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Valero posts a broad-based Q2 beat as stronger refining, renewable diesel and ethanol profits boost earnings and cash flow.

Airbus, Jabil and Valero Energy each announced buybacks exceeding $10 billion combined, backed by strong earnings, guidance, and stock performance in their respective sectors.

Top-ranked stocks EL, BCC, THC, SIMO and VLO are likely to beat on the bottom line in their upcoming releases.

PBF's Q2 earnings beat estimates as stronger refining margins, higher throughput and the Martinez restart fuel a sharp profit rebound.

Cactus posts strong growth in Q2 2026 as international Pressure Control and Spoolable Technologies demand lifts earnings and backlog.

VLO Q2 earnings surge on stronger refining margins and gains in renewable diesel and ethanol, which lift profits and cash flow.

Antero Resources posts record Q2 production, revenue growth and higher cash flow, while raising its 2026 output guidance after strategic acquisitions.

Valero Energy (VLO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +27.05% and +23.73%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

EARNINGS Valero Energy said its earnings surged in the second quarter, thanks to sturdy fuel demand. The San Antonio oil refiner posted a profit of $3.72 billion, or $12.62 a share, compared with $714 million, or $2.

HF Sinclair surpasses Q2 2026 earnings and revenue estimates as stronger refining margins, higher throughput drove growth.

BKR beat Q2 estimates as IET margins expand, orders surge 49% and record backlog supports a stronger 2026 outlook.

Amid intensifying Iran war disruptions and record crack spreads, Valero, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 shares have surged to all-time highs, backed by strong earnings, buybacks, and dividends.

By selling directly to refiners and joint-venture partners, Venezuela captures higher realized prices while reshaping crude trading flows and Gulf Coast refining economics.

Oil prices jumped on Monday as President Donald Trump said the U.S. will reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and provide other countries safe passage —for a fee — through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement follows an escalation of U.S.-Iran military strikes after Tehran had targeted ships in the Strait traveling an alternative path to the Tehran-approved route open for ships paying a fee to the regime. With U.S.-Iran negotiations at an impasse over control of the key global shipping route and Tehran's nuclear program, the diplomatic route — and Wall Street's assumption that flare-ups in fighting won't lead the sides back to war — is facing its biggest test.

Oil prices jumped on Monday amid escalation of Middle East conflict as the U.S. challenged Iran's assertion of control over the Strait of Hormuz. With U.S.-Iran negotiations at an impasse over the key global shipping route and Tehran's nuclear program, Wall Street's assumption that flare-ups in fighting won't lead the sides back to war is being tested, but still holding firm. With Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed, S&P 500 futures traded slightly lower, with APA, Occidental Petroleum and Devon Energy trading high on the index.

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VLO's Gulf Coast refining edge, flexible feedstock sourcing and clean-fuel growth make the stock worth watching despite its premium valuation.

MPC stock jumps 52% in six months on strong refining execution. But can operational strengths outweigh valuation and cyclical risks ahead?

DK completed its Big Spring refinery turnaround on time and within budget, setting up improved operations as stronger refining markets create new opportunities.

Valero Energy stock has delivered very strong gains for shareholders over the past few years, yet its valuation signals are split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while market multiples make the shares look expensive and the broader checks keep its value score low. Over the past 5 years, Valero Energy has returned 336.9%, which puts extra attention on whether today’s price leaves enough room for future missteps. Refining margins and...

Valero Energy (VLO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Oil prices have fallen back to pre-war levels, but energy ETFs may still offer opportunity as refining, LNG demand, and tight supply support the sector.

Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula ranks stocks on earnings yield and return on capital, but for retirees those two numbers can point straight toward disaster. Three stocks cleared the screen, and only one survives when income reliability and volatility enter the equation.

CVE's lower valuation, MEG synergies and integrated model make it stand out over VLO despite strong gains for both energy stocks.

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Valero Energy (VLO) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

VLO, MUSA, and MPC it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 16, 2026.

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