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Valero Energy rallies 44% YTD on oil surge

Watch: Monitor oil prices and geopolitical developments impacting refining margins, which drive Valero's profitability trajectory.

Full analysis

Valero Energy's stock is up nearly 44% in 2026, ranking 25th among S&P 500 top performers amid the U.S.-Iran conflict lifting oil prices. Q4 2025 EPS beat consensus by $0.55 at $3.82. Analysts expect EPS growth of nearly 32% to $10.45 in the coming year, complemented by a 2% dividend yield.

Strong EPS growth expectations and premium oil market conditions underpin Valero's high returns and justify its outperformance in 2026.

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Evidence

1d ago 3 Surprising S&P 500 Outperformers of 2026 yahoo-finance

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19d ago Worker sues Valero over Texas refinery explosion yahoo-finance

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22d ago Goldman Sachs reveals top oil stocks to buy for 2026 yahoo-finance

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41d ago Valero Energy (VLO): A Refining Giant With Earnings Momentum and Global Reach yahoo-finance

3 older signals

43d ago Stocks Recover as Iran War Pushes Energy and Defense Stocks Higher - TradingView

43d ago Stocks Recover as Iran War Pushes Energy and Defense Stocks Higher - Barchart.com

47d ago Valero Energy (VLO): A Refining Giant With Earnings Momentum and Global Reach

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