Valero Energy (VLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.95 per share. This compares to earnings of $8.45 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 20.34%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil refiner would post earnings of $7.36 per share when it actually produced earnings of $7.49, delivering a surprise of 1.77%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...