Barclays Rates Valero Energy (VLO) buy, $279 Price Target
Barclays maintains its buy rating on Valero Energy with a $279 price target, a 7.13% upside from the current price.
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Barclays rated Valero Energy Corporation ($VLO) "buy" with a $279 price target on July 1, 2026.
Since the rating, $VLO is up 5.0% after 1 week, up 16.6% after 1 month and up 65.7% to date (from the $268.40 close on Jul 1, 2026).
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Key Points
- Barclays reiterated its buy rating on Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) with a price target of $279 on July 1, 2026.
- Barclays's $279 price target implies 7.13% upside from Valero Energy Corporation's ($VLO) current $260.44 share price.
- On Wednesday, Valero's shares traded near $260.44, with a market cap of about $77.3 billion and a P/E ratio of 19.0.
- Recent insider activity includes sales by SVP Eric Fisher and purchases by several executives in May.
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Barclays reiterated its buy rating on Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) on July 1, 2026, maintaining a price target of $279. Analyst Theresa Chen's continued confidence in the company suggests a positive outlook for the oil and gas refining giant.
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Valero Energy Corporation Stock Down 41.4%
Shares of NYSE:VLO traded near $260.44 on Wednesday. Valero Energy Corporation, with a market cap of approximately $77.3 billion, has a P/E ratio of 19.0 and a forward P/E of 12.1. The stock has experienced a 52-week low of $130.78 and a high of $272.17. Its 50-day moving average is $247.09, while the 200-day moving average stands at $203.74. The company maintains a current ratio of 1.58 and a quick ratio of 1.08, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.66.
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Other Institutional Activity in Valero Energy
Several major funds have adjusted their holdings in Valero Energy. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 96,505 shares, ending with 26,012,463 shares valued at about $6.43 billion, a 0.4% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 19,625,291 shares, worth approximately $4.85 billion. State Street Corp increased its holdings by 1,437,811 shares, a 7.9% increase, to 19,615,002 shares valued at roughly $4.85 billion. FMR LLC boosted its stake by 1,609,265 shares, marking a 23.8% increase, bringing its total to 8,369,765 shares worth about $2.07 billion.
Insider Buying and Selling at Valero Energy Corporation
Recent insider transactions at Valero Energy include sales by Senior Vice President Eric Fisher, who sold 7,500 shares on June 29, 2026, at an average price of $268.17. He also sold the same amount on June 18, 2026, at $236.90, and on May 18, 2026, at $251.61. Additionally, on May 7, 2026, insiders Randall Weisenburger, Kimberly Greene, and Paulett Eberhart each purchased 939 shares.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On July 1, 2026, Barclays reiterated its buy rating with a $279 price target. Other analysts have maintained their positions as well, with TD Cowen keeping a hold rating and a $292 target on June 29, 2026, and Morgan Stanley maintaining a hold rating with a $255 target on June 12, 2026. The consensus among 18 analysts is a buy rating, with an average price target of $264.56.
About Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation, based in San Antonio, Texas, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol, producing a wide range of products including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt. The company markets its products under various brand names and also operates renewable diesel and ethanol plants. Valero was founded in 1980 and is led by CEO Mr. R. Lane Riggs.
Bottom Line
Barclays' reiteration of a buy rating and $279 price target underscores continued confidence in Valero Energy's performance. Investors keep a close eye on analyst ratings like this one, as they provide insights into potential stock performance. Remember, these ratings are based on past data and projections, and actual results may vary.
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Source: Barclays's rating change on $VLO (Jul 1, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts