Sharemaestro company-news research for Valero Energy Corporation (VLOE34), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
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Provisional evidence
Company news sentiment
Latest VLOE34 news and sentiment
Valero Energy Corporation
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Early balanced news score
32 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.
Observed headline tone51/100
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Published 30-day score50/100
Latest source headline
Valero Energy (VLO) Could Be 45% Overvalued After Strong Earnings And Margin Tailwinds
finance.yahoo.com · 26 Sep 2026 15:14
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
32 current stories are mapped specifically to VLOE34.
The score uses 5 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.135.
Confidence is 19/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
50/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
19/100
Confidencethin evidence
79%/100
Company news32 company stories
85/100
Story agreement15/100 difference
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
31 Aug15 Sep29 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Amount of evidence3
0.135 after freshness weightingSource breadth100
5 independent publishersCompany relevance79
share tied directly to this companyFreshness39
recency-weighted evidenceAgreement85
how closely stories agreePublisher mix64
less reliance on one publisherPrice and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.
26 completed price weeks14 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
03 Apr30 Jun25 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
25 Sep 202652BRL 128.0-3.0%
18 Sep 202653BRL 131.949997+5.3%
11 Sep 202651BRL 125.279999+5.4%
04 Sep 202654BRL 118.870003+3.8%
28 Aug 202658BRL 114.510002+2.1%
21 Aug 202663BRL 112.199997+1.1%
14 Aug 202667BRL 110.977501+16.5%
07 Aug 202663BRL 95.2575-2.7%
Provisional evidence
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Market update4720 stories · 62%
Earnings536 stories · 19%
Analyst action525 stories · 16%
Regulatory and legal501 stories · 3%
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Zacks5310 stories · 31%
finance.yahoo.com4910 stories · 31%
MT Newswires534 stories · 12%
Finanças, Câmbio e Investimentos503 stories · 9%
Simply Wall St.572 stories · 6%
Insider Monkey661 stories · 3%
BeInCrypto501 stories · 3%
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earnings17Refining12Energy12Price Target11Consensus Estimate10Earnings Growth6Earnings Estimate6Earnings Report5Intrinsic Value3Balance Sheet3
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
20 Jul50 neutral28 Sep 02:31
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 02:31 | 51 | +0 | 26/100 (-2) | 35 (-2) | Provisional |
| 26 Sep 23:59 | 51 | -1 | 28/100 (+1) | 37 (+1) | Provisional |
| 25 Sep 23:59 | 52 | -1 | 27/100 (-6) | 36 (-3) | Provisional |
| 23 Sep 23:59 | 53 | +1 | 33/100 (0) | 39 (+1) | Provisional |
| 22 Sep 23:59 | 52 | -3 | 33/100 (+3) | 38 (+5) | Provisional |
| 20 Sep 23:59 | 55 | +2 | 30/100 (+7) | 33 (-2) | Provisional |
| 18 Sep 23:59 | 53 | -1 | 23/100 (-3) | 35 (0) | Provisional |
| 17 Sep 23:59 | 54 | -1 | 26/100 (-3) | 35 (0) | Provisional |
Evidence behind the direction
What drives this reading?
Shares of weighted directional evidence in 32 retained current headlines. These weights already account for freshness, relevance and publisher limits; they are not additive points of the published score.
Which subjects lean each way
A subject can carry both supportive and cautious news.
SubjectCautious ← 0 → Constructive
Analyst action4 stories
21.5%28.2%
Market update5 stories
20.2%8.2%
Earnings2 stories
0.0%21.8%
Each side uses the same scale: 0–28.2% of the retained directional evidence.
Where the influence comes from
49.8%largest publisher shareA concentrated reading can depend heavily on one publisher.
Publisher groups follow the scoring rules. Company disclosures share one group; syndicated stories are consolidated before weighting.
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
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EarningsNot used in direction
Valero Energy (VLO) Could Be 45% Overvalued After Strong Earnings And Margin Tailwinds
Valero Energy (VLO) has been moving on a cluster of catalysts, including tight global fuel supplies, strong refining margins, and upbeat earnings revisions that have pushed the stock ahead of both the S&P 500 and its industry recently. At a share price of US$387.18, Valero Energy has rack…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (VLO) has been moving on a cluster of catalysts, including tight global fuel supplies, strong refining margins, and upbeat earnings revisions that have pushed the stock ahead of both the S&P 500 and its industry recently. At a share price of US$387.18, Valero Energy has racked up a 30 day share price return of 11.25% and a 90 day gain of 49.28%, even after a recent 7 day pullback of 6.32% that cooled very short term momentum. Over a longer stretch, the stock's year to date share price return of 134.21% sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 125.13% and a 5 year total
- Published
- 26 Sep 2026 15:14
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 2.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Balance SheetEarningsEarnings GrowthEnergyPrice TargetPrice Target
37/100 tone
Valero Energy has delivered a very strong share-price run over the past five years, and that kind of move puts a spotlight on what investors are really paying for. With the stock now reflecting a long stretch of gains and fresh policy headlines around fuel markets, the key issue is whethe…
20% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy has delivered a very strong share-price run over the past five years, and that kind of move puts a spotlight on what investors are really paying for. With the stock now reflecting a long stretch of gains and fresh policy headlines around fuel markets, the key issue is whether the current valuation lines up with the cash the business can produce over time. Over the past 5 years the stock has returned about 5x for shareholders, which puts a lot of weight on whether future cash flows can support a price built on that kind of track record. Recent debate over a possible U.S. diesel ex
- Published
- 26 Sep 2026 04:15
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Draws Scrutiny
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 43/100
- 30-day weight
- 20% of directional evidence · 3.0d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Cash FlowEarningsEnergyFree Cash FlowFuture Cash FlowsIntrinsic Value
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
What Does Valero Energy (VLO) Face If Diesel Exports Are Curbed?
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) is under pressure as U.S. officials discuss a possible diesel export ban affecting Gulf Coast refiners. West Coast refinery closures, including Valero's Benicia plant, are tightening regional fuel supplies for states such as Nevada. Policy shifts on diesel exports…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) is under pressure as U.S. officials discuss a possible diesel export ban affecting Gulf Coast refiners. West Coast refinery closures, including Valero's Benicia plant, are tightening regional fuel supplies for states such as Nevada. Policy shifts on diesel exports and shrinking West Coast capacity could reshape Valero's fuel flows and pricing power across key markets. The potential diesel export ban and Benicia closure are only part of the broader story around Valero's business model and assets. Check out 2 other big wins that Valero Energy investors should know about.
- Published
- 25 Sep 2026 18:11
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Negative financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 3.4d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Diesel Export BanEnergyFuel SupplyPolicy RiskRefining
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
If You Invested $1000 in Valero Energy a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now
How much a stock's price changes over time is important for most investors, since price performance can both impact your investment portfolio and help you compare investment results across sectors and industries. FOMO, or the fear of missing out, also plays a role in investing, particular…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
How much a stock's price changes over time is important for most investors, since price performance can both impact your investment portfolio and help you compare investment results across sectors and industries. FOMO, or the fear of missing out, also plays a role in investing, particularly with tech giants and popular consumer-facing stocks. What if you'd invested in Valero Energy (VLO) ten years ago? It may not have been easy to hold on to VLO for all that time, but if you did, how much would your investment be worth today? Valero Energy's Business In-Depth With that in mind, let's take a lo
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 12:30
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 5.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings EstimateEnergyEthanolRefining
68/100 tone
24.5% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 23 Sep 2026 11:27
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Buy Rating
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 46/100
- 30-day weight
- 24.5% of directional evidence · 5.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
EarningsNot used in direction
Valero Energy (VLO) Stock Moves -4.10%: What You Should Know
Valero Energy (VLO) ended the recent trading session at $377.14, demonstrating a -4.1% change from the preceding day's closing price. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.36%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.45%. The oil refiner's stock has climbed by 13.66% in the past mo…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (VLO) ended the recent trading session at $377.14, demonstrating a -4.1% change from the preceding day's closing price. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.36%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.45%. The oil refiner's stock has climbed by 13.66% in the past month, exceeding the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 0.41% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.27%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Valero Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on October 22, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Valero Ene
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 22:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Large positive market reaction, Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 6.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings ReportPrice Target
32/100 tone
Analyst action
Valero Energy Shares Fall After Jefferies Downgrade
21.6% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 19:32
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Negative market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 46/100
- 30-day weight
- 21.6% of directional evidence · 6.4d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Diesel Hits a Record. Why Valero and Marathon Stock Could Be Running Out of Gas.
Record diesel prices have been a boon for Valero and Marathon Petroleum. Now demand destruction and the threat of an export ban are creating new risks for refining stocks. Continue Reading
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Record diesel prices have been a boon for Valero and Marathon Petroleum. Now demand destruction and the threat of an export ban are creating new risks for refining stocks. Continue Reading
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 19:28
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 6.4d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EnergyRefining
—Unscored
Analyst actionNot used in direction
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Valero, Phillips 66 and Eni
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – September 22, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog in…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – September 22, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Valero VLO, Phillips 66 PSX and Eni E. Here are highlights from Monday's Analyst Blog: Xi Comes to the USA: Global Week Ahead What happens across this Global Week Ahead? World markets have another high-stakes week in store, showcasing live geopolitics— · A summit between the U.S. and Chinese presidents
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 13:01
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 6.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
AIRatesRefiningTreasuries
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Previsão de Preço Valero Energy rStock (RVLO) 2026-2030: Análise Técnica & Detalhada
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 22 Sep 2026 09:49
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 6.8d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
63/100 tone
Market update
Morgan Stanley Sees More Fuel for Valero’s (VLO) Rally
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has been on a strong rally, posting gains of over 140% since the beginning of 2026. The strong performance is fuelled by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced the world's refining capa…
4.1% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has been on a strong rally, posting gains of over 140% since the beginning of 2026. The strong performance is fuelled by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced the world's refining capacity and tightened supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. While there are now investor concerns that the stock may have topped out, Wall Street sees further upside ahead. On September 14, Morgan Stanley analyst Joe Laetsch significantly boosted the firm's price target on VLO from $255 to $411, while maint
- Published
- 20 Sep 2026 15:38
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 37/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.1% of directional evidence · 8.5d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsPrice TargetPrice TargetRefiningShare PriceShare Buyback
57/100 tone
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has appointed Matt Audette as an independent director and member of its Audit Committee. Audette currently serves as chief financial officer of LPL Financial and previously held the EVP/CFO role at E*TRADE. The board assigned Audette to the Audit Committee, addin…
2.2% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has appointed Matt Audette as an independent director and member of its Audit Committee. Audette currently serves as chief financial officer of LPL Financial and previously held the EVP/CFO role at E*TRADE. The board assigned Audette to the Audit Committee, adding deep financial reporting and regulatory experience to that group. The appointment of Matt Audette to Valero's board and Audit Committee is a governance shift that investors should weigh carefully. Take a look at 2 warning signs (1 major) we have identified for Valero Energy. For readers comparing Valero Ener
- Published
- 20 Sep 2026 04:17
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 27/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.2% of directional evidence · 9.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Balance SheetCapital DisciplineGovernanceRefiningRenewable FuelsRisk Management
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Valero Energy Corporation Elects Matt Audette to its Board of Directors
SAN ANTONIO, September 18, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, "Valero") announced today that Matt Audette has been elected as an independent director to Valero's board of directors (the "Board") and has joined the Board's Audit Committee, effective immediately. M…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
SAN ANTONIO, September 18, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO, "Valero") announced today that Matt Audette has been elected as an independent director to Valero's board of directors (the "Board") and has joined the Board's Audit Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Audette is the President and Chief Financial Officer of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA, "LPL"), a publicly traded company that serves the financial advisor-mediated marketplace as the nation's largest independent broker-dealer, a leading investment advisory firm, and a top custodian. In this role
- Published
- 18 Sep 2026 12:19
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 10.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Board AppointmentEnergyFinancials
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
Have you been paying attention to shares of Valero Energy (VLO)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 16.5% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $407.27 in the previous session. Valero Energy has gained 147.7% since the start of the year compared to the 32.2%…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Have you been paying attention to shares of Valero Energy (VLO)? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 16.5% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $407.27 in the previous session. Valero Energy has gained 147.7% since the start of the year compared to the 32.2% gain for the Zacks Oils-Energy sector and the 134.4% return for the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry. What's Driving the Outperformance? The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its
- Published
- 17 Sep 2026 13:15
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 11.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings EstimateEarnings ReportRefining Marketing
57/100 tone
Valero Energy (VLO) ended the recent trading session at $403.28, demonstrating a +1.57% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.45% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 1.21%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.01%. Heading into today, …
16% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (VLO) ended the recent trading session at $403.28, demonstrating a +1.57% change from the preceding day's closing price. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.45% loss on the day. At the same time, the Dow lost 1.21%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.01%. Heading into today, shares of the oil refiner had gained 13.42% over the past month, outpacing the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.72% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.43%. Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Valero Energy in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on October
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 22:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 34/100
- 30-day weight
- 16% of directional evidence · 12.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings GrowthFinancial ResultsPrice Target
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Valero Energy (VLO) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define.
