VALEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Valaris Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $60 — -29.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Valaris Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (86): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Accruals (17): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VAL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −29.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $80 → $86 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $75 → $80 |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $98 → $75 |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | BTIG | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 July 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 July 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 June 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 May 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VAL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Valaris Ltd. returned +81.7% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 9% of US stocks
Higher than 14% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Valaris Ltd. has a market value of $5.8B and an enterprise value of $6.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.1B. The latest quarter shrank 12.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $933.1M, a 43.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $13.39.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$24.1M.
Trailing P/E: 6.3×; forward P/E: 11.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Valaris Ltd. employs 3,800 people — $563K of revenue per employee.
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Valaris added $220 million to its contract backlog through new offshore drilling awards and contract extensions.
Why it matters — The awards and extensions increase fleet utilization and provide greater visibility into future revenue.
Valaris announced contract awards and updates to its fleet status.
Why it matters — The announcement concerns Valaris’s contracts and fleet status, information relevant to monitoring its operations.
Transocean (RIG) has cleared a key regulatory hurdle, receiving U.S. Department of Justice approval that advances its $5.8 billion acquisition of Valaris toward the planned 2026 close. The DOJ nod moves the deal forward as it heads toward completion.
Why it matters — For Valaris watchers, the DOJ approval removes a major regulatory obstacle to the $5.8 billion acquisition and signals progress toward the transaction's planned 2026 completion.
Valaris (VAL) saw its stock rise 8.6% on higher-than-average trading volume in the last session. However, the recent trend in earnings estimate revisions may not support further upward movement in the near term.
Why it matters — The move on elevated volume combined with a softening earnings estimate revision trend signals mixed near-term momentum for Valaris investors to watch.
Valaris shares rallied after strikes on Russian and Ukrainian oil refineries pushed oil prices higher, following last week's strike on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. The rising oil prices lifted the stock.
Why it matters — Valaris, an offshore drilling contractor, tends to benefit from higher oil prices, so positive oil price momentum linked to geopolitical supply disruptions is relevant to its performance.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Valaris Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $60, with estimates ranging from $45 to $99. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering Valaris Ltd., 0 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Valaris Ltd. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Valaris Ltd. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies -29.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Valaris Ltd. 40 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Valaris Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VAL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $45 to $99 over the next 12 months.
Valaris Ltd. returned +81.7% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Valaris Ltd. is an offshore contract drilling company that provides rig-based services to oil and gas operators around the world.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Oct 2026): "Valaris' Latest Contract Awards Add $220M to Contract Backlog". Valaris added $220 million to its contract backlog through new offshore drilling awards and contract extensions.
Valaris Ltd. is an offshore contract drilling company that provides rig-based services to oil and gas operators around the world. Valaris Ltd. focuses on offshore exploration and development work through a fleet that includes drillships, semisubmersible rigs, and jackup rigs. Its operations are organized across Floaters, Jackups, ARO, and Other, allowing it to serve a range of water depths and well programs. The company supports international, government-owned, and independent energy producers with drilling services, rig management, and related offshore capabilities. Valaris Ltd. plays an important role in the offshore energy market by supplying specialized equipment and operational expertise for complex marine drilling projects. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Valaris Ltd. is positioned as a global provider of offshore drilling services.
CEO Mr. Anton Dibowitz CPA · 3,800 employees · United States · https://www.valaris.com
