Valero Energy Unusual Options Activity
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) has seen significant options trading activity, indicating a bearish sentiment among large investors. The trading involved 12 unusual options trades, with a split sentiment of 33% bullish and 66% bearish. The focus is on a price band between $130.0 and $270.0. Valero, a major independent refiner, has its stock price slightly down at $183.31, with analysts giving mixed ratings and price targets ranging from $173 to $198. The next earnings report is expected in 17 days.
April 08, 2024 | 7:31 pm
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Valero Energy has experienced significant bearish options trading, indicating potential downward pressure on its stock price in the short term. Analyst ratings are mixed, with price targets ranging from $173 to $198.
The bearish sentiment in options trading, especially with a significant portion of trades predicting a downward movement, suggests that investors are expecting negative developments or underperformance. This sentiment, combined with the upcoming earnings report and mixed analyst ratings, could lead to short-term volatility or a decrease in VLO's stock price.
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