Fintel reports that on October 31, 2025, BTIG maintained coverage of Valaris (NYSE:VAL) with a Buy recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 11.61% Downside
As of October 30, 2025, the average one-year price target for Valaris is $51.00/share. The forecasts range from a low of $40.40 to a high of $61.95. The average price target represents a decrease of 11.61% from its latest reported closing price of $57.70 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Valaris is 2,779MM, an increase of 15.02%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 16.52.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 637 funds or institutions reporting positions in Valaris. This is an decrease of 4 owner(s) or 0.62% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to VAL is 0.42%, an increase of 2.27%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 2.82% to 75,487K shares. 
The put/call ratio of VAL is 1.14, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Oak Hill Advisors holds 4,792K shares representing 6.73% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,789K shares , representing an increase of 0.06%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VAL by 27.00% over the last quarter.
Exor Capital LLP holds 3,656K shares representing 5.13% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,617K shares , representing an increase of 1.06%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VAL by 11.78% over the last quarter.
IJH - iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF holds 2,130K shares representing 2.99% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,133K shares , representing a decrease of 0.17%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VAL by 0.95% over the last quarter.
Dalal Street holds 1,884K shares representing 2.65% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,428K shares , representing an increase of 24.22%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in VAL by 22.37% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 1,854K shares representing 2.60% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,949K shares , representing a decrease of 5.17%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in VAL by 9.01% over the last quarter.
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