Summary
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported strong financial performance for the second quarter and first six months of 2018, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth in net income and operating income. This improvement was primarily driven by a robust refining segment, which benefited from higher distillate margins and favorable crude oil discounts. The ethanol and VLP segments also contributed positively, albeit to a lesser extent. Key financial highlights include a substantial increase in revenues and net income attributable to Valero stockholders, supported by effective cost management and favorable market conditions in the refining sector. The company also made strategic investments, notably the acquisition in Peru, which is expected to broaden its geographic reach. Despite certain headwinds such as lower gasoline margins and increased feedstock costs, Valero's diversified business model and strong operational execution position it well for continued performance.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $31.02B |
| Cost of Revenue | $29.48B |
| Gross Profit | $1.53B |
| Operating Income | $1.25B |
| Interest Expense | $124.00M |
| Net Income | $845.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.96 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.96 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 429.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 431.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to Valero stockholders increased significantly to $845 million in Q2 2018, up from $548 million in Q2 2017.
- 2Adjusted operating income rose by $470 million year-over-year in Q2 2018, primarily driven by the refining segment's improved margins and crude oil discounts.
- 3The refining segment saw a substantial increase in operating income, largely due to strong distillate margins and wider discounts on certain crude oils.
- 4Valero completed the acquisition of Pure Biofuels del Peru S.A.C. for $471 million, expanding its geographic footprint in the refined petroleum products market.
- 5The company repurchased approximately $1.97 billion in common stock during Q2 2018 under its share repurchase programs.
- 6Effective January 1, 2018, Valero adopted new accounting standards (ASC Topic 606 and ASU No. 2018-02) with no material impact on its financial statements.
- 7Total assets grew to $50.68 billion as of June 30, 2018, up from $50.16 billion at the end of 2017, reflecting increased property, plant, and equipment and strategic acquisitions.