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VLO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

VLO has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 4.52 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.74%
Dividends per Share 12m 4.52
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.97%
Dividend Rating 57.21%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.73%
Payout Ratio 58.6%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.62%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 36.4%
Total Return 5y: 250.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PBF 3,029 M 4.22% 17.7%
REPX 572 M 5.75% 13.4%
DINO 8,602 M 4.34% 9.26%
PSX 51,627 M 3.67% 8.26%
VLO 50,950 M 2.74% 9.73%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PBF 3,029 M 126% 76.9%
DINO 8,602 M 54.6% 83.3%
REPX 572 M 18.8% 100%
DK 1,782 M 18.7% 81.1%
MPC 50,385 M 13.4% 97.2%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare VLO Dividends with its Peer-Group

REPX
Riley Exploration
 5.75% Yield
PBF
PBF Energy
 4.22% Yield
DINO
HF Sinclair
 4.34% Yield
MPC
Marathon Petroleum
 2.28% Yield
DK
Delek US Energy
 3.44% Yield
RUI
Rubis SCA
 6.29% Yield

VLO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-18 Quarterly 1.13 0% N/A
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-09-02 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.63%
2025-05-20 2025-05-20 2025-06-18 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.82%
2025-01-30 2025-01-30 2025-03-03 Quarterly 1.13 5.6% 0.85%
2024-11-20 2024-11-20 2024-12-20 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.74%
2024-08-01 2024-08-01 2024-09-03 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.76%
2024-05-30 2024-05-30 2024-06-28 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.66%
2024-01-31 2024-02-01 2024-03-04 Quarterly 1.07 4.9% 0.69%
2023-11-16 2023-11-17 2023-12-20 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.72%
2023-08-02 2023-08-03 2023-09-05 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.82%
2023-05-22 2023-05-23 2023-06-22 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.8%
2023-02-13 2023-02-14 2023-03-16 Quarterly 1.02 4.1% 0.92%
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% 0.71%
2022-05-11 2022-05-12 2022-06-07 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.86%
2022-02-02 2022-02-03 2022-03-03 Quarterly 0.98 0% 0.8%
2021-11-17 2021-11-18 2021-12-09 Quarterly 0.98 0% 1.15%
2021-08-04 2021-08-05 2021-09-02 Quarterly 0.98 0% 1.27%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-08 Quarterly 0.98 0% 1.47%
2021-02-10 2021-02-11 2021-03-04 Quarterly 0.98 0% 1.24%
2020-11-17 2020-11-18 2020-12-09 Quarterly 0.98 0% 1.54%
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-09-02 Quarterly 0.98 0% N/A
2020-05-13 2020-05-14 2020-06-03 Quarterly 0.98 0% N/A
2020-02-11 2020-02-12 2020-03-04 Quarterly 0.98 8.9% N/A
2019-11-19 2019-11-20 2019-12-11 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2019-08-05 2019-08-06 2019-09-04 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-06-04 Quarterly 0.9 0% N/A
2019-02-12 2019-02-13 2019-03-05 Quarterly 0.9 12.5% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-12-12 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-08-06 2018-08-07 2018-09-05 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-05 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-02-12 2018-02-13 2018-03-06 Quarterly 0.8 14.3% N/A
2017-11-20 2017-11-21 2017-12-12 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-09-07 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2017-05-15 2017-05-17 2017-06-07 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-07 Quarterly 0.7 16.7% N/A
2016-11-18 2016-11-22 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-09-08 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-05-23 2016-05-25 2016-06-21 Quarterly 0.6 0% N/A
2016-02-05 2016-02-09 2016-03-03 Quarterly 0.6 20% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-17 Quarterly 0.5 25% N/A
2015-07-31 2015-08-04 2015-09-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-05-11 2015-05-13 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-02-09 2015-02-11 2015-03-03 Quarterly 0.4 45.5% N/A
2014-11-17 2014-11-19 2014-12-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-08-18 2014-08-20 2014-09-17 Quarterly 0.275 10% N/A
2014-05-19 2014-05-21 2014-06-18 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2014-02-10 2014-02-12 2014-03-12 Quarterly 0.25 11.1% N/A
2013-11-25 2013-11-27 2013-12-18 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A
2013-08-12 2013-08-14 2013-09-11 Quarterly 0.225 0% N/A

VLO Dividend FAQ

Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) refines and markets petroleum-based and low-carbon transportation fuels across North America, Europe, and Latin America, operating through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its product slate includes CARBOB and CBOB gasoline blendstocks, CARB diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, asphalt, and a range of aromatics and residual fuels, sold via wholesale rack, bulk channels, and branded retail outlets such as Valero, Beacon, and Texaco.

What is the Dividend Yield of VLO?

As of January 2026, VLO`s dividend yield is 2.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.52 USD by the current share price of 162.79.

Does VLO pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, VLO paid a dividend of 4.52 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-20 and the payout was 1.13 USD.

How often does VLO pay dividends?

VLO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, VLO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-20.

VLO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VLO for the next 4 payments are between 1.126 (-0.4%) and 1.146 (+1.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VLO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.13 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-20. The next Ex-Dividend date for Valero Energy (VLO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for VLO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Valero Energy (VLO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of VLO?

VLO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.97% per year.
Strong growth: VLO's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of VLO?

VLO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.73%. If you bought VLO's shares at 46.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.52 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.73% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VLO?

VLO Payout Consistency is 68.5%. 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.
Unstable: Valero Energy has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VLO have a good Dividend Yield?

VLO`s 2.74% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of VLO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of VLO is 58.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of VLO?

VLO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.21%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

VLO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in VLO`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Valero Energy`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.39% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Valero Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2013-05-02 with a factor of 1094:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.09.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 143,636,400
1986 143,636,400
1987 143,636,400
1988 143,636,400
1989 143,636,400
1990 160,851,100 +11.98%
1991 163,333,300 +1.54%
1992 170,000,000 +4.08%
1993 178,461,500 +4.98%
1994 160,000,000 -10.34%
1995 175,384,600 +9.62%
1996 173,793,100 -0.91%
1997 214,545,500 +23.45%
1998 216,000,000 +0.68%
1999 228,936,000 +5.99%
2000 255,444,000 +11.58%
2001 420,000,000 +64.42%
2002 451,200,000 +7.43%
2003 544,400,000 +20.66%
2004 556,000,000 +2.13%
2005 644,000,000 +15.83%
2006 615,000,000 -4.5%
2007 541,000,000 -12.03%
2008 519,000,000 -4.07%
2009 562,000,000 +8.29%
2010 573,000,000 +1.96%
2011 560,000,000 -2.27%
2012 556,000,000 -0.71%
2013 542,000,000 -2.52%
2014 521,000,000 -3.87%
2015 481,000,000 -7.68%
2016 453,000,000 -5.82%
2017 437,000,000 -3.53%
2018 422,000,000 -3.43%
2019 410,000,000 -2.84%
2020 407,000,000 -0.73%
2021 408,000,000 +0.25%
2022 381,000,000 -6.62%
2023 338,000,000 -11.29%
2024 316,000,000 -6.51%
2025 309,000,000 -2.22%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-29 02:16