Valero Energy’s 0.01% Rise with 260th-Ranked $410M Volume as Analysts Maintain ‘Buy’ Ratings and $156.55 Target

Valero Energy (VLO) closed Thursday with a 0.01% gain, trading at $154.28 per share. The stock saw a trading volume of $410 million, ranking 260th in market activity on the day. Analyst activity remained focused on the company’s long-term potential despite muted near-term price movement.

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen reinforced confidence in Valero by maintaining a "Buy" rating and setting a $151.00 price target. This aligns with a broader analyst consensus of "Moderate Buy," supported by a collective price target of $156.55—a 1.47% premium to Thursday’s closing price. The recommendation highlights Valero’s strategic positioning in the energy sector amid evolving market dynamics.

Valero’s valuation metrics remain elevated, with a market capitalization of $47.22 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 63.97. Analysts have emphasized the company’s operational resilience and capacity to capitalize on industry trends, though near-term volatility remains a factor. Institutional coverage remains active, with recent upgrades from third-party models underscoring its investment appeal.

Backtested performance data shows Valero’s 0.01% gain on Thursday, with a closing price of $154.28. The stock’s volume ranked 260th in the market, reflecting moderate institutional participation. Analyst price targets and ratings have remained consistent in recent weeks, reinforcing a cautiously optimistic outlook for the energy refiner.