Last dividend date: May 21, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.91%
Payout ratio: 34%
Valero Energy's most recent dividend payment of $1.2 per share was made to shareholders on record before May 21, 2026. The payout stands at $4.66 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.91%.
VLO dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Valero Energy Dividend yield
VLO has a dividend yield of 1.91% which is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 3.9%, Valero Energy's dividend yield is 51% lower. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 3.4% of the last 5 years.
VLO Dividend history
Valero Energy has been paying dividends for the last 29 years. According to our data VLO has issued four dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 6% for the last year. However since the stock price has gone up by 73% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 39%.
Valero Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $1.2 | 1.93% |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $1.2 | 2.36% |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $1.13 | 2.65% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.13 | 4.03% |
| May 20, 2025 | $1.13 | 3.33% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $1.13 | 3.2% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $1.07 | 3.03% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $1.07 | 2.7% |
| May 30, 2024 | $1.07 | 2.77% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $1.07 | 3.71% |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $1.02 | 3.35% |
| Aug 2, 2023 | $1.02 | 3.2% |
| May 22, 2023 | $1.02 | 3.55% |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $1.02 | 2.83% |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.98 | 2.89% |
| Aug 3, 2022 | $0.98 | 3.64% |
| May 11, 2022 | $0.98 | 3.26% |
| Feb 2, 2022 | $0.98 | 4.53% |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.98 | 5.34% |
| Aug 4, 2021 | $0.98 | 6.11% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.98 | 4.83% |
| Feb 10, 2021 | $0.98 | 6.02% |
| Nov 17, 2020 | $0.98 | 7.24% |
| Aug 3, 2020 | $0.98 | 7.12% |
| May 13, 2020 | $0.98 | 6.37% |
| Feb 11, 2020 | $0.98 | 4.37% |
| Nov 19, 2019 | $0.9 | 3.69% |
| Aug 5, 2019 | $0.9 | 4.62% |
| May 14, 2019 | $0.9 | 4.1% |
| Feb 12, 2019 | $0.9 | 4.01% |
| Nov 19, 2018 | $0.8 | 3.97% |
| Aug 6, 2018 | $0.8 | 2.7% |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.8 | 2.61% |
| Feb 12, 2018 | $0.8 | 3.26% |
| Nov 20, 2017 | $0.7 | 3.41% |
| Aug 7, 2017 | $0.7 | 3.97% |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.7 | 3.97% |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.7 | 3.73% |
| Nov 18, 2016 | $0.6 | 3.79% |
| Aug 9, 2016 | $0.6 | 4.38% |
| May 23, 2016 | $0.6 | 3.86% |
| Feb 5, 2016 | $0.6 | 3.33% |
| Nov 19, 2015 | $0.5 | 2.39% |
| Jul 31, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.25% |
| May 11, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.32% |
| Feb 9, 2015 | $0.4 | 2.2% |
Valero Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
VLO has a payout ratio of 34% which is lower than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 66.5%, Valero Energy's payout ratio is 49% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
VLO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSX Phillips 66 | 2.88% | $4.94 | 48.8% |
| PBF PBF Energy Inc | 2.72% | $1.1 | 28.9% |
| DK Delek US Holdings Inc | 2.38% | $1.02 | N/A |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 1.91% | $4.66 | 34% |
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | 1.57% | $3.91 | 25.6% |
| CVI Cvr Energy Inc | 0.36% | $0.1 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Valero Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, Valero Energy has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. VLO has been paying dividends since 1997.
When was VLO's last dividend?
Valero Energy's last regular dividend was on May 21, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.2 per share.
How much dividend does Valero Energy pay (per share)?
On an annual basis VLO pays $4.66 per share.
What is Valero Energy's dividend yield?
Currently Valero Energy's dividend yield is 1.91%.
What is Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio?
Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio is 34%.
Does Valero Energy pay a good dividend?
Valero Energy's dividend yield is below the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.