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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)
3.80
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$297
-23.3%
Highest Price Target
$457
+18.0%
Lowest Price Target
$136
-64.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Neil Mehta— | +18.0% | $365 → $457 | Maintained | Buy |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Jefferies | Lloyd Byrne— | +3.6% | $401 | Downgrade | Buy→Hold |