Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Dividend
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.38%, distributing $4.80 per share annually ($1.20 per quarter). The company operates in the Energy sector.
VLO dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $4.80 per share |
| Per Payment | $1.20 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | October 31, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | November 21, 2026 |
| Sector | Energy |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $347.83 |
What VLO pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.38% yield, $10,000 invested in VLO generates about $138.00 per year, or roughly $34.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $347.83, derived from the $4.80 annual dividend and the 1.38% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 2.9 | $13.80 | $3.45 |
| $5,000 | 14.4 | $69.00 | $17.25 |
| $10,000 | 28.8 | $138.00 | $34.50 |
| $25,000 | 71.9 | $345.00 | $86.25 |
| $100,000 | 287.5 | $1,380.00 | $345.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
VLO dividend payment schedule
VLO pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is October 31, 2026, with payment on November 21, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Valero Energy Corporation declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2026 | November 21, 2026 | $1.20 | Confirmed |
| January 31, 2027 | February 21, 2027 | $1.20 | Projected |
| May 1, 2027 | May 22, 2027 | $1.20 | Projected |
| July 31, 2027 | August 21, 2027 | $1.20 | Projected |
To collect a VLO dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How VLO's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. VLO's 1.38% is 2.38 percentage points below that median, ranking 554th of 713 by yield.
Within Energy, where we track 49 names, the median yield is 4.46% — putting VLO below its sector.
What the numbers mean
Like most US dividend payers, VLO distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
VLO dividend FAQ
When is the next VLO ex-dividend date?
The next VLO ex-dividend date is October 31, 2026, with the payment scheduled for November 21, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is VLO's dividend yield?
VLO currently yields 1.38%, based on $4.80 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does VLO pay dividends?
VLO pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $1.20 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of VLO generate?
At the current 1.38% yield, $10,000 invested in VLO would produce roughly $138.00 per year, or about $34.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is VLO a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. VLO is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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