Valero Energy Corporation $VLO Shares Acquired by Horizon Investments LLC

Horizon Investments LLC increased its position in shares of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) by 46.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 12,197 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,860 shares during the quarter. Horizon Investments LLC’s holdings in Valero Energy were worth $1,986,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Essex Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. Essex Bank now owns 3,105 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $505,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Mutual Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Mutual Advisors LLC now owns 8,775 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,429,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Uptick Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 4.1% during the fourth quarter. Uptick Partners LLC now owns 2,456 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $400,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 12.2% during the fourth quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 45,839 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $7,462,000 after purchasing an additional 4,980 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 6.0% during the fourth quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,833 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,764,000 after purchasing an additional 614 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.69% of the company’s stock.

Valero Energy Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of NYSE:VLO opened at $253.33 on Wednesday. Valero Energy Corporation has a 12-month low of $115.65 and a 12-month high of $258.43. The company has a market capitalization of $75.75 billion, a PE ratio of 18.41, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 0.58. The business has a 50 day moving average of $233.32 and a two-hundred day moving average of $197.41. The company has a current ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The oil and gas company reported $4.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.16 by $1.06. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 15.94% and a net margin of 3.37%.The company had revenue of $32.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $31.38 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.89 earnings per share. Valero Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts forecast that Valero Energy Corporation will post 24.01 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently issued reports on VLO shares. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $215.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $203.00 to $237.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $182.00 to $222.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Argus raised shares of Valero Energy to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Wolfe Research reissued an “underperform” rating and issued a $203.00 price target on shares of Valero Energy in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $237.94.

Key Headlines Impacting Valero Energy

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

• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank reiterated a Buy rating on Valero, reinforcing buy-side conviction that supports share strength. Scotiabank Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Valero Energy (VLO)
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised Valero’s price target from $255 to $276 (despite a “hold” rating), implying roughly 9% upside from the recent price — a tangible catalyst for momentum among target-driven investors.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Market Edge flagged VLO as a top growth/energy pick, which can attract momentum and quant-driven flows. Zacks Market Edge Highlights: CRDO, STRL and VLO
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage highlights Valero’s strong share-price momentum and valuation re-rating after a solid run; that technical strength is drawing additional investor attention. Valero Energy (VLO) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published a bullish piece framing Valero as positioned to benefit from a repeat of a refinery “mega-cycle,” supporting a positive longer-term narrative for investors. Valero Energy: A Repeat Of The Mega-Cycle From 2022
• Positive Sentiment: Competitor PBF Energy reported a Q1 earnings miss despite improving refining margins and throughput — a mixed result that can indirectly aid Valero if investors favor larger, better-performing refiners like VLO. PBF Energy Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts’ views remain mixed across major integrated/refining names (VLO, CVX, IMO), which could limit immediate upside until clearer consensus emerges. Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Energy Stocks: Valero Energy (VLO), Chevron (CVX) and Imperial Oil (IMO)
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro/sector commentary notes energy stocks are leading the market and political tailwinds (e.g., potential policy shifts) could keep the rally intact — a broader support but not a company-specific catalyst. Energy Stocks Are Crushing The Market In 2026 — and Trump Could Keep The Rally Alive
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary pieces asking whether VLO is “worth watching” reflect increased attention but offer mixed conclusions — useful for flow, less for immediate price direction. Is Valero Energy Stock Worth Watching Right Now

Insider Transactions at Valero Energy

In other news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 8,311 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $227.69, for a total transaction of $1,892,331.59. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 42,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,618,080.98. This represents a 16.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 0.36% of the company’s 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.