Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. Makes New $413,000 Investment in Valero Energy Corporation $VLO

Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 1,585 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $413,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Valero Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,111,542,000. Bank of America Corp DE purchased a new stake in shares of Valero Energy during the second quarter worth about $1,195,943,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership acquired a new position in shares of Valero Energy during the third quarter valued at about $275,239,000. Pacer Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Valero Energy by 2,635.7% during the fourth quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 950,527 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $154,736,000 after acquiring an additional 915,782 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi raised its position in shares of Valero Energy by 45.3% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 2,584,976 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $638,695,000 after purchasing an additional 806,018 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.69% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Valero Energy

In related news, SVP Eric A. Fisher sold 7,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.17, for a total transaction of $2,011,275.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 19,742 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,294,212.14. This trade represents a 27.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.36% of the company’s stock.

Valero Energy Stock Up 1.8%

Valero Energy stock opened at $352.66 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $101.54 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.63, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.55. Valero Energy Corporation has a 52 week low of $150.10 and a 52 week high of $353.00. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $303.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $259.07. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.

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

Valero Energy Announces Dividend

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $300.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $350.00 price objective on shares of Valero Energy in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Erste Group Bank lowered shares of Valero Energy from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Valero Energy from $232.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price target on Valero Energy from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Valero Energy presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $288.00.

Valero Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Tight refining market supports margins: Historically low fuel inventories, limited excess refining capacity and ongoing supply disruptions are creating a favorable environment for higher crack spreads. Valero’s flexible, complex coastal refinery network is well positioned to process various crude grades and supply multiple fuel markets. Valero Energy Looks Well Placed in the Tight Global Refining Market
• Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter performance and estimates: Valero’s second-quarter 2026 results reportedly showed substantial year-over-year improvement in adjusted EPS and revenue. Rising consensus estimates and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) indicate that analysts are becoming more constructive on the company’s earnings prospects. Did Strong Q2 2026 Earnings and Refining Tailwinds Just Shift Valero Energy’s Investment Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: Relative market strength and favorable valuation: VLO recently gained while the broader market declined. Its low PEG ratio compared with industry peers may be adding to the stock’s appeal, particularly as refining profitability expectations improve. Valero Energy Gains as Market Dips
• Negative Sentiment: One analyst downgrade: Erste Group Bank AG lowered Valero from “buy” to “hold,” which could limit upside sentiment after the stock’s strong advance and near-record trading levels. Finviz Valero Analyst Update

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.