VLO Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

VLO has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 4.59 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.95%
Payout Ratio 43.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.62%
Consistency Lifetime 32.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.55%
Payout FCF 32.1%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 47.04%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 55.4%
Total Return 5y: 277.7%

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
RUI 4,139 M 7.45% 7.51%
PBF 3,876 M 4.43% 11.7%
REPX 618 M 5.87% 6.82%
DINO 9,702 M 4.93% 7.33%
DK 1,740 M 5.02% 5.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PBF 3,876 M 76.5% 78.6%
DINO 9,702 M 54.6% 84.6%
DK 1,740 M 18.7% 81.1%
REPX 618 M 15.4% 100%
MPC 58,867 M 12.6% 99.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

MPC
Marathon Petroleum
 2.22% Yield
RUI
Rubis SCA
 7.45% Yield

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

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-05 2026-02-05 2026-03-09 Quarterly 1.2 6.2% N/A
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 2025-12-18 Quarterly 1.13 0% 0.59%
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

VLO Dividend FAQ

Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO) refines and markets petroleum-based and low-carbon fuels across North America, Europe, and Latin America, operating through three segments-Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its product slate includes CARBOB/CBOB gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, asphalt, and a suite of renewable fuels sold under the Diamond Green Diesel brand, as well as ethanol co-products for animal feed.

What is the Dividend Yield of VLO?

As of February 2026, VLO`s dividend yield is 2.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.59 USD by the current share price of 202.68.

Does VLO pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, VLO paid a dividend of 4.59 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-05 and the payout was 1.2 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 2026-02-05.

VLO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for VLO for the next 4 payments are between 1.152 (-4.0%) and 1.171 (-2.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will VLO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-05. 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 3.62% 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 8.55%. If you bought VLO's shares at 53.67 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.59 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.55% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of VLO?

VLO Payout Consistency is 32.7%. 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 unstable: Valero Energy has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does VLO have a good Dividend Yield?

VLO`s 2.95% 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 43.1%. 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 47.04%. 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?

Valero Energy's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.32% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has VLO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 2, 2013 with a ratio of 1094:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.09 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 303,000,000 -4.11%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:06