Earnings Per Share

Shares (Basic)

Valero Energy Shares (Basic) decreased by 3.6% to 298M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.1%, from 314M to 298M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Changes reflect share buybacks (decrease) or equity issuance (increase), which impact the per-share earnings calculation.

Detailed definition

The average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period, calculated by weighting the number of share...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; reflects capital structure and share repurchase activity.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_basic

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value407M407M408M404M390M369M358M349M331M324M318M314M312M309M298M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.2%-1.0%-3.5%-5.4%-3.0%-2.5%-5.2%-2.1%-1.9%-1.3%-0.6%-1.0%-3.6%
YoY Change-0.7%-4.2%-9.6%-11.4%-10.5%-10.3%-9.5%-8.9%-5.1%-3.7%-2.8%-5.1%
Range298M408M
CAGR-8.5%
Avg YoY Growth-6.8%
Median YoY Growth-7.0%
Current Streak12 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy's shares (basic)?
Valero Energy (VLO) reported shares (basic) of 298M in Q1 2026.
How has Valero Energy's shares (basic) changed year-over-year?
Valero Energy's shares (basic) decreased by 5.1% year-over-year, from 314M to 298M.
What does shares (basic) mean?
The average number of shares held by investors during the period.