Valero Outperforms as Q3 EPS Forecast Surges to $17.92 per Share
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Valero Outperforms as Q3 EPS Forecast Surges to $17.92 per Share
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Refining crack spread expansion lifts Valero's projected quarterly EPS to $17.92, driving 9.5% trailing monthly share outperformance. — bullish pressure on VLO via refining margin expansion and elevated throughput.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-10-08
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-21
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Valero Outperforms as Q3 EPS Forecast Surges to $17.92 per Share”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-10-08. https://marketontology.com/catalysts/2026-10-08/valero-outperforms-as-q3-eps-forecast-surges-to-17-92-per-share-48c840
| Asset | Direction | Timeframe | Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLO | ▲Bull | 1–4 weeks | refining margin expansion and elevated throughput | 65 |
Valero Outperforms as Q3 EPS Forecast Surges to $17.92 per Share
Refining crack spread expansion lifts Valero's projected quarterly EPS to $17.92, driving 9.5% trailing monthly share outperformance. — bullish pressure on VLO via refining margin expansion and elevated throughput.
VLO shares trading at $424.10 with Q3 EPS projected up 389.62% YoY.
- SourceVLO shares trading at $424.10 with Q3 EPS projected up 389.62% YoY.
- TransmissionRefining crack spread expansion lifts Valero's projected quarterly EPS to $17.92, driving 9.5% trailing monthly share outperformance.
- SummaryValero gained 1.16% to $424.10 as refining margins support aggressive earnings revisions. Q3 earnings are forecast to grow 389.62% YoY to $17.92 per share. Full-year 2026 EPS is projected at $49.86 per share.
- VLODirect directional exposure
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What happened next
| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLO | Bullishagreed | 443.80 2026-10-08 | -2.26% | +0.06% | Pending |
Closing prices from stored daily bars; returns measured from the last close on or before the event date. Not a recommendation.
Sources
- Valero Energy (VLO) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know · news_feed · 2026-10-07
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