Why Is VALERO ENERGY CORP N (VLO) Stock Down Today?

Valero Energy Corp (VLO) shares fell 9.24% to $387.34 today. The primary driver was a sell-off following the company’s release of record third-quarter revenue and earnings, which was offset by lighter fourth-quarter guidance and growing concerns regarding Russian diesel imports and crude price pressure.

What Happened

Valero posted record third-quarter revenue and earnings per share, driven by soaring refining margins. Despite this windfall, shares sold off as investors focused on the company’s lighter guidance for the upcoming quarter. The decline coincided with broader sector weakness, as refiner stocks suffered their worst day since the tariff shock. The market reaction was fueled by concerns over the threat of cheaper oil and the potential impact of Russian diesel imports under current trade arrangements.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $425.00 and hit a session high at that level at 7:30 AM ET before sliding to a session low of $385.65 at 3:55 PM ET. Volume reached 3.3 million shares, which is 1.1 times the three-month daily average. Fundamentals show a market cap of $120.7 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.8, and a TTM revenue increase of 25.8%. The net margin stands at 8.8%, with a beta of 0.59 and a dividend yield of 1.14%. The 52-week range is $159.90 to $461.52. Over the last eight sessions, the stock had moved up 7.2% from $385.46 to $413.28. On October 27, 2026, the stock printed one fresh 52-week high and 48 fresh 52-week lows. Recent congressional disclosures indicate one sale of $1,001 to $15,000 by Donald J. Trump on June 16, 2026, with no buys in the last 90 days.

What To Watch

Investors will monitor the coverage breadth and how the market digests the light fourth-quarter guidance against the backdrop of record third-quarter results.