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VLO Valero Energy (VLO) Q3 FY25 earnings call
Valero delivered robust third-quarter results, propelled by strong refining margins, high utilization rates, and record ethanol production. The company continues its commitment to shareholder returns through substantial buybacks and dividends, while strategically investing in projects like the St. Charles FCC optimization. Challenges persist in the Renewable Diesel segment due to policy and feedstock economics, alongside ongoing geopolitical uncertainties impacting crude markets.
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VLO operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Dec 2024 Q4 FY24 | Mar 2025 Q1 FY25 | This call Sep 2025 Q3 FY25 | Dec 2025 Q4 FY25 | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | Sep 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
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| Refinery throughput | 3M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the fourth quarter of 2024 averaged 3 million barrels per day or 94% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | 2.8M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the first quarter of 2025 averaged 2.8 million barrels per day or 89% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | 3.1M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the third quarter of 2025 averaged 3.1 million barrels per day or 97% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | 3.1M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the fourth quarter of 2025 averaged 3.1 million barrels per day or 98% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | 2.9M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the first quarter of 2026 averaged 2.9 million barrels per day, refining cash operating expenses was $5.13 per barrel in the first quarter of 2026.Source: earnings call transcript | 3M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the second quarter of 2026 averaged 3 million barrels per day.Source: earnings call transcript | 3M bbl/dRefining throughput volumes in the third quarter of 2026 averaged 3 million barrels per day.Source: earnings call transcript | 0% |
| Refinery utilization | 94%Refining throughput volumes in the fourth quarter of 2024 averaged 3 million barrels per day or 94% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | 89%Refining throughput volumes in the first quarter of 2025 averaged 2.8 million barrels per day or 89% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | 97%Our refinery throughput utilization was 97% with the Gulf Coast and North Atlantic region setting new all-time highs for throughput following last quarter's record performance in the Gulf Coast.Source: earnings call transcript | 98%Refining throughput volumes in the fourth quarter of 2025 averaged 3.1 million barrels per day or 98% throughput capacity utilization.Source: earnings call transcript | — | — | — | +1 pt |
| Capital expenditures Sustaining the business | $452MRegarding investing activities, we made $547 million of capital investments in the fourth quarter of 2024 of which $452 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance and the balance was for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | $582MRegarding investing activities, we made $660 million of capital investments in the first quarter of 2025, of which $582 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance and the balance was for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | $364MRegarding investing activities, we made $409 million of capital investments in the third quarter of 2025, of which $364 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance, and the balance was for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | $368MRegarding investing activities, we made $412 million of capital investments in the fourth quarter of 2025, of which $368 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance and the balance was for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | $404MRegarding investing activities, we made $448 million of capital investments in the first quarter of 2026, of which $404 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance and the balance looks for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | $290MRegarding investing activities, we made $350 million of capital investments in the second quarter of 2026, of which $290 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance and the balance was for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | $371MRegarding investing activities, we made $432 million of capital investments in the third quarter of 2026, of which $371 million was for sustaining the business, including costs for turnarounds, catalysts and regulatory compliance and the balance was for growing the business.Source: earnings call transcript | +27.9% |
| Ethanol production volumes | — | 4.5M gal/dEthanol production volumes averaged 4.5 million gallons per day in the first quarter of 2025.Source: earnings call transcript | 4.6M gal/dEthanol production volumes averaged 4.6 million gallons per day in the third quarter of 2025, achieving record production.Source: earnings call transcript | 4.8M gal/dEthanol production volumes averaged 4.8 million gallons per day in the fourth quarter of 2025, also setting a quarterly and full year record.Source: earnings call transcript | 4.6M gal/dEthanol production volumes averaged 4.6 million gallons per day in the first quarter of 2026.Source: earnings call transcript | 4.7M gal/dEthanol production volumes averaged 4.7 million gallons per day in the second quarter of 2026.Source: earnings call transcript | 4.8M gal/dEthanol production volumes averaged 4.8 million gallons per day in the third quarter of 2026.Source: earnings call transcript | +2.1% |
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