Valero Energy (VLO) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $4.73
- Forward yield
- 1.09%
- Payout ratio
- 19.5%
- Growth streak
- 3 years
Valero Energy pays a quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of July 31, 2026 and was paid on August 31, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $4.73 per share, a yield of about 1.16% at a share price of $406.30.
The record shows a steady annual rhythm. Since 2023, Valero has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the first payment of the year, which goes ex-dividend in late January or February. The rate held at $0.98 through 2022, then went to $1.02 in 2023, $1.07 in 2024, $1.13 in 2025 and $1.20 in 2026. The raises have grown each time, from four cents to seven cents, or from about 4.1% to 6.2%. Since late 2021, the quarterly rate has grown about 22%, close to 4.4% a year. Payments by calendar year rose from $3.92 in 2022 to $4.52 in 2025. The company has increased its dividend for three consecutive years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in mid-to-late November 2026 and be paid in December. Past raises have come with the payment after that, early in the new year.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $1.20 |
| May 7, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $1.20 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $1.20 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $1.13 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $1.13 |
| May 6, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $1.13 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $1.13 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $1.07 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | $1.07 |
| May 15, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $1.07 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $1.07 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | $1.02 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $1.02 |
| May 9, 2023 | May 22, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $1.02 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | $1.02 |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | $0.98 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | $0.98 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | Jun 7, 2022 | $0.98 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Feb 2, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | $0.98 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | $0.98 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Valero Energy (VLO) pay a dividend?
Yes. Valero Energy pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $1.20 per share.
What is VLO's dividend yield?
Valero Energy paid $4.73 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.09% at the last price of $432.77. Click here to learn more
When is VLO's most recent ex-dividend date?
Valero Energy's most recent ex-dividend date is Jul 31, 2026, payable on Aug 31, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has VLO been raising its dividend?
Yes — Valero Energy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive calendar years.
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