Bulls vs Bears
Click to unlock major analysts' bullish and bearish positions by joining Benzinga Edge.

Market sentiment signals for Valero Energy (VLO): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
22 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.82
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$271
-30.7%
Highest Price Target
$450
+15.1%
Lowest Price Target
$136
-65.2%
Short Interest
4.0%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
—
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | UBS | Manav Gupta— | +15.1% | $355 → $450 | Maintained | Buy |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Piper Sandler | John Royall— | +11.2% | $329 → $435 | Maintained | Overweight |