Valero Energy Shares Sold by Private Management Group

Institutional investor reduces stake in oil and gas company

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:21am

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Private Management Group Inc., an institutional investor, lowered its position in Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) by 2.0% in the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 365,264 shares of the oil and gas company's stock at the end of the quarter, making it Valero Energy's 4th largest institutional shareholder.

Why it matters

This filing provides insight into the trading activity and portfolio positioning of a major institutional investor. Valero Energy is one of the largest independent oil refiners in the United States, so changes in institutional ownership can signal broader market sentiment around the company and the energy sector.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Private Management Group sold 7,265 shares of Valero Energy during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 365,264 shares. The firm's holdings in Valero Energy comprised 1.9% of its overall portfolio at the end of the quarter.

  • Private Management Group filed its 13F report for the third quarter on October 15, 2026.

The players

Private Management Group Inc.

An institutional investment management firm that owns stakes in various public companies.

Valero Energy Corporation

A major independent oil refining and marketing company based in San Antonio, Texas.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates that one of Valero Energy's larger institutional shareholders has reduced its position in the company, which could signal a shift in market sentiment around the stock. However, the firm still maintains a sizable stake, suggesting it continues to see value in the oil refiner's long-term prospects.