VLO — Valero Energy Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Energy sector| Metric | VLO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.81% | 2.88% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.89% | 8.45% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.3% | 59.2% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 38 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +118.4% | 50.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Energy sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.61%
3-Year Growth
4.86%
5-Year Growth
2.89%
10-Year Growth
10.27%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 5, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 9, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | $1.2000 | +6.19% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $1.1300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.1300 | 0.00% |
| May 20, 2025 | $1.1300 | 0.00% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $1.1300 | +5.61% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $1.0700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $1.0700 | 0.00% |
| May 30, 2024 | $1.0700 | 0.00% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $1.0700 | +4.90% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $1.0200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | $1.0200 | 0.00% |
| May 22, 2023 | $1.0200 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $1.0200 | +4.08% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 3, 2022 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
| May 11, 2022 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 2, 2022 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 4, 2021 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.9800 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
33.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
22.5%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.22 | $1.39B |
| Q1 2025 | $-1.90 | $703.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $2.28 | $1.19B |
| Q3 2025 | $3.54 | $1.70B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.