Valero Energy hikes dividend by 6.2%

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Valero Energy (VLO) increased its quarterly dividend on January 22, 2026, lifting the payout by 6.2% to $1.20 per share.

The increase marks the fourth consecutive year of dividend growth for Valero Energy. Over the past five years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual rate of 4.1%. Based on a share price of $187, the dividend translates into a yield of approximately 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is February 5, 2026.

Shares of Valero Energy are up approximately 15% year-to-date.

Valero Energy is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products, operating refining assets across North America and abroad. More information is available on the website of Valero Energy.

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