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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)
1.07
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$307
-26.9%
Highest Price Target
$457
+8.8%
Lowest Price Target
$136
-67.6%
Short Interest
3.9%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | B of A Securities | Jean Ann Salisbury— | -1.4% | $395 → $414 | Maintained | Neutral |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Neil Mehta— | +8.8% | $365 → $457 | Maintained | Buy |