Summary
Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) reported a net income of $162 million for the second quarter of 2021, a significant recovery from the net loss of $542 million in the first six months of the year. This turnaround was driven by improving demand for gasoline and diesel, nearing pre-pandemic levels, and a rebound in refining margins. Despite the positive quarterly performance, the company faced headwinds earlier in the year, including substantial excess energy costs due to Winter Storm Uri, which impacted overall six-month profitability. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $8.4 billion in available liquidity as of June 30, 2021. Revenue growth was substantial, with a $17.4 billion increase in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020, primarily due to higher refined petroleum product prices and increased sales volumes in the refining segment. The renewable diesel and ethanol segments also showed strong performance with increased margins and sales volumes. Valero continues to invest in its business, with capital investments of $1.1 billion in the first six months of 2021, a significant portion allocated to expanding its renewable diesel operations.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $27.75B |
| Cost of Revenue | $27.04B |
| Gross Profit | $709.00M |
| Operating Income | $509.00M |
| Interest Expense | $150.00M |
| Net Income | $162.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.39 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.39 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 407.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 407.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Valero returned to profitability in Q2 2021 with a net income of $162 million, a marked improvement from the net loss reported for the first six months of the year.
- 2Revenues surged by $17.4 billion in Q2 2021 compared to the prior year, driven by increased product prices and volumes.
- 3The refining segment saw a significant recovery, with adjusted operating income increasing by $744 million in Q2 2021 due to higher gasoline and distillate margins.
- 4The renewable diesel and ethanol segments demonstrated robust performance, with notable increases in operating income and margins.
- 5The company maintained a strong liquidity position, reporting $8.4 billion in total liquidity as of June 30, 2021.
- 6Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2021 totaled $1.1 billion, with a strategic focus on expanding renewable diesel operations.