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Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) will release its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on Thursday, January 29, 2026, before the market opens. Management will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.

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Global Finance News 12-07-25

Valero Energy Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Earnings, Returns $1.3 Billion to Shareholders

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) reported robust third-quarter 2025 results, supported by record refining performance and strong cash generation, while reaffirming its commitment to shareholder returns and ongoing strategic investments.

Net income attributable to Valero stockholders surged to $1.1 billion, or $3.53 per share, up from $364 million, or $1.14 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted net income also reached $1.1 billion, or $3.66 per share, compared with $371 million, or $1.16 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

The Refining segment led the performance, with operating income rising sharply to $1.6 billion from $565 million last year, as throughput volumes averaged 3.1 million barrels per day and utilization reached 97%, setting records in the Gulf Coast and North Atlantic regions.

In contrast, the Renewable Diesel segment posted an operating loss of $28 million amid lower margins, while the Ethanol segment delivered $183 million in operating income on record production of 4.6 million gallons per day.

Valero generated $1.9 billion in operating cash flow and invested $409 million in capital projects during the quarter. The company returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through $351 million in dividends and $931 million in share repurchases, representing 78% of adjusted operating cash flow.

CEO Lane Riggs emphasized the company’s operational excellence and financial strength, noting that Valero’s balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation continue to underpin strong shareholder value creation.

The company also highlighted progress on its $230 million St. Charles FCC Unit optimization project, designed to enhance high-value product output, which remains on track to begin operations in the second half of 2026.

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Global Finance News 10-23-25

Valero Energy Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on October 23, 2025

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WS Investor 09-09-25

Valero Energy Reports Q2 2025 Results: Net Income of $714 Million, Dividend Maintained

Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) reported Q2 2025 net income of $714 million ($2.28/share), down from $880 million ($2.71/share) in Q2 2024.

• Refining segment earned $1.3 billion, with record U.S. Gulf Coast throughput (2.9M bpd).
• Renewable Diesel segment posted a $79 million loss, reversing a $112 million gain last year.
• Ethanol income dropped to $54 million from $105 million.
• Operating cash flow was $936 million; adjusted for JV items, it totaled $1.3 billion.
• Returned $695 million to shareholders, including $1.13/share quarterly dividend and $341 million in stock buybacks.
• Capital investments were $407 million; net debt-to-cap ratio at 19%.
• Ongoing FCC upgrade at St. Charles Refinery to enhance high-value product yield, expected completion in 2026.

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WS Investor 07-25-25

Valero Energy Q2 2025 Earnings Summary

Valero Energy reported Q2 net income of $714 million ($2.28 per share), down from $880 million a year earlier. The company returned $695 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks and repaid $251 million in debt.

• Refining: $1.3 billion operating income; record Gulf Coast throughput
• Renewable Diesel: $79 million loss (vs. $112M gain in Q2 2024)
• Ethanol: $54 million income (vs. $105M in Q2 2024)
• Cash flow: $1.3 billion adjusted net operating cash
• Dividend: $1.13 per share declared, payable Sept 2
• Capex: $407 million, mostly for maintenance
• Debt: $8.4 billion total; net debt-to-capitalization ratio 19%

Valero continues work on an FCC optimization project at its St. Charles refinery, expected to complete in 2026.

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European Investor 07-24-25

Valero Energy Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Reported a net loss attributable to Valero stockholders of $595 million, or $1.90 per share
Reported adjusted net income attributable to Valero stockholders of $282 million, or $0.89 per share
Issued $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.15% Senior Notes due 2030 in February for debt repayment and general corporate purposes
Repaid the outstanding principal balances of $189 million of 3.65% Senior Notes that matured in March and $251 million of 2.85% Senior Notes that matured in April
Declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $1.13 per share on January 16
Returned $633 million to stockholders through dividends and stock buybacks

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WS Investor 04-24-25

Valero to Idle or Restructure Benicia Refinery by April 2026

Valero Energy Corporation has notified the California Energy Commission of its intent to idle, restructure, or cease operations at its Benicia Refinery by the end of April 2026. The company is also evaluating strategic options for its broader California operations.

In connection with this plan, Valero recorded a $1.1 billion pre-tax impairment charge for its Benicia and Wilmington refineries, including $337 million in expected asset retirement obligations. These charges will be excluded from Q1 2025 adjusted earnings.

Valero owns 15 petroleum refineries and operates in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Latin America, and is active in renewable fuels and ethanol production.

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WS Investor 04-16-25

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) reported net income of $281 million, or $0.88 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024, down from $1.2 billion, or $3.55 per share, in the same period of 2023. Adjusted net income was $207 million, or $0.64 per share. Full-year 2024 net income was $2.8 billion, or $8.58 per share, compared to $8.8 billion, or $24.92 per share, in 2023. Adjusted full-year net income was $2.7 billion, or $8.48 per share.

The Refining segment reported fourth-quarter operating income of $437 million, a decline from $1.6 billion in Q4 2023. Refining throughput averaged 3.0 million barrels per day. The Renewable Diesel segment, through the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) joint venture, posted operating income of $170 million, up from $84 million. The Ethanol segment’s operating income dropped sharply to $20 million from $190 million in Q4 2023.

General and administrative expenses were $266 million for the fourth quarter and $961 million for the full year. The effective tax rate for 2024 was 19 percent.

Valero returned $601 million to shareholders in Q4, including $339 million in dividends and $262 million in stock buybacks. Total 2024 shareholder returns reached $4.3 billion, comprising $2.9 billion in buybacks and $1.4 billion in dividends, representing 78 percent of adjusted net cash provided by operating activities.

Capital investments totaled $547 million in Q4 and $2.1 billion for the year. The company completed the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project at DGD Port Arthur and is advancing an FCC Unit Optimization project at the St. Charles Refinery, expected to be completed in 2026.

Valero ended 2024 with $8.1 billion in total debt, $2.4 billion in finance lease obligations, and $4.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents. The net debt-to-capitalization ratio stood at 17 percent.

CEO Lane Riggs highlighted the company’s strong safety and environmental performance in 2024. Despite market challenges, Valero remains focused on operational excellence, capital discipline, and shareholder returns.

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European Investor 01-30-25

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