Valero Energy Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
VLO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 33.5% earnings payout ratio & 25.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 6.0% operating margin & 6.3% gross margin.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 33.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 25.4%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Debt-to-Equity: 42.7Conservative debt level relative to equity.
Risks
- Gross Margin: 6.3%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
- Operating Margin: 6.0%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
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SafeAbout Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products. Operating primarily across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Latin America, the company owns 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day, producing gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt. Beyond refining, Valero operates significant renewable fuel operations, including 12 ethanol plants with a combined annual production capacity of approximately 1.7 billion gallons. The company manages an extensive logistics network comprising pipelines, terminals, rail, and marine assets to transport feedstocks and finished products. Valero operates through three primary business segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and founded in 1980, Valero serves individual consumers, businesses, and government sectors through direct sales and distribution partnerships with retailers and resellers, maintaining a significant position in the global energy market.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.90%
Annual Dividend
$4.59
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
33.53%
FCF Payout Ratio
25.36%
Stock Price
$241.06
52-Week Range
$117.71 – $258.43
Dividend History (2016–2025)
VLO annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
VLO earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 21, 2026
Last Payment Date
March 9, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.86%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
2.89%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
10.27%
3-Year Total Growth
15.31%
5-Year Total Growth
15.31%
10-Year Total Growth
165.88%
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