VLO Dividend History & Yield
Valero Energy Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.20 | $120.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $1.20 | $120.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 14, 2027 | $1.20 | $120.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027 (in 324 days) | Aug 13, 2027 | $1.20 | $120.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from VLO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.80 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much VLO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 250 | $95,713 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,250 | $478,563 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,500 | $957,125 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.25%. $10,000 in VLO would currently pay about $125 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
VLO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2026 | — | $1.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2026 | — | $1.20 | +6.2% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | — | $1.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $1.13 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $1.13 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | — | $1.13 | +5.6% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | $1.07 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $1.07 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2024 | — | $1.07 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | — | $1.07 | +4.9% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | — | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | — | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2023 | — | $1.02 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | — | $1.02 | +4.1% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2022 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2022 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2022 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2021 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2021 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2021 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2020 | — | $0.98 | +0.0% |
VLO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Raised 6.2% | $1.13 | $1.20 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
VLO scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt; feedstocks; aromatics; sulfur and residual fuel oil; intermediate oils; and sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils.
Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing. First dividend on our records: Feb 5, 1982. 162 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
VLO dividend FAQ
When is VLO's next ex-dividend date?
VLO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.20 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does VLO pay dividends?
VLO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.20 per share with an ex-date of Jul 31, 2026.
What is VLO's dividend yield?
VLO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.24%, based on $4.73 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $382.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $4.80 per share, is 1.25%.
How much does VLO pay per share?
VLO pays about $1.20 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $4.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $480.00 a year.
Has VLO grown or cut its dividend?
VLO has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.8% a year (+6.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of VLO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.25%, you would need about 250 shares of VLO (roughly $95,713 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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