Valero Energy Corporation vs State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF — how do they compare? Valero Energy Corporation trades at $314.47 (market cap $93.03B), while State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF trades at $88.47. The key difference: Valero Energy Corporation pays a 1.53% dividend while State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF pays none, and Valero Energy Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VLO | XRT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $93.03B | — |
Sector | Energy | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $313.31 | $90.88 |
52-Week Low | $131.77 | $77.28 |
Enterprise Value | $98.79B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.53% | — |
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Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 14 refineries with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 14 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has capacity to produce 700 million gallons per year of renewable diesel.
Read more on VLO →XRT is an equal-weighted ETF that tracks the U.S. retail sector. It provides diversified exposure to apparel, automotive, and online retailers, including well-known names like Amazon, Target, and Costco.
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