VLO Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with VLO's current 1.28% yield and 2.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 1.28%
Annual Dividend: $4.73 per share
Share Price: $370.72
Payout Ratio: 19.5%
VLO DRIP Calculator
Model VLO dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 2.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in VLO 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in VLO on 2016-09-30 would be worth $10,332.56 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 933.3%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $7,720 (672% return). Reinvesting dividends added $2,612.56 in extra value.
Starting share price: $53 — Current share price: $370.72
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is VLO's current dividend yield?
- VLO (Valero Energy Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 1.28%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $128 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much VLO do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from VLO at its current yield of 1.28%, you would need approximately $937,500 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does VLO pay monthly dividends?
- No, VLO pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is VLO's dividend safe?
- VLO's payout ratio is 19.5%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is VLO's dividend growth rate?
- VLO's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 2.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in VLO 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in VLO on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $10,332.56 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 933.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $7,720 — meaning DRIP added $2,612.56 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the VLO dividend page.