Valero Energy (VLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.40 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil refiner would post earnings of $3.18 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.82, delivering a surprise of 20.13%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...