Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Forecast
VLO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.55 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $406.58 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −8.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $21.23
- 52-week range
- $157.69 – $459.78
VLO analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VLO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VLO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $20.95 | $13.56 | $22.77 | $3.66 | +472.4% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $52.59 | $36.24 | $62.22 | $10.61 | +395.7% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $47.38 | $21.35 | $78.22 | $52.59 | −9.9% | 19 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VLO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $42.40B | $26.96B | $67.76B | +31.8% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $160.21B | $130.60B | $212.92B | +30.6% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $141.56B | $103.15B | $174.18B | −11.6% | 12 |
VLO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VLO revenue: reported and forecast
VLO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $11.57 | $15.27 | $17.51 | $19.87 | $20.95 | +81.1% | 9 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $32.84 | $42.35 | $45.33 | $49.91 | $52.59 | +60.1% | 12 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $22.29 | $28.73 | $34.53 | $41.64 | $47.38 | +112.5% | 12 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VLO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VLO beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from VLO
20 analysts cover Valero; their consensus rating is buy (3.55 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $406.58, 8.6% below the latest close of $444.71. Analysts expect earnings of $52.59 per share for 2026, +395.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $47.38 per share on revenue of $141.6 billion. Valero beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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VLO forecast FAQ
What is Valero's price target?
The average analyst price target for Valero is $406.58, 8.6% below the latest close of $444.71.
Is Valero a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Valero, 6 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 9 a hold, 0 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Valero's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $52.59 per share for 2026 (range $36.24 to $62.22); for 2027 the estimate is $47.38.
What is Valero's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $160.2 billion, growth of 30.6%; for 2027 it is $141.6 billion.
When does Valero report earnings?
Valero is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $21.23.
Does Valero usually beat earnings estimates?
Valero reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.