Valero Energy (VLO) 8-K: Q2-25 results release attached

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) filed an 8-K dated 24 Jul 2025 to furnish, not file, a press release disclosing its Q2-25 financial and operating results. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.01; however, specific revenue, earnings or margin figures are not included in this filing. The disclosure falls under Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition, indicating that the information will not be incorporated by reference into Securities Act registration statements unless expressly stated. No other material events, transactions, or changes in control are reported. Exhibit 104 provides the Cover Page Inline XBRL.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K furnishes Q2-25 press release; no financial figures included, so market impact is neutral until data reviewed.

This 8-K is a standard compliance filing. The company signals that full Q2-25 numbers exist, but investors must consult the separate press release (Ex. 99.01) to analyse revenue trends, crack spread margins, or EPS. Because the actual metrics are absent, the filing itself carries no direct valuation impact. The absence of other items (e.g., guidance changes, capital actions, regulatory issues) further supports a neutral interpretation. Trading reaction will depend entirely on the underlying numbers once accessed.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX0001035002FALSE00010350022025-07-242025-07-24

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025

VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-13175

74-1828067

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Valero Way

San Antonio, Texas 78249

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (210) 345-2000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐						Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐						Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

VLO

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).    Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Valero Energy Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.01 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this report is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in this report, including the press release, will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.01						Press release dated July 24, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
Date:			July 24, 2025			By:			/s/ Jason W. Fraser
									Jason W. Fraser
									Executive Vice President and
									Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

Why did Valero Energy (VLO) file this 8-K?

To furnish a press release containing its Q2-25 financial and operating results under Item 2.02.

Does the 8-K include Valero's actual Q2-25 revenue or EPS figures?

No. Specific metrics are not provided in the filing; they are contained in Exhibit 99.01.

Will the information be incorporated into Valero’s registration statements?

Not automatically. Because it is furnished, not filed, it will only be incorporated if specifically referenced.

What exhibits accompany the filing?

Exhibit 99.01 (press release dated 24 Jul 2025) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL).

Is there any mention of mergers, asset sales, or leadership changes?

No. The filing reports only the furnishing of Q2-25 results; no other material events are disclosed.