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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)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$283
-30.9%
Highest Price Target
$450
+9.8%
Lowest Price Target
$136
-66.8%
Short Interest
4.0%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Raymond James | Justin Jenkins— | +9.8% | $350 → $450 | Maintained | Strong Buy |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Joe Laetsch— | +0.2% | $255 → $411 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |