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Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has the capacity to produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.

Valero Energy Corp

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VALERO ENERGY ORD

<p>Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.87%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $42.93 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In VLO:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of VLO stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$645.01</strong> today based on a price of $134.00 for VLO at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727813026_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


News

Trading Ideas

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $600 Today

<p>Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Valero Energy. Our analysis of options history for Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.</p>
<p>Delving into the details, we found 37% of traders were bullish, while 62% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $75,500, and 6 were calls, valued at $204,499.</p>
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $110.0 to $150.0 for Valero Energy over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Valero Energy's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Valero Energy's whale trades within a strike price range from $110.0 to $150.0 in the last 30 days. </p>
<h3>Valero Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727811069_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$2.91</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$45.5K</td>
<td>108</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">645</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.35</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>159</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
<td>$37.0K</td>
<td>171</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">243</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.75</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.62</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>30.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">107</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Valero Energy</h3>
<p>Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has the capacity to produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.</p>
<p>In light of the recent options history for Valero Energy, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Valero Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,116,758, the price of VLO is up 1.61% at $137.21. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Valero Energy</h3>
<p>In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $149.25.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
<p>Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22bz20&amp;utm_source=benzinga-insights"><strong>Click here for access</strong></a>.<br />
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Piper Sandler downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $123.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Valero Energy, maintaining a target price of $172.<br />
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Valero Energy with a target price of $171.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Sell rating for Valero Energy, targeting a price of $131. </p>
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Options

Markets

Looking At Valero Energy's Recent Unusual Options Activity

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on <strong>Valero Energy</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with VLO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>So how do we know what these investors just did? </p>
<p>Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Valero Energy.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 77% bullish and 22%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $360,876, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $102,330.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $110.0 to $150.0 for Valero Energy over the last 3 months. </p>
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Valero Energy stands at 4645.71, with a total volume reaching 901.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Valero Energy, situated within the strike price corridor from $110.0 to $150.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Valero Energy Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727109930_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.6</td>
<td>$8.4</td>
<td>$8.45</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$122.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">306</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.5</td>
<td>$8.35</td>
<td>$8.42</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">306</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">81</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$14.55</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$65.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">219</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.05</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">846</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">791</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Valero Energy</h3>
<p>Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has the capacity to produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.</p>
<h3>Present Market Standing of Valero Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 962,494, the VLO's price is down by -0.5%, now at $133.79. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 31 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Valero Energy</h3>
<p>In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $149.25.</p>
<p><strong>Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move</strong></p>
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Mizuho keeps a Outperform rating on Valero Energy with a target price of $171.<br />
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Sell rating on Valero Energy, maintaining a target price of $131.<br />
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Piper Sandler lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $123.<br />
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Valero Energy, targeting a price of $172. </p>
<p>Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.</p>
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Valero Energy's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

WIIM

Valero Energy shares are trading lower after Piper Sandler downgraded the stock from Overweight to Neutral and lowered its price target from $169 to $123.

<p>Throughout the last three months, 11 analysts have evaluated Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $161.27, a high estimate of $175.00, and a low estimate of $123.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 3.85% lower than the prior average price target of $167.73. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726840909_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>A clear picture of Valero Energy's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Todd</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Royall</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Valero Energy. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Valero Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Valero Energy's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Valero Energy's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Valero Energy analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Discovering Valero Energy: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has the capacity to produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.</p>
<h3>Breaking Down Valero Energy's Financial Performance</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.</p>
<p><strong>Decline in Revenue:</strong> Over the 3 months period, Valero Energy faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately <strong>-0.06%</strong> in revenue growth as of 30 June, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Valero Energy's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>2.54%</strong> net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>3.41%,</strong> the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Valero Energy's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>1.39%</strong> ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Valero Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of <b>0.42</b>, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.</p>
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
<p>Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
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<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Analyst Ratings

Expert Ratings For Valero Energy

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Ryan Todd   downgrades Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and lowers the price target from $169 to $123.</p>


Downgrades

Price Target

Piper Sandler Downgrades Valero Energy to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $123

<p><strong>Valero Energy's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>12.97 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 4.07% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 5.35 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Valero Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726502425_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Valero Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Valero Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Valero Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.61%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into Valero Energy's Recent Short Interest

<p>Goldman Sachs  analyst Neil Mehta   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $149 to $131.</p>


Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Valero Energy, Lowers Price Target to $131

<p>Mizuho  analyst Nitin Kumar   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $175 to $171.</p>


Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Valero Energy, Lowers Price Target to $171

<p>Hurricane Francine, currently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40259269/storm-debby-headed-for-nyc-highly-populated-areas-as-catastrophic-flooding-persists">approaching Louisiana&#8217;s coast</a>, is expected to make landfall in the late afternoon and early evening as a Category 1 storm.</p>
<p>The storm&#8217;s northern eyewall was about 95 miles southwest of Morgan City, Louisiana at 2 p.m. ET. NBC News reports sustained wind speeds of 90 miles per hour as it moves northeast at 16 miles per hour.</p>
<p>Francine may develop into a Category 2 storm with winds between 96 and 110 miles per hour, according to meteorologists. It&#8217;s expected to reach land between Avery Island and Houma, Louisiana between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET.</p>
<p><strong>Read Also: </strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/08/40224567/as-tropical-storm-debby-hits-south-carolina-bettors-predict-an-aggressive-hurricane-season-will-it-b"><strong>As Tropical Storm Debby Hits South Carolina, Bettors Predict An Aggressive Hurricane Season</strong></a></p>
<p>Hurricane Francine is likely to make landfall between Avery Island and Houma, Louisiana, between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET Wednesday.</p>
<p>A hurricane warning is in effect across most of the Louisiana coastline, while a storm surge warning covers the area from High Island, near Houston, all the way to the Mississippi and Alabama border.</p>
<p>A state of emergency has been declared by the governors of both Louisiana and Mississippi, with many local leaders ordering or strongly recommending that towns and cities evacuate low-lying, coastal areas.</p>
<p>Flights from New Orleans International Airport were canceled at 12 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>President <strong>Joe Biden</strong> approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana, making federal disaster assistance available to the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday.</p>
<p>&#8220;The President's action authorizes FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance to save lives, to protect property, public health and safety and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas,&#8221; the agency said.</p>
<p><strong>Exxon Mobil Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40814667/exxon-other-us-oil-majors-brace-for-tropical-storm-francine-report">earlier on Wednesday</a> that it plans to cut production at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana, refinery to as low as 20% of its 522,500 barrel-per-day capacity by Wednesday in anticipation of the hurricane.</p>
<p><strong>Price Action</strong>: Oil companies that operate refineries on the Louisiana coast mostly fell into Wednesday&#8217;s late-afternoon trading.</p>
<ul>
<li>Exxon Mobil slipped 0.66% to $110.08</li>
<li><strong>Marathon Petroleum Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) slipped 2.64% to $159.22</li>
<li><strong>Shell plc</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) gained 0.55% to $66.26</li>
<li><strong>Valero Energy Corporation</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) went down 2.24% to $133.04</li>
<li><strong>Phillips 66 </strong>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>) declined 1.29% to $125.242</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Read Now:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39581491/whats-going-on-with-cruise-stocks-as-category-4-hurricane-beryl-churns-in-the-caribbean">What&#8217;s Going On With Cruise Stocks As Category 4 Hurricane Beryl Churns In the Caribbean?</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>


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Hurricane Francine Approaches Louisiana Coast With Category 2 Storm Potential, Local Oil Refineries Cut Production

<p>Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.83%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $43.02 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $1000 In VLO:</strong> If an investor had bought $1000 of VLO stock 15 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$7,112.02</strong> today based on a price of $134.28 for VLO at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725993020_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $7,100 Today

<p>Designed to provide broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market, the <strong>First Trust Energy AlphaDEX ETF</strong> (ARCA:FXN) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.</p>
<h2>What Are Smart Beta ETFs?</h2>
<p>Products that are based on market cap weighted indexes, which are strategies designed to reflect a specific market segment or the market as a whole, have traditionally dominated the ETF industry.</p>
<p>Market cap weighted indexes work great for investors who believe in market efficiency. They provide a low-cost, convenient and transparent way of replicating market returns.</p>
<p>On the other hand, some investors who believe that it is possible to beat the market by superior stock selection opt to invest in another class of funds that track non-cap weighted strategies--popularly known as smart beta.</p>
<p>This kind of index follows this same mindset, as it attempts to pick stocks that have better chances of risk-return performance; non-cap weighted strategies base selection on certain fundamental characteristics, or a mix of such characteristics.</p>
<p>Even though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.</p>
<h2>Fund Sponsor &amp; Index</h2>
<p>FXN is managed by First Trust Advisors, and this fund has amassed over $478.36 million, which makes it one of the larger ETFs in the Energy ETFs. This particular fund, before fees and expenses, seeks to match the performance of the StrataQuant Energy Index.</p>
<p>The StrataQuant Energy Index is a modified equal-dollar weighted index designed by the AMEX to objectively identify and select stocks from the Russell 1000 Index that may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive style indices through the use of the AlphaDEX screening methodology.</p>
<h2>Cost &amp; Other Expenses</h2>
<p>Investors should also pay attention to an ETF&#39;s expense ratio. Lower cost products will produce better results than those with a higher cost, assuming all other metrics remain the same.</p>
<p>Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.62% for this ETF, which makes it on par with most peer products in the space.</p>
<p>The fund has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 2.02%.</p>
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
<p>Most ETFs are very transparent products, and disclose their holdings on a daily basis. ETFs also offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, though it&#39;s still important for investors to research a fund&#39;s holdings.</p>
<p>This ETF has heaviest allocation in the Energy sector - about 99.10% of the portfolio.</p>
<p>Looking at individual holdings, <strong>Valero Energy Corporation</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vlo#NYSE">VLO</a>) accounts for about 4.23% of total assets, followed by <strong>Matador Resources Company</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mtdr#NYSE">MTDR</a>) and <strong>Nov Inc.</strong> (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nov#NYSE">NOV</a>).</p>
<p>Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 39.22% of FXN&#39;s total assets under management.</p>
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
<p>The ETF has gained about 1.68% so far this year and is down about -4.04% in the last one year (as of 09/04/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $15.73 and $19.35.</p>
<p>The fund has a beta of 1.61 and standard deviation of 28.88% for the trailing three-year period, which makes FXN a high risk choice in this particular space. With about 41 holdings, it has more concentrated exposure than peers.</p>
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
<p>First Trust Energy AlphaDEX ETF is an excellent option for investors seeking to outperform the Energy ETFs segment of the market. There are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider as well.</p>
<p><strong>Vanguard Energy ETF</strong> (ARCA:VDE) tracks MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index and the <strong>Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF</strong> (ARCA:XLE) tracks Energy Select Sector Index. Vanguard Energy ETF has $8.22 billion in assets, Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF has $36.48 billion. VDE has an expense ratio of 0.10% and XLE charges 0.09%.</p>
<p>Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Energy ETFs.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2331117/is-first-trust-energy-alphadex-etf-fxn-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-smart_beta_etf-2331117">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a></p>


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Is First Trust Energy AlphaDEX ETF a Strong ETF Right Now?

<p>In the preceding three months, 11 analysts have released ratings for Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $169.82, a high estimate of $179.00, and a low estimate of $156.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 1.63%. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725390067_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
<p>The standing of Valero Energy among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Cheng</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Royall</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nitin Kumar</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Todd</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Valero Energy. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Valero Energy compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Valero Energy's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
<p>For valuable insights into Valero Energy's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Valero Energy analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>About Valero Energy</h2>
<p>Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has the capacity to produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.</p>
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Valero Energy's Finances</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization:</strong> Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Valero Energy's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately <strong>-0.06%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> Valero Energy's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>2.54%</strong>. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> Valero Energy's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>3.41%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> Valero Energy's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of <strong>1.39%,</strong> the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> Valero Energy's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of <b>0.42</b>, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.</p>
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
<p>Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Analyst Scoreboard: 11 Ratings For Valero Energy

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BANL

BWLP

CTRA

EQNR

FANG

GPOR

GPRE

HAFN

PFIE

PTEN

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TRMD

VIST

WFRD

Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower following reports suggesting an impending deal will restart Libyan oil production and exports.

<p>Wells Fargo  analyst Roger Read   maintains Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $165 to $172.</p>


Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Valero Energy, Raises Price Target to $172

<p><strong>Valero Energy's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>13.51 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 4.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 4.72 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>Valero Energy Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724859917_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Valero Energy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing Valero Energy's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Valero Energy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.00%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


How Is The Market Feeling About Valero Energy?

<p>Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.96% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.32%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $47.10 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In VLO:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of VLO stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$850.80</strong> today based on a price of $147.00 for VLO at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724698815_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Here's How Much $100 Invested In Valero Energy 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

<p>Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on <strong>Valero Energy</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>).</p>
<p>And retail traders should know.</p>
<p>We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.</p>
<p>Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with VLO, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.</p>
<p>Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for <strong>Valero Energy</strong>.</p>
<p>This isn't normal.</p>
<p>The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.</p>
<p>Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $27,636, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $315,322.</p>
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
<p>After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $115.0 and $150.0 for Valero Energy, spanning the last three months.</p>
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
<p>In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Valero Energy stands at 601.71, with a total volume reaching 1,474.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Valero Energy, situated within the strike price corridor from $115.0 to $150.0, throughout the last 30 days.</p>
<h3>Valero Energy Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724179568_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" /></p>
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Symbol</strong></th>
<th><strong>PUT/CALL</strong></th>
<th><strong>Trade Type</strong></th>
<th><strong>Sentiment</strong></th>
<th><strong>Exp. Date</strong></th>
<th><strong>Ask</strong></th>
<th><strong>Bid</strong></th>
<th><strong>Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Strike Price</strong></th>
<th><strong>Total Trade Price</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Open Interest</strong></th>
<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Volume</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/23/24</td>
<td>$2.98</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$53.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">542</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.45</td>
<td>$20.2</td>
<td>$20.45</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$47.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">553</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">68</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VLO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$18.95</td>
<td>$18.5</td>
<td>$18.87</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">43</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<h3>About Valero Energy</h3>
<p>Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has the capacity to produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.</p>
<p>Having examined the options trading patterns of Valero Energy, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance</p>
<h3>Current Position of Valero Energy</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,946,774, the price of VLO is up by 0.01%, reaching $148.23.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 65 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Valero Energy</h3>
<p>Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $165.0.</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Valero Energy, targeting a price of $165. </li>
</ul>
<p>Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Valero Energy with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.</p>


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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower amid a drop in the price of crude. Sector weakness may be due to soft demand in Asia and U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure a cease-fire deal in Israel.

<p>Valero Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.62% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.84%. Currently, Valero Energy has a market capitalization of $48.70 billion. </p>
<p><strong>Buying $100 In VLO:</strong> If an investor had bought $100 of VLO stock 20 years ago, it would be worth <strong>$888.19</strong> today based on a price of $152.01 for VLO at the time of writing.</p>
<h3>Valero Energy's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723212020_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" /></p>
<p>Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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