Rep. Jefferson Shreve Acquires Shares of Valero Energy Co. (NYSE:VLO)

Representative Jefferson Shreve (R-Indiana) recently bought shares of Valero Energy Co. (NYSE:VLO). In a filing disclosed on April 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Valero Energy stock on March 13th.

Representative Jefferson Shreve also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 3/31/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Block (NYSE:XYZ) on 3/31/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) on 3/31/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of United Community Banks (NASDAQ:UCB) on 3/31/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IDEX (NYSE:IEX) on 3/31/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of HNI (NYSE:HNI) on 3/31/2025.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) on 3/31/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 3/31/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) on 3/31/2025.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) on 3/31/2025.

Valero Energy Price Performance

Shares of VLO opened at $107.54 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $33.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.68, a PEG ratio of 2.93 and a beta of 1.17. Valero Energy Co. has a 52 week low of $99.00 and a 52 week high of $171.23. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $126.85 and a 200-day moving average of $131.35. The company has a current ratio of 1.57, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 30th. The oil and gas company reported $0.64 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.50. Valero Energy had a return on equity of 9.58% and a net margin of 2.13%. As a group, analysts forecast that Valero Energy Co. will post 7.92 EPS for the current year.

Valero Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 3rd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 30th were paid a dividend of $1.13 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 30th. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.20%. This is a boost from Valero Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.07. Valero Energy’s dividend payout ratio is presently 53.30%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VLO has been the topic of several research reports. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Valero Energy from $165.00 to $158.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 8th. Scotiabank reduced their target price on shares of Valero Energy from $156.00 to $136.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, April 11th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Valero Energy from $160.00 to $159.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 31st. Tudor Pickering raised Valero Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th. Finally, Raymond James cut their target price on Valero Energy from $165.00 to $155.00 and set a “strong-buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $152.46.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Valero Energy

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VLO. New Wave Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Valero Energy during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Valero Energy in the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Tobam bought a new stake in shares of Valero Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. OFI Invest Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of Valero Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, Golden State Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Valero Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 78.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Shreve

Jefferson Shreve (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Shreve (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

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Jefferson Shreve earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1989, a graduate degree from the University of London in 1998, and a graduate degree from Purdue University in 2003. Shreve’s career experience includes working as a real estate executive.

Shreve was elected 7th District Vice Chairman of the Indiana Republican State Committee on January 17, 2018, and was re-elected on March 6, 2021. In 2020, he was selected as a district-level delegate to the 2020 Republican National Convention.

About Valero Energy

Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol.