Valero swings to profit on strong refining margins in Q1.

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    "title": "Valero swings to profit on strong refining margins in Q1.",
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    "excerpt": "Valero swings to profit on strong refining margins in Q1.\n\nValero Energy Corporation posted a strong turnaround in first-quarter 2026 earnings, as robust refining margins and improved operational performance lifted the U.S. downstream giant back into profitability.\n\nThe company reported net income of $1.3 billion, or $4.22 per share, compared with a net loss of $595 million a year earlier, when results were weighed down by impairment charges tied to its California refining assets.\n\nThe earnings rebound was led by Valero's core refining business, where operating income surged to $1.8 billion from a loss of $530 million a year earlier. Throughput volumes averaged 2.9 million barrels per day, underscoring the company's ability to capitalize on favorable margin conditions despite broader commodity market volatility.\n\nPerformance also improved across its low-carbon and biofuels segments. Renewable diesel swung to a $139 million operating profit from a loss a year ago, while ethanol income rose to $90 million, reflecting stronger margins and higher production volumes.\n\nValero generated $1.4 billion in operating cash flow during the quarter and returned $938 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, highlighting continued capital discipline.\n\nThe company also raised its quarterly dividend by 6% to $1.20 per share, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns amid...",
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