Benzinga · Sep 18, 2026
This Crude Refiner Has Beaten Every Magnificent Seven Stock in the Last 2 Years
Valero Energy has risen more than 200% in two years, outpacing every Magnificent Seven stock, including Nvidia. Almost the entire move came in 2026, driven by a collapse in global refining capacity rather than by the oil price. The average analyst price target now sits 31% below the stock.


