Last dividend date: Jul 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.51%
Payout ratio: 19.7%
Valero Energy's most recent dividend payment of $1.2 per share was made to shareholders on record before Jul 31, 2026. The payout stands at $4.73 per share annually, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.51%.
VLO dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Valero Energy Dividend yield
VLO has a dividend yield of 1.51% which is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Energy sector average of 3.87%, Valero Energy's dividend yield is 61% lower. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 3.3% 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 decreased by 14% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 135% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 64%.
Valero Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $1.2 | 1.51% |
| 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 | 2.04% |
| Feb 12, 2018 | $0.8 | 2.53% |
| Nov 20, 2017 | $0.7 | 2.62% |
| Aug 7, 2017 | $0.05 | 3.01% |
| 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 19.7% which is lower than the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 67.2%, Valero Energy's payout ratio is 71% 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 | 2.33% | $4.94 | 48.8% |
| PBF PBF Energy Inc | 1.52% | $1.1 | 9.6% |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 1.51% | $4.73 | 19.7% |
| DK Delek US Holdings Inc | 1.5% | $1.02 | N/A |
| CVI CVR Energy Inc | 1.32% | $0.47 | 69.1% |
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | 1.24% | $3.91 | 25.6% |
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 Jul 31, 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 $4.73 per share.
What is Valero Energy's dividend yield?
Currently Valero Energy's dividend yield is 1.51%.
What is Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio?
Valero Energy's dividend payout ratio is 19.7%.
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.