Intellectus Partners LLC Decreases Holdings in Valero Energy Corporation $VLO

Intellectus Partners LLC reduced its stake in Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) by 72.3% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 3,232 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 8,417 shares during the quarter. Intellectus Partners LLC’s holdings in Valero Energy were worth $550,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VLO. Waddell & Associates LLC increased its position in Valero Energy by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 2,040 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $347,000 after buying an additional 56 shares during the period. DSG Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 1.6% during the third quarter. DSG Capital Advisors LLC now owns 3,803 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $647,000 after buying an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Cypress Capital Group boosted its position in shares of Valero Energy by 0.3% in the third quarter. Cypress Capital Group now owns 18,786 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $3,199,000 after acquiring an additional 63 shares during the period. Private Trust Co. NA grew its stake in shares of Valero Energy by 2.0% in the third quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 3,381 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $576,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Becker Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Valero Energy by 0.6% in the third quarter. Becker Capital Management Inc. now owns 11,837 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,015,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. 78.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently commented on VLO shares. Piper Sandler upped their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $217.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Valero Energy in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Mizuho restated a “neutral” rating and set a $192.00 price objective (up from $190.00) on shares of Valero Energy in a report on Friday, December 12th. Argus raised shares of Valero Energy to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Valero Energy in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $187.67.

Valero Energy Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of VLO stock opened at $225.02 on Friday. Valero Energy Corporation has a one year low of $99.00 and a one year high of $232.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 1.64 and a quick ratio of 1.11. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $191.65 and a 200 day moving average price of $174.96. The stock has a market cap of $68.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 0.70.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The oil and gas company reported $3.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.27 by $0.55. Valero Energy had a net margin of 1.91% and a return on equity of 12.35%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.64 EPS. Valero Energy’s revenue was down 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Valero Energy Corporation will post 7.92 earnings per share for the current year.

Valero Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 5th will be paid a $1.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 5th. This is an increase from Valero Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.13. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Valero Energy’s payout ratio is presently 62.83%.

Key Valero Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Valero priced an $850 million offering of 5.150% senior notes due 2036 and said proceeds may repay outstanding 7.65% debt — this should lower interest expense and extend maturities, supporting credit profile and cash flow. Valero Energy Corporation Announces Pricing of Notes Offering
• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical shock from the Iran leadership change has pushed crude higher; analysts highlight refiners (including Valero) as beneficiaries of stronger crack spreads and margin expansion. Higher crude can raise refinery throughput economics in the near term. The Iran War Is Reshaping Energy Markets and These Stocks Win Big
• Positive Sentiment: Soaring jet fuel prices (Singapore benchmark) are widening margins for jet fuel — a key refined product — which benefits Valero’s refining economics and near?term revenue potential. Jet Fuel Prices Are Soaring, and Airline Stocks Are Tumbling. These Companies Are the Big Winners.
• Positive Sentiment: Valero is advancing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel projects, approved a dividend increase, and expects to benefit from new tax credits and changes in crude supply mix — supporting medium?term earnings diversification and shareholder returns. Valero Energy Weighs Refining Strength Against Energy Transition Opportunities
• Neutral Sentiment: Options volume and open interest in VLO have spiked, signaling increased speculative or hedging activity; this can amplify intraday moves but is an ambiguous indicator for longer?term direction. Spotlight on Valero Energy: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple bullish analyst/style?score pieces (Zacks, MSN summaries) argue VLO remains attractive as momentum/value—useful framing but largely reiterative and not a catalyst by itself. Why Valero Energy (VLO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector peer moves (e.g., Phillips 66) and technical momentum (reports of multi?day gains) support the industry narrative, but they can also prompt profit?taking in a fast?run stock like VLO. Why Is Phillips 66 (PSX) Up 7.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Barchart and other commentary warn that Middle East uncertainty increases downside risk and volatility for projections — geopolitical upside is not guaranteed and can reverse quickly, which raises short?term risk for VLO’s high valuation. What Does the Middle East Conflict Mean for Valero Energy Stock?

About Valero Energy

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.