Valero Energy (VLO)
$346.45
-4.78 (-1.36%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield1.37%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$4.73paid in the last year
Payout ratio11%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised3 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+2.9%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $3.60 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $4.52 | 4 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | $4.28 | 4 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $4.08 | 4 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $3.92 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $3.92 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $3.92 | 4 | +8.9% |
| 2019 | $3.60 | 4 | +12.5% |
| 2018 | $3.20 | 4 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | $2.80 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.6000 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $1.2000 |
| May 21, 2026 | $1.2000 |
| Feb 05, 2026 | $1.2000 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | $1.1300 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.1300 |
| May 20, 2025 | $1.1300 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $1.1300 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | $1.0700 |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $1.0700 |
| May 30, 2024 | $1.0700 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $1.0700 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | $1.0200 |
| Aug 02, 2023 | $1.0200 |
| May 22, 2023 | $1.0200 |
| Feb 13, 2023 | $1.0200 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $0.9800 |
| Aug 03, 2022 | $0.9800 |
| May 11, 2022 | $0.9800 |
| Feb 02, 2022 | $0.9800 |
| Nov 17, 2021 | $0.9800 |
| Aug 04, 2021 | $0.9800 |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.9800 |
| Feb 10, 2021 | $0.9800 |
| Nov 17, 2020 | $0.9800 |
| Aug 03, 2020 | $0.9800 |
| May 13, 2020 | $0.9800 |
| Feb 11, 2020 | $0.9800 |
| Nov 19, 2019 | $0.9000 |
| Aug 05, 2019 | $0.9000 |
| May 14, 2019 | $0.9000 |
| Feb 12, 2019 | $0.9000 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | $0.8000 |
| Aug 06, 2018 | $0.8000 |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.8000 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | $0.8000 |
| Nov 20, 2017 | $0.7000 |
| Aug 07, 2017 | $0.7000 |
| May 15, 2017 | $0.7000 |
| Feb 13, 2017 | $0.7000 |
| Nov 18, 2016 | $0.6000 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Valero Energy pay in dividends?
Valero Energy paid $4.73 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 1.37% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Valero Energy's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was July 31, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.