San Antonio, Texas-based Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is one of the world's largest independent petroleum refiners and a leading producer of low-carbon transportation fuels. It is valued at a market cap of $73.4 billion.
This energy company has notably outperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of VLO have rallied 80.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 26.6%. Moreover, on a YTD basis, the stock is up 50.1%, compared to SPX’s 8.1% rise.
