
VLO · NYSE
Valero Energy operates an energy business centered on refining, renewable diesel and ethanol. It makes money by processing crude oil into fuels and other refined products, while also producing renewable diesel and ethanol; the supplied coverage identifies all three activities as contributors to second-quarter profit and cash flow, but provides no segment revenue breakdown. Its customers and geographic mix are not specified in the evidence. Valero generated $122.7 billion of revenue and $2.3 billion of net income in fiscal 2025, compared with $129.9 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively, in fiscal 2024.
Valero rose $9.85, or 3.30%, from $298.88 to $308.73 over the reported week. The stock climbed to $311.71 on July 30 and $312.90 on July 31 before giving back most of that advance on Monday, when it fell $5.36 to $307.54, then recovered modestly Tuesday. The company-specific catalyst highlighted in the supplied coverage was a broad-based second-quarter beat, with stronger refining, renewable diesel and ethanol profits lifting earnings and cash flow. Monday’s reversal occurred as the broader market rallied on easing Middle East tensions, suggesting the move was not driven solely by Valero news. Zacks also added VLO to several Strong Buy lists on August 5.