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Research updated: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

VLO Q1 2026

Valero reported first-quarter net income attributable to stockholders of $1.3 billion, with strong refining execution, profitable renewable diesel and ethanol segments, and $938 million returned to stockholders.

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Constructive signals after the release

  • System optimization and high throughput can allow Valero to capture favorable product margins and crude differentials.
  • The FCC optimization project can increase the refinery's ability to produce higher-value products after startup.
  • Improved renewable diesel and ethanol economics can diversify earnings beyond conventional refining.

Risks that still need monitoring

  • Crack-spread volatility

    Refining profitability can fall quickly when product margins narrow or crude discounts compress.

  • Operational incidents

    Refinery outages, accidents and severe weather can reduce throughput and create repair or liability costs.

  • Renewable-fuel policy

    Renewable diesel and ethanol returns depend on volatile feedstock costs, credits and government fuel policy.

Primary sources

Valero Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 ResultsValero Energy Corporation · earningsVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Published: 4/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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Valero Energy Corporation Investor RelationsValero Energy Corporation · companyVerified

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Form 10-Q for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026Valero Energy Corporation · filingVerified

Fetched: 7/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Published: 4/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM

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