San Antonio, Texas-based Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products worldwide. Valued at $40.9 billion by market cap, the company operates through Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments.
Shares of VLO have significantly lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. VLO stock has dropped 13.4% over this period, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 12.7%. However, shares of VLO are up 10.2% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX’s marginal return during the same time frame.
