Summary
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported strong financial performance in 2011, driven primarily by its refining segment. Net income attributable to stockholders more than doubled year-over-year, reaching $2.1 billion, or $3.69 per share. This significant improvement was largely fueled by favorable crude oil differentials, particularly the discount on WTI-type crude oil compared to LLS and Brent crude oils, which benefited refineries in the U.S. Mid-Continent region. The company also made strategic acquisitions, adding two refineries (Pembroke and Meraux) to its portfolio, expanding its operational footprint. The company's refining segment saw a substantial increase in operating income due to improved refining margins, especially in the Mid-Continent region. The ethanol segment also performed well with increased production volumes and improved operating margins. The retail segment experienced modest growth in operating income, driven by higher fuel margins and volumes in Canadian operations. Valero continues to manage its operations with a focus on efficiency and strategic growth, while navigating the volatile energy markets.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Operating Expenses | $122.31B |
| Operating Income | $3.68B |
| Interest Expense | $401.00M |
| Net Income | $2.09B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.68 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 563.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 569.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Valero reported a significant increase in net income attributable to stockholders, reaching $2.1 billion ($3.69 per share) in 2011, up from $923 million ($1.62 per share) in 2010.
- 2The refining segment was the primary driver of this performance, with operating income nearly doubling to $3.5 billion, largely due to favorable crude oil price differentials (WTI vs. LLS/Brent) boosting Mid-Continent refinery margins.
- 3The company completed two strategic refinery acquisitions during 2011: the Pembroke Refinery (U.K.) in August for $1.7 billion and the Meraux Refinery (Louisiana) in October for $547 million.
- 4Ethanol segment operating income increased by 90% to $396 million, driven by improved margins and higher production volumes.
- 5Retail segment operating income saw a modest increase to $381 million, supported by stronger fuel margins and volumes in Canada and a favorable Canadian dollar.
- 6Valero's total throughput volumes averaged 2.4 million barrels per day in 2011, an increase from 2.1 million barrels per day in 2010.
- 7The company maintained a strong liquidity position, with $1.024 billion in cash and temporary cash investments as of December 31, 2011, and had $3.5 billion remaining under its common stock purchase programs.