The oil and gas company reported $12.54 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $10.11 by $2.43. The firm had revenue of $44.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $39.47 billion. Valero Energy had a net margin of 5.17% and a return on equity of 26.74%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 48.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.28 EPS. Analysts predict that Valero Energy Corporation will post 40.62 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Valero Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 31st. Investors of record on Friday, July 31st will be given a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 31st. Valero Energy’s payout ratio is presently 19.92%.

Trending Headlines about Valero Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Valero Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong refining environment supports earnings: Valero and Marathon Petroleum have more than doubled in 2026 as global refining margins surged amid supply disruptions. Barron’s reportedly sees additional upside for U.S. refiners if favorable market conditions persist. Marathon Petroleum and Valero Energy Have Exploded in 2026, But Barron’s Sees More Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Cash and balance-sheet strength may support shareholder returns: Analysts highlight Valero’s approximately $7.9 billion cash balance, low leverage, and history of capital returns. Refinery upgrades could improve future cash generation and provide flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or debt management. Will Valero’s Excess Cash Translate Into Higher Shareholder Returns?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and style-screen support remains favorable: Valero is being promoted as a growth, value, low-beta, and low-leverage idea. Zacks lists VLO among its Strong Buy growth stocks, while the average Wall Street recommendation is equivalent to Buy. Falling Treasury yields may also improve the appeal of financially resilient companies. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for August 25th
• Neutral Sentiment: Valero compares favorably with Marathon Petroleum: Marathon offers a lower valuation and MPLX exposure, but commentary favors Valero for its stronger balance sheet and share-price momentum. Marathon vs. Valero: Which Refining Stock Is the Better Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation creates downside risk: After substantial gains, including strong one- and three-month performance, some analysis questions whether Valero now trades above fair value. Investors may therefore become more sensitive to weaker refining margins or profit-taking. Is Valero Energy Fully Valued as Shares Trade Above Fair Value?

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on VLO. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Valero Energy from $259.00 to $302.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Valero Energy from $232.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, June 12th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Valero Energy from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price objective on Valero Energy in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $329.00 price objective on shares of Valero Energy in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $288.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Valero Energy news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 7,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $268.17, for a total value of $2,011,275.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 19,742 shares in the company, valued at $5,294,212.14. This represents a 27.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.36% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Valero Energy Company Profile

Valero Energy Corporation is a San Antonio, Texas–based integrated downstream energy company that manufactures and markets transportation fuels, petrochemical feedstocks and other industrial products. The company’s operations focus on refining crude oil into finished fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, as well as producing asphalt and other refined product streams for commercial and industrial customers.

In addition to refining, Valero has significant operations in renewable fuels, including the production of ethanol and other biofuels, and it manages an extensive logistics network of pipelines, terminals, rail and marine assets to move feedstocks and finished products.