Q4 25 EPS
$3.82
BEAT +16.82%
Est. $3.27
Q4 25 Revenue
$30.37B
vs S&P Since Q4 25
+26.1%
BEATING MARKET
VLO +30.2% vs S&P +4.1%
Full Year 2025 Results
FY 25 EPS
$10.61
BEAT +5.90%
Est. $10.02
FY 25 Revenue
$122.69B
BEAT +1.57%
Est. $120.79B
Market Reaction
Did VLO Beat Earnings? Q4 2025 Results
Valero Energy posted a blowout fourth quarter, with adjusted earnings of $3.82 per share beating the $3.27 consensus estimate by 16.82% and revenue of $30.37 billion clearing expectations by 6.67%, even as total revenue slipped 1.3% year-over-year. T… Read more Valero Energy posted a blowout fourth quarter, with adjusted earnings of $3.82 per share beating the $3.27 consensus estimate by 16.82% and revenue of $30.37 billion clearing expectations by 6.67%, even as total revenue slipped 1.3% year-over-year. The driving force behind the quarter was a dramatic rebound in refining margins, which lifted the Refining segment's operating income to $1.69 billion from just $437 million a year earlier, supported by record throughput of 3.1 million barrels per day. The Ethanol segment also punched well above its weight, with operating income surging to $117 million from $20 million in Q4 2024. Not all signals were green: the Renewable Diesel segment saw operating income fall to $92 million from $170 million, and Valero approved plans to wind down its Benicia Refinery by April 2026. Looking ahead, the company is directing roughly $1.70 billion in capital for 2026, including a $230 million FCC Unit optimization project at St. Charles set for a second-half startup, results that may appeal to investors focused on reliable dividend income, given Valero's 6% quarterly dividend increase to $1.20 per share.
Key Takeaways
- • Record refining throughput volumes of 3.1 million barrels per day in Q4
- • Record ethanol production volumes of 4.8 million gallons per day in Q4
- • Best year for mechanical availability, personnel safety, and environmental performance
- • Significantly wider refining margins across most regions year-over-year
- • Ethanol margin per gallon of production improved to $0.69 from $0.42 year-over-year in Q4
VLO YoY Financials
Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024, source: SEC Filings
VLO Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“2025 was our best year for mechanical availability, personnel safety, and environmental performance, building on the personnel and process safety records we set in 2024. We also achieved record refining throughput and ethanol production in both the fourth quarter and the full year. These accomplishments reflect the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our entire team.”
— Lane Riggs, Q4 2025 Earnings Press Release
VLO Earnings Trends
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VLO Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | $4.22 | — | $32.38B | +8.41% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $3.27 | $3.82 | +16.82% | $30.37B | — |
| FY Full Year | $10.02 | $10.61 | +5.90% | $122.69B | +1.57% |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $3.05 | $3.66 | +20.01% | $32.17B | +9.99% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $1.76 | $2.28 | +29.78% | $29.89B | +10.10% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $0.41 | $0.89 | +116.97% | $30.26B | +6.32% |