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 16:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 12.5d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings EstimateEstimate RevisionsMomentum InvestingPrice Change
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Ação da Valero Energy atinge máxima histórica de US$ 400,14 - Investing.com Brasil
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 14:43
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 12.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
66/100 tone
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has been on a strong rally this year, fuelled by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins. The ongoing disruptions have curtailed refining capacity worldwide and tightened supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The American refiner has …
0.7% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) has been on a strong rally this year, fuelled by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins. The ongoing disruptions have curtailed refining capacity worldwide and tightened supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The American refiner has more than doubled in value since the beginning of 2026, posting gains of over 133%. While some investors are concerned that Valero's rally may have run its course, the analysts over at UBS see further upside ahead. On September 8, the firm boosted its price objective on VLO from $355 to $450 and kept a 'Buy' r
- Published
- 16 Sep 2026 04:31
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 36/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.7% of directional evidence · 13.0d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EnergyPrice TargetRefiningShare BuybackShareholder
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
What Does the Future Hold for Valero Energy's Refining Business?
The Iran war shock is driving crude oil prices higher, with West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") trading above $100 per barrel, according to data from Oilprice.com. The high crude price has significantly increased input costs for refiners such as Valero Energy Corporation VLO. However, unlike …
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
The Iran war shock is driving crude oil prices higher, with West Texas Intermediate ("WTI") trading above $100 per barrel, according to data from Oilprice.com. The high crude price has significantly increased input costs for refiners such as Valero Energy Corporation VLO. However, unlike many refiners, Valero Energy has a heavy-crude advantage, as heavy crude is cheaper than light crude like WTI. Regarding the company's access to diverse crude feedstocks, Valero has an advantage because its Gulf Coast refineries can buy crude oil from many low-cost sources, including the United States, Canada
- Published
- 15 Sep 2026 15:47
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 13.5d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EnergyRefining Margins
83/100 tone
Valero Energy Corporation VLO has jumped 147.8% over the past year, outperforming the industry's 118.7% rally. Phillips 66 PSX and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. PARR, in the same space, have gained 97.8% and 153.5%, respectively, over the period.Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks …
1% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy Corporation VLO has jumped 147.8% over the past year, outperforming the industry's 118.7% rally. Phillips 66 PSX and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. PARR, in the same space, have gained 97.8% and 153.5%, respectively, over the period.Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The price chart reflects investors' strong preference for VLO stock. However, before making investment decisions, one should consider the company's overall business environment and fundamentals. VLO's Advantageous Position in Heavy Crude Aids It The Iran war shock is driving crude oil price
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 15:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Large positive market reaction, Positive market reaction
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 55/100
- 30-day weight
- 1% of directional evidence · 14.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Balance SheetCrude OilEarningsEarnings EstimateEnergyPrice Target
73/100 tone
3.6% of directional evidence
Medium story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 14 Sep 2026 11:35
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Buy Rating
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium · 44/100
- 30-day weight
- 3.6% of directional evidence · 14.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Regulatory and legalNot used in direction
Will Tight Refined Product Markets Support Valero's Profitability?
