Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 37 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 1 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 16 Hold.
The consensus price target is $197.29 (low: $178.00, high: $220.00), representing a downside of 16.3% from the current price $235.58.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $7.99 and revenue of $129.30B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $8.58 vs est $7.99 (beat +7.4%). 2025: actual $7.57 vs est $10.04 (missed -24.6%). Analyst accuracy: 80%.
VLO Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$197.29
▼ -16.25% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 37 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Valero Energy Corporation, the average price target is $197.29, with a high forecast of $220.00, and a low forecast of $178.00.
The average price target represents a -16.25% change from the last price of $235.58.
Highest Price Target
$220.00
Average Price Target
$197.29
Lowest Price Target
$178.00
VLO Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 37 analysts giving stock ratings to Valero Energy Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — VLO
80%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $8.58
vs Est $7.99
▲ 6.9% off
2025
Actual $7.57
vs Est $10.04
▼ 32.7% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — VLO
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $129.881B
vs Est $129.298B
▲ 0.4% off
2025
Actual $122.687B
vs Est $120.947B
▲ 1.4% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
