Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for VLO?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for VLO is "Hold" based on 5 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for VLO?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for VLO is $197.80, representing an upside of 0.2% from the current price of $197.34.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jan 30, 2026	Ryan Todd	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Buy	$217.00 → $220.00 +3.00 (1.4%)
Jan 30, 2026	Joe Laetsch	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Hold	$180.00 → $182.00 +2.00 (1.1%)
Jan 27, 2026	Joe Laetsch	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Hold	$175.00 → $180.00 +5.00 (2.9%)
Jan 8, 2026	Ryan Todd	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Buy	$223.00 → $217.00 -6.00 (-2.7%)
Jan 8, 2026	Zach Parham	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$197.00 → $200.00 +3.00 (1.5%)
Dec 12, 2025	Nitin Kumar	Mizuho	Downgrades	Hold	$190.00 → $192.00 +2.00 (1.1%)
Dec 11, 2025	Jean Ann Salisbury	BofA Securities	Downgrades	Hold	$198.00 → $195.00 -3.00 (-1.5%)

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