Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) is a prominent player in the oil and gas refining and marketing industry. The company is known for its extensive refining operations and has a strong presence in the energy sector. Valero competes with other major companies in the industry, such as Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66.
On October 9, 2025, Jefferies set a new price target for Valero at $194, while the stock was trading at $162.01. This target suggests a potential increase of approximately 19.75%. Valero's consistent performance in surpassing earnings expectations supports this optimistic outlook.
The current stock price of VLO is $162.01, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.26% or $0.43. During the trading day, the stock fluctuated between $161.25 and $164.34. Over the past year, VLO has reached a high of $178.43 and a low of $99, with a market capitalization of approximately $50.33 billion.
Valero's trading volume today is 1,655,253 shares on the NYSE. The company's consistent earnings performance and Jefferies' new price target suggest a favorable outlook for Valero, making it a stock to watch in the oil and gas sector.
