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Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) reported a net loss of $595 million ($1.90 per share) in Q1 2025, compared to net income of $1.2 billion ($3.75 per share) in Q1 2024. Adjusted net income was $282 million ($0.89 per share), down from $1.3 billion ($3.84 per share) year-over-year.
Key financial actions include:
- Issued $650 million in Senior Notes (5.15%) due 2030
- Returned $633 million to stockholders via dividends ($356M) and stock buybacks ($277M)
- Increased quarterly dividend by 6% to $1.13 per share
Segment performance:
- Refining: Adjusted operating income of $605M, down from $1.8B
- Renewable Diesel: Operating loss of $141M versus income of $190M
- Ethanol: Operating income of $20M, up from $10M
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has announced that its subsidiary plans to potentially idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at its Benicia Refinery in California by the end of April 2026. The company is evaluating strategic alternatives for its remaining California operations.
In connection with this strategic evaluation, Valero has recorded a combined pre-tax impairment charge of $1.1 billion for the Benicia and Wilmington refineries, which will be treated as a special item and excluded from first quarter 2025 adjusted earnings. This amount includes expected asset retirement obligations of $337 million as of March 31, 2025.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings announcement for April 24, 2025. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results before hosting a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day. During the call, management will discuss the quarterly results and provide updates on company operations. Interested parties can access the conference call webcast through Valero's Investor Relations website at investorvalero.com.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has announced the pricing of $650 million in Senior Notes due 2030 with a 5.150% interest rate. The offering is scheduled to close on February 7, 2025, subject to customary conditions.
The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment, repurchase, or redemption of its outstanding 3.650% Senior Notes due 2025 and 2.850% Senior Notes due 2025. The offering is being managed by joint book-runners Citigroup Global Markets, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Mizuho Securities USA.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) reported Q4 2024 net income of $281 million ($0.88 per share), down from $1.2 billion ($3.55 per share) in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income was $2.8 billion ($8.58 per share), compared to $8.8 billion in 2023.
The company returned $601 million to stockholders in Q4 through dividends ($339 million) and stock buybacks ($262 million). For the full year 2024, stockholder returns totaled $4.3 billion. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 6% to $1.13 per share.
Q4 operational highlights include: Refining segment operating income of $437 million with 3.0 million barrels per day throughput; Renewable Diesel segment income of $170 million; and Ethanol segment income of $20 million. The company completed its Sustainable Aviation Fuel project at DGD Port Arthur plant and is progressing with a $230 million FCC Unit optimization project at St. Charles Refinery.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has announced an increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend from $1.07 to $1.13 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2025. This increase raises the annualized cash dividend rate to $4.52 per share.
The company will host a conference call on January 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results and provide operational updates.
Darling Ingredients announced that Avfuel received its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a joint venture between Darling and Valero Energy. Naples Aviation became the first location in eastern US to offer DGD's SAF for general sale.
The SAF, produced from waste-based feedstocks like used cooking oil, animal tallow, and distiller's corn oil, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. DGD's Port Arthur facility made its first SAF shipment on Nov. 16, with approximately 50% of its 470 million gallon annual capacity converted to SAF production.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has scheduled its 2024 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call for January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The earnings results will be released earlier on the same day. The company will discuss the financial results and provide updates on company operations during the call. Interested parties can access the webcast through Valero's Investor Relations website at investorvalero.com.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) announced that Joseph W. Gorder will retire as Executive Chairman and Board member on December 31, 2024. R. Lane Riggs, current CEO and President, will assume the additional position of Chairman of the Board. Gorder previously retired as CEO on June 30, 2023, after serving in that role since May 2014. As Executive Chairman, he has led the Board and provided counsel to leadership on company decisions. Riggs has been serving as CEO, President, and Board member since June 2023. The transition completes a long-planned succession development plan, with the Board expressing confidence in Riggs' leadership to continue building upon the company's established strategy.
Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.07 per share on common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 20, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2024.
