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Valero Energy Corporation

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VLO Stock: Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis

Published 2026-05-01

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VLO vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Valero Energy Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Valero Energy Corporation
VLO
Latest video
Q1 2026
Chevron Corp. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Chevron Corp.
CVX
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Exxon Mobil Corp. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Exxon Mobil Corp.
XOM
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
$402.66B
Chevron Corp.
XOM
$678.92B
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
19.8x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
21.2x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
15.6x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
15.5x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
53.5%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
44.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
321.9%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
112.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
21.9%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
15.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
44.3%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
29.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
9.8%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
9.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
12.2%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
12.6%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
5.5%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
3.0%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
18.96x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
15.92x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
1.25x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
1.14x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
0.49
Chevron Corp.
XOM
0.17
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
3.4%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
2.5%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
CVX
6.1%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
2.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.

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Episode archive for VLO

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VLO Stock: Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Valero Energy Corporation. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.