VALEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Valaris Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $70 — -18.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 33 of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 (16): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −18.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 2 May 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
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.
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 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% 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
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Valaris Limited reported quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. This compares with earnings of $1.61 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — Valaris beat analyst earnings and revenue expectations for the quarter, which is a notable data point for those tracking the company's financial performance.
Valaris Limited issued a Fleet Status Report providing the current status of its fleet of offshore drilling rigs along with contract information for these assets. The report is available on the "Investors" section of the company's website at www.valaris.com.
Why it matters — A VAL watcher would care because the Fleet Status Report provides updated details on the company's rig assets and associated contracts, offering insight into the state of its offshore drilling fleet.
Valaris Ltd. announced the release of its second quarter 2026 results in a Business Wire announcement dated from Hamilton, Bermuda. No specific financial figures or operational details were included in the announcement.
Why it matters — A VAL watcher would care because earnings releases are a key checkpoint for assessing the company's recent performance and outlook.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Valaris Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $70, 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. 33 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Valaris Ltd. ranks 33 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 -18.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Valaris Ltd. 33 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 +83.6% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Valaris Limited is a leading offshore drilling contractor that provides contract drilling services across all water depths worldwide. The company operates a diverse fleet of technologically advanced rigs, including ultra-deepwater drillships, dynamically positioned semisubmersible rigs, moored semisubmersibles, and modern shallow-water jackups, capable of handling a wide range of customer well programs in challenging environments.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 6 Aug 2026): "Valaris Limited (VAL) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates". Valaris Limited reported quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46 per share. This compares with earnings of $1.61 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Valaris Limited is a leading offshore drilling contractor that provides contract drilling services across all water depths worldwide. The company operates a diverse fleet of technologically advanced rigs, including ultra-deepwater drillships, dynamically positioned semisubmersible rigs, moored semisubmersibles, and modern shallow-water jackups, capable of handling a wide range of customer well programs in challenging environments. Valaris Limited serves major integrated energy companies, national oil companies, and independent operators through its segments: Floaters, Jackups, ARO, and Other, while also offering management services for third-party owned rigs. With operations spanning regions such as Brazil, the United Kingdom, U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Australia, Angola, and other international locations across six continents, it emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and innovative solutions. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Valaris Limited plays a critical role in the global energy sector by delivering responsible offshore drilling services essential for exploration, production, well completion, and maintenance.
CEO Mr. Anton Dibowitz CPA · 3,800 employees · Bermuda · https://www.valaris.com