Wells Fargo raises target to USD 485 for Valero Energy stock
Published on 10/15/2026 at 09:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst targets and quarterly results
- Wells Fargo raised its Valero target from USD 389.00 to USD 485.00 on October 14, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue reached USD 44.48 billion and net income USD 4.07 billion.
- Valero Energy stock was trading at EUR 410.80 at 9:45 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026.
- Valero is scheduled to report third-quarter results on October 22, 2026.
Wells Fargo raised its Valero Energy target from USD 389.00 to USD 485.00 on October 14, 2026, while keeping an Overweight rating, according to Markets Insider. Valero Energy stock was trading at EUR 410.80 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CEST.
Targets move with earnings
The latest quarterly picture gives the upgrade a measurable foundation. Valero reported USD 44.48 billion in revenue and USD 4.07 billion in consolidated net income for the second quarter of 2026, while operating margin was 12.00 percent. The figures come from Valero's quarterly financial data and are also reported by MarketBeat.
On the NYSE, Valero was last quoted at USD 459.78 on October 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Against that level, the Wells Fargo target of USD 485.00 lies 5.49 percent above the price. The contrast is important because the target increase is bullish, while the report also cited concern about the duration of crude and product-market conditions.
Three dated steps shape the setup
Valero's recent sequence has three measurable points. Revenue reached USD 44.48 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, according to MarketBeat. Mizuho lifted its target from USD 300.00 to USD 434.00 on October 8, 2026, and Wells Fargo followed with its USD 485.00 target on October 14, 2026, as reported by Markets Insider.
When are the next results due?
Valero is scheduled to announce third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 22, 2026, with the earnings call set for 10:00 a.m. ET, according to MarketBeat. The next report will test whether the strong second-quarter revenue and profit profile can continue.
Valero stock stays near its yearly high
Valero's market capitalization was USD 132.4 billion on October 14, 2026. Its NYSE 52-week range was USD 155.29 to USD 461.52 on that date, placing the primary-market quote near the upper end of the range. The company operates through refining, renewable diesel and ethanol segments.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Valero Energy stock.
Valero Energy stock facts
- Company: Valero Energy Corporation
- ISIN: US91913Y1001
- WKN: 908683
- Ticker: VLO
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 15, 2026, 9:45 a.m. CEST): EUR 410.80
- Market capitalization: USD 132.4 billion (as of October 14, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 155.29-461.52 (as of October 14, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Energy / Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
