Impact ledger
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)
14 events mapped to this ticker since 2026-06-26.
Assumption changes
| Date | Assumption | Direction | Magnitude | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | share_count | Bearish | — | 0.70 |
Event impact log
| Date | Event | Channel | Direction | Horizon | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Event | Direct reduction in share count, signaling management confidence and commitment to shareholder returns. | Bullish | 1-3m | 0.80 |
| 2026-07-11 | Event | Increased refining crack spreads due to geopolitical tensions and potential supply disruptions, enhancing profitability for refiners. | Bullish | 1-3m | 0.70 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | As a large independent refiner, VLO is highly exposed to retail fuel pricing pressures. A price-gouging probe could lead to regulatory actions that cap prices or increase compliance costs, hurting profitability. | Bearish | 1-3m | 0.60 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | Increased political scrutiny on refining margins and potential for price controls on gasoline. | Bearish | 1-3m | 0.60 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | As a pure-play refiner, Valero is highly exposed to refining margins. Government intervention to lower gasoline prices could directly reduce these margins, impacting profitability. | Bearish | 1-3m | 0.60 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | Potential for price controls or increased regulatory oversight on refined product margins, impacting profitability. | Bearish | 3-12m | 0.50 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | While primarily a refiner, VLO's profitability is tied to the spread between crude and refined products. Policies to decouple retail gas prices could indirectly pressure refining margins. | Bearish | 1-3m | 0.50 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | Refining margins could be compressed by 'restrictive pricing mandates' on gasoline, impacting profitability. | Bearish | 3-12m | 0.70 |
| 2026-07-07 | Event | Increased regulatory scrutiny on refining margins, potential for price caps on refined products, and public pressure. | Bearish | 3-12m | 0.70 |
| 2026-06-29 | Event | Valero is a major independent refiner. The NAV of a gasoline fund reflects gasoline prices, which directly impact refining margins (crack spreads). A higher or lower NAV, if indicative of a trend in gasoline prices, could signal changes in profitability for refiners. | watch | 1-3m | 0.50 |
| 2026-06-29 | Event | Indirect competitive pressure or industry consolidation if MPC's agreement involves a significant asset or market share shift in refining or midstream. | watch | 1-3m | 0.30 |
| 2026-06-29 | Event | Indirect indicator of refining crack spreads and product demand; investor sentiment towards pure-play refiners. | watch | 1-3m | 0.20 |
| 2026-06-29 | Event | Valero, a leading independent refiner, is highly exposed to the profitability of gasoline production. A reported loss in a gasoline fund suggests a challenging pricing environment for refined products, which would directly reduce Valero's refining margins. | Bearish | 1-3m | 0.70 |
| 2026-06-26 | Event | Potential for increased refining margins in other regions or for other products if the disruption shifts demand, or potential for increased competition if they have excess capacity. | watch | 1-3m | 0.40 |
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