Valero Energy – Analysts’ Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)
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Consensus Rating
Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Valero Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.” Out of the 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 11 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for VLO.
Consensus Price Target
According to the 16 analysts’ twelve-month price targets for Valero Energy, the average price target is $164.73. The highest price target for VLO is $210.00, while the lowest price target for VLO is $123.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.29% from the current price of $139.28.
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VLO Analyst Ratings Over Time
VLO Analyst Recommendations By Month
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VLO Price Targets by Month
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Should I Buy Valero Energy Stock? VLO Pros and Cons Explained
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Valero Energy
Bull Case
Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Valero Energy Co.:
- Valero Energy Co. has a strong dividend payout ratio of 21.20%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
- Recent institutional inflows into Valero Energy Co. indicate growing confidence from large investors, which could positively impact the stock price.
- Valero Energy Co. has a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio of 7.05, suggesting the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential.
- Analysts have set a target price of $165.20 for Valero Energy Co., indicating potential for stock price appreciation.
- Valero Energy Co. has a diverse geographic presence, operating in multiple countries, which can help mitigate risks associated with regional economic fluctuations.
Valero Energy
Bear Case
Investors should be bearish about investing in Valero Energy Co. for these reasons:
- Valero Energy Co.’s stock price has been trading below its fifty-day and two-hundred-day moving averages, indicating a potential bearish trend in the short to medium term.
- Recent analyst downgrades and target price reductions on Valero Energy Co. may signal concerns about the company’s future performance.
- The oil and gas industry, in which Valero Energy Co. operates, is subject to volatility due to factors like geopolitical events and oil price fluctuations, posing risks to investors.
- Valero Energy Co.’s revenue was down compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting potential challenges in revenue growth and business performance.
- High institutional ownership of 78.69% in Valero Energy Co. may limit the stock’s potential for significant price movements, as large investors often have a long-term investment horizon.
VLO Forecast – Frequently Asked Questions
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According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Valero Energy is $164.73, with a high forecast of $210.00 and a low forecast of $123.00.
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16 Wall Street research analysts have issued “buy,” “hold,” and “sell” ratings for Valero Energy in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should “moderate buy” VLO shares.
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According to analysts, Valero Energy’s stock has a predicted upside of 18.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
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Over the previous 90 days, Valero Energy’s stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
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Analysts like Valero Energy more than other “oils/energy” companies. The consensus rating score for Valero Energy is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for “oils/energy” companies is 2.62. Learn more on how VLO compares to other companies.
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