Valero Energy (VLO) Remains a Top Choice for Hedge Fund Investors

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) is included among the Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.

The share price of Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) slumped despite posting better-than-expected results for its Q2 2025 last week. The company’s adjusted EPS of $2.28 was below the $2.71 it posted in the same period last year, but still managed to beat expectations as a rebound in refining margins helped cushion losses in the renewable diesel segment. Valero’s core Refining segment reported an operating income of $1.3 billion during the quarter, compared to $1.2 billion last year, boosted by higher margins.

Despite a drop in profits, Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) remains committed to its shareholders and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share. The company also returned $695 million to stockholders in the second quarter of 2025, including $354 million as dividends and $341 million in the form of stock buybacks.

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) is the largest independent petroleum refiner in the world and a leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuels.

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