Valero Energy (VLO) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 23 analyst ratings
Based on 13 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | In-Line | $385.00 from $325.00 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $434.00 from $300.00 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Maintained | Hold | $394.00 from $401.00 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $441.00 from $323.00 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Neutral | $414.00 from $395.00 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Buy | $457.00 from $365.00 | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Downgraded | Buy → Hold | $401.00 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $411.00 from $255.00 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Maintained | Strong Buy | $450.00 from $350.00 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $450.00 from $355.00 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $435.00 from $329.00 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $389.00 from $356.00 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Neutral | $300.00 from $289.00 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $350.00 from $338.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $323.00 from $279.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $356.00 from $292.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $355.00 from $280.00 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Initiated Coverage | Overweight | $329.00 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Buy | $357.00 from $286.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $338.00 from $292.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for VLO stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Valero Energy (VLO) is $408.62, with a high estimate of $457.00 and a low of $302.00, across 13 analysts.
Is VLO a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Valero Energy currently average a Buy rating: 11 buy, 9 hold and 3 sell, from 23 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for VLO?
The average price target of $408.62 implies 5.58% downside from the last price of $432.77.
What is the latest analyst rating on VLO?
On Oct 12, 2026, Evercore ISI Group maintained Valero Energy at In-Line with a price target of $385.00.
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