Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.55
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
59.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
VLO Dividend Income Check
Safety
59.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.1% and trend is rising.
VLO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$4.55
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout59.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR4.9%
5Y CAGR2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.3%
Total Shareholder Yield5.0%
1Y Total Return88.5%
5Y Total Return297.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$32,25310Y ago$53,32620Y ago$50,406
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
VLO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
VLO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Valero Energy Corporation distributes 59.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VLO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.9% and 5-year CAGR of 2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VLO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 3.3% buyback yield, 5.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 297.4%, with dividends contributing 29.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $53,326 today.
VLO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$21.16
Avg/Payment$1.0580
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026Latest | $1.2000 | — | 1.93% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $1.2000 | ↑ +6.2% | 2.36% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $1.1300 | — | 2.65% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.1300 | — | 3.25% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $1.1300 | — | 3.33% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $1.1300 | ↑ +5.6% | 3.20% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $1.0700 | — | 3.03% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $1.0700 | — | 2.70% | Sep 3, 2024 |
VLO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
59.8% payout
Streak
3Y
2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.0%
#4 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLOValero Energy Corpor… | $79.6B | 1.7% | 59.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 MPCMarathon Petroleum C… | $77.8B | 1.4% | 28.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  PSXPhillips 66 | $71.7B | 2.6% | 43.7% | 14 | Sustainable |
 PBFPBF Energy Inc. | $5.7B | 2.3% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 DKDelek US Holdings, I… | $3.2B | 2.0% | — | 3 | Unknown |
1st  CVXChevron Corporation | $346.4B | 3.9% | 1.0% | 38 | Sustainable |
2nd  XOMExxon Mobil Corporat… | $587.1B | 2.8% | 59.7% | 43 | Sustainable |
VLO Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2025 | $4.52 | 5.6% | 4 | $7.57 | 59.7% | 1.67x | 8.1% |
| 2024 | $4.28 | 4.9% | 4 | $8.58 | 49.9% | 2.00x | 7.7% |
| 2023 | $4.08 | 4.1% | 4 | $24.95 | 16.4% | 6.12x | 7.3% |
| 2022 | $3.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $29.00 | 13.5% | 7.40x | 7.0% |
| 2021 | $3.92 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.27 | 172.7% | 0.58x | 7.0% |
| 2020 | $3.92 | 8.9% | 4 | $-3.50 | — | — | 7.0% |
| 2019 | $3.60 | 12.5% | 4 | $5.85 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 6.5% |
| 2018 | $3.20 | 14.3% | 4 | $7.29 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 5.7% |
| 2017 | $2.80 | 16.7% | 4 | $9.16 | 30.6% | 3.27x | 5.0% |
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VLO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VLO stock.
How much dividend does VLO pay per share?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is VLO's next ex-dividend date?
VLO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VLO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is VLO's dividend safe?
VLO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +59.8% and FCF payout ratio of +22.9%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is VLO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Valero Energy Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does VLO pay dividends?
Valero Energy Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VLO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VLO five years ago would be worth approximately $32,253 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VLO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VLO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.