If you'd invested in Valero Energy (VLO): performance and returns
Looking for Valero Energy's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would Valero Energy have returned?
This calculator shows how much Valero Energy stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Valero Energy
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,124 | +112% |
| 3 years ago | $2,053 | +105% |
| 5 years ago | $4,604 | +360% |
| 10 years ago | $3,683 | +268% |
| since inception (1985) | $116,889 | +11589% |
Return by year (Valero Energy)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +60% | $1,600 (+60%) |
| 2025 | +33% | $2,124 (+112%) |
| 2024 | -6% | $2,003 (+100%) |
| 2023 | +2% | $2,053 (+105%) |
| 2022 | +69% | $3,467 (+247%) |
| 2021 | +33% | $4,604 (+360%) |
| 2020 | -40% | $2,781 (+178%) |
| 2019 | +25% | $3,474 (+247%) |
| 2018 | -18% | $2,834 (+183%) |
| 2017 | +35% | $3,812 (+281%) |
| 2016 | -3% | $3,683 (+268%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does VLO return?
$1,000 invested in Valero Energy 10 years ago would be worth $3,683 today, i.e. +14%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was VLO's best/worst year?
Best year: 2022 (+69%). Worst year: 2020 (-40%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in VLO since inception be worth?
Since 1985, $1,000 would have become $116,889 (+11589%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do Valero Energy's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If Valero Energy pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is Valero Energy's average annual return (ROI)?
Valero Energy's return on investment is about +14%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.