Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO), the second largest U.S. refiner by capacity, reported on Thursday higher-than-expected profits for the third quarter of 2023, amid continued strong product demand in America. Valero booked a net income attributable to Valero stockholders of $2.6 billion, or $7.49 per share, for the third quarter of 2023. This compares to $2.8 billion, or $7.19 per share, for the third quarter of 2022. The analyst consensus had expected $7.47 earnings per share for the third quarter of 2023. Valero’s…