Valero Energy's VLO investment case is supported by its highly complex coastal refinery network, which can process a wide range of feedstocks into higher-value refined fuels. Concentrated on the Gulf Coast, Valero's refining network provides another competitive advantage by enabling it to…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy's VLO investment case is supported by its highly complex coastal refinery network, which can process a wide range of feedstocks into higher-value refined fuels. Concentrated on the Gulf Coast, Valero's refining network provides another competitive advantage by enabling it to optimize crude sourcing and export the refined products to high-demand markets, supporting margin capture. Valero's structural advantage stems from the operational flexibility of its refineries. The company's system can process a wide range of crude qualities (heavy sour, light/medium sour, etc.) and shift pr
- Published
- 11 Sep 2026 16:27
- News subject
- Regulatory and legal
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 17.5d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsMarginsRefiningValuation
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Investors Heavily Search Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): Here is What You Need to Know
Valero Energy (VLO) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future. Shares of this oil refiner have returned +17.8% over the past month versus …
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (VLO) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future. Shares of this oil refiner have returned +17.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.4% change. The Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry, to which Valero Energy belongs, has gained 26.6% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term? While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a compa
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 13:00
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 18.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings EstimateEarnings GrowthIntrinsic ValuePresent Value
57/100 tone
In the latest trading session, Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $388.95, marking a +1.59% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.48%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%. Prior t…
6.1% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
In the latest trading session, Valero Energy (VLO) closed at $388.95, marking a +1.59% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.48%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%. Prior to today's trading, shares of the oil refiner had gained 18.19% outpaced the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 8.39% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.97%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Valero Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on Oct
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 22:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 30/100
- 30-day weight
- 6.1% of directional evidence · 19.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings ReportPrice TargetRefining
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Ação da Valero Energy atinge máxima histórica de US$ 385,11 - Investing.com Brasil
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 13:35
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 19.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
EarningsNot used in direction
Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results on October 22, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, September 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2026. The earnings release …
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
SAN ANTONIO, September 08, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2026. The earnings release will be issued earlier that morning. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on Valero's Investor Relations website at investorvalero.com. About Valero Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 19:23
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 20.4d old
- Text assessed
- Available headline and article text
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
EarningsEarnings ReleaseEnergyRefiningRenewable Diesel
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Does Valero Energy (VLO) Still Sit Above Fair Value After Its 7x Run?
Valero Energy stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet the current valuation checks point to a premium price, with both the intrinsic value estimate and market multiples indicating the shares are not cheap on recent numbers. Over the past 5 years Valero Energy has generated a r…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet the current valuation checks point to a premium price, with both the intrinsic value estimate and market multiples indicating the shares are not cheap on recent numbers. Over the past 5 years Valero Energy has generated a return of very roughly 7x, which places fresh attention on whether recent gains already reflect much of the good news. Supportive refining margins and a tight product market can help underpin cash flow expectations. Any easing in crack spreads or lower utilization would be a clear risk for how much investors ar
- Published
- 05 Sep 2026 20:11
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 23.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
DividendsEarningsFree Cash FlowIntrinsic ValuePrice TargetRefining
—Unscored
EarningsNot used in direction
Valero Energy (VLO) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
Valero Energy (VLO) closed the most recent trading day at $370.69, moving +1.26% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.06%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.4%. Coming into today, shares of…
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
Valero Energy (VLO) closed the most recent trading day at $370.69, moving +1.26% from the previous trading session. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.06%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 1.18%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.4%. Coming into today, shares of the oil refiner had gained 21.07% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector gained 4.7%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.46%. The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Valero Energy in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projec
- Published
- 03 Sep 2026 22:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 25.3d old
- Text assessed
- Stored article
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings Per ShareEarnings ReportEnergy
57/100 tone
0.2% of directional evidence
Low story strength
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 03 Sep 2026 11:28
- News subject
- Analyst action
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story · 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low · 26/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.2% of directional evidence · 25.7d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
—Unscored
Market updateNot used in direction
Ação da Valero Energy atinge máxima histórica de US$ 363,25 - Investing.com Brasil
Company news retained for context; no directional weight.
Scoring detailsDirect company coverage
- Published
- 01 Sep 2026 13:35
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- No clear directional signal in the available text
- Company focus
- Main company · 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news · not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None · 27.6d old
- Text assessed
- Stored headline only
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Earlier company news
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It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
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Weekly price response, trend and fair-value position test whether the market is accepting or rejecting the news. They never rewrite the news score.
It measures news already published. It is not a forecast, recommendation or price target.