Valero Energy: A 3% Yielding Bet On The Refinery Market

  • Valero Energy's broad refining footprint and global assets position it to benefit from rising long-term demand for petroleum and liquid fuels. Strong cash flow generation supports robust dividend growth and aggressive share buybacks, enhancing total shareholder returns and compounding value. Despite a premium valuation versus peers, I see VLO as a 'Buy' for its dividend compounding potential and commitment to returning cash to shareholders.