Valaris (NYSE:VAL) Hits New 1-Year High – Here’s Why

Valaris Limited (NYSE:VAL) shares hit a new 52-week high on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $84.37 and last traded at $83.76, with a volume of 15798043 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $62.41.

Valaris News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Valaris this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Transocean agreed to acquire Valaris in an all‑stock deal (~$5.8B), combining the two firms into a substantially larger offshore drilling contractor and leaving Valaris shareholders with roughly 47% of the combined company — the announcement is the main catalyst behind the rally. Transocean to acquire Valaris in $5.8B all-stock deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Company and analysts’ M&A call transcript provides detail on deal mechanics, expected timeline and rationale (scale, fleet consolidation, cost synergies), which helps clarify execution risk and next steps for shareholders. Valaris Limited (VAL) M&A Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Wide media coverage (WSJ/MarketWatch/Reuters) confirms terms and market reaction; broad reporting reduces information asymmetry but underscores that the transaction is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Transocean to Acquire Valaris in $5.8 Billion Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Background: recent Valaris buyback activity and improved fundamentals were cited in prior coverage as supportive of the company’s valuation heading into the transaction. Valaris Buybacks Underline 52 Week High And Offshore Drilling Position
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder law firm Ademi LLP has opened an investigation alleging Valaris may not be getting a fair price in the Transocean deal — this raises the prospect of litigation, potential demand for a higher deal consideration, or delays. Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm investigates whether Valaris Limited is obtaining a Fair Price for its Public Shareholders
• Negative Sentiment: Halper Sadeh LLC has also launched an investigation into whether the sale price is fair to Valaris shareholders, adding a second potential source of legal pressure around the transaction. VAL Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether Valaris Limited is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VAL has been the subject of several research reports. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Valaris from $43.00 to $50.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Valaris from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Valaris in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. BTIG Research upped their price target on shares of Valaris from $55.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Susquehanna lifted their price objective on Valaris from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $53.56.

Valaris Stock Up 34.2%

The company has a current ratio of 1.87, a quick ratio of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $55.11 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $52.67. The firm has a market cap of $5.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.93 and a beta of 1.18.

Institutional Trading of Valaris

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VAL. Blume Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Valaris by 56.5% in the 2nd quarter. Blume Capital Management Inc. now owns 665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 240 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its position in Valaris by 50.5% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 778 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 261 shares during the period. Wexford Capital LP acquired a new position in Valaris during the third quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Signaturefd LLC raised its position in shares of Valaris by 22.1% in the fourth quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,133 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 205 shares during the period. Finally, Strs Ohio raised its position in shares of Valaris by 100.0% in the third quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 1,200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 96.74% of the company’s stock.

About Valaris

Valaris PLC is a leading provider of offshore drilling services to the global energy industry. The company operates a diverse fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, including drillships, semisubmersibles and jackup rigs, designed to support exploration and production activities in deepwater, ultra-deepwater and harsh‐environment settings. Valaris serves a wide range of international oil and gas customers, offering turnkey drilling solutions, project management and advanced technology integration to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Valaris maintains a significant presence in key offshore basins around the world.