VLO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield
VLO has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 4.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| REPX NYSE MKT Riley Exploration Permian |
770 M | 5.27% | 11.24% |
| RUI PA Rubis SCA |
4,171 M | 6.13% | 9.29% |
| PBF NYSE PBF Energy |
8,517 M | 2.56% | 13.69% |
| SUNC NYSE SunocoCorp |
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| PSX NYSE Phillips 66 |
92,816 M | 2.94% | 8.73% |
| DINO NYSE HF Sinclair |
16,653 M | 3.22% | 7.91% |
| VLO NYSE Valero Energy |
98,376 M | 2.10% | 8.75% |
| DK NYSE Delek US Energy |
4,182 M | 2.21% | 8.05% |
| MPC NYSE Marathon Petroleum |
102,841 M | 1.67% | 7.87% |
| CVI NYSE CVR Energy |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNC NYSE SunocoCorp |
3,890 M | 15.64% | 100.0% |
| MPC NYSE Marathon Petroleum |
102,841 M | 13.01% | 100.0% |
| PBF NYSE PBF Energy |
8,517 M | 10.86% | 100.0% |
| PSX NYSE Phillips 66 |
92,816 M | 7.24% | 100.0% |
| REPX NYSE MKT Riley Exploration Permian |
770 M | 6.28% | 100.0% |
| VLO NYSE Valero Energy |
98,376 M | 4.98% | 100.0% |
| DINO NYSE HF Sinclair |
16,653 M | 5.70% | 99.0% |
| DK NYSE Delek US Energy |
4,182 M | 5.71% | 100.0% |
VLO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-08-31 | Quarterly | 1.2 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-21 | 2026-06-23 | Quarterly | 1.2 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2026-02-05 | 2026-02-05 | 2026-03-09 | Quarterly | 1.2 | +6.2% | 0.62% |
| 2025-11-20 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-12-18 | Quarterly | 1.13 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-09-02 | Quarterly | 1.13 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2025-05-20 | 2025-05-20 | 2025-06-18 | Quarterly | 1.13 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2025-01-30 | 2025-01-30 | 2025-03-03 | Quarterly | 1.13 | +5.6% | 0.79% |
| 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-20 | 2024-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.07 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2024-08-01 | 2024-08-01 | 2024-09-03 | Quarterly | 1.07 | 0% | 0.66% |
| 2024-05-30 | 2024-05-30 | 2024-06-28 | Quarterly | 1.07 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 | 2024-03-04 | Quarterly | 1.07 | +4.9% | 0.76% |
| 2023-11-16 | 2023-11-17 | 2023-12-20 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0% | 0.82% |
| 2023-08-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-09-05 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-23 | 2023-06-22 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-14 | 2023-03-16 | Quarterly | 1.02 | +4.1% | 0.74% |
| 2022-11-16 | 2022-11-17 | 2022-12-08 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-08-03 | 2022-08-04 | 2022-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-12 | 2022-06-07 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2022-02-02 | 2022-02-03 | 2022-03-03 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-09 | Quarterly | 0.98 | 0% | 1.27% |
VLO Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, VLO's dividend yield is 2.10%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.73 USD by the current share price of 341.51.
As of August 2026, VLO paid a dividend of 4.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-31 and the payout was 1.2 USD.
VLO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VLO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-31.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VLO for the next payments are between 1.202 (+0.2%) and 1.277 (+6.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.46%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Valero Energy (VLO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Valero Energy (VLO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
VLO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.98% per year. Strong growth: VLO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
VLO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.75%. If you bought VLO's shares at 54.06 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.75% of your original purchase price.
VLO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Valero Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
VLO's 2.10% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of VLO is 19.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
VLO's Overall Dividend Rating is 61.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
VLO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-13 02:46 UTC