Rating Change
B of A Securities reiterated its Neutral rating on Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) on October 02, 2026.
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B of A Securities Reiterates Neutral Rating on Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
B of A Securities reiterated its Neutral rating on Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) on October 02, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) · reiterate
- Firm
- B of A Securities
- Rating
- Neutral to Neutral
- Price at event
- $421.22
- Market capitalization
- $53.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- B of A Securities maintained a Neutral rating on Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) on October 2, 2026, with the stock trading at $421.22 and a market capitalization of $53.7 billion.
Market Context
Valero Energy Corporation operates in the Energy sector. The stock currently trades at $421.22 with a market capitalization of $53.7B. The stock has gained 149.7% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Valero Energy Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2026 | B of A Securities | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | N/A |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Jefferies | Hold | N/A |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Raymond James | Strong Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Neutral rating mean for VLO?
A rating of Neutral from B of A Securities reflects the analyst's outlook on Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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