Valero Energy Corporation’s Biofuel Strategy Is Turning Waste Into Gold—Can It Outrun Regulatory Shocks? 

Valero Energy Corporation’s fourth quarter of 2024 performance reflects a mix of operational achievements and financial challenges. The company reported a significant decrease in net income attributable to stockholders, down to $281 million ($0.88 per share) from $1.2 billion ($3.55 per share) in the same period of the previous year. Adjusted net income also fell to $207 million ($0.64 per share) from $1.2 billion ($3.57 per share), indicating a challenging financial landscape amidst a weaker margin environment.