VAL Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$65.00
11.66% Upside
Mean Price Target
$50.07
-13.99% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$35.00
-39.87% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
VAL Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, VAL (NYSE: VAL) reported an actual EPS of $2.65 for the quarter ending on Oct 29, 2025, compared to an estimated $1, resulting in a 165.00% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 30, 2025), VAL recorded an actual EPS of $1.61 with a 38.79% surprise. See VAL's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
VAL has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 29, 2025 showing a 165.00% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 30, 2025 recorded a 38.79% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | 2.65 | 1 | +165.00% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 1.61 | 1.16 | +38.79% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -0.53 | 1.1 | -148.18% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 1.88 | 1.2 | +56.67% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 0.883 | 1.04 | -15.10% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.03 | 0.96 | +111.46% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VAL stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given VAL stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 15 analysts have given their ratings
to VAL out of which
0 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
14 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$50.07 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -13.99% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for VAL highest price target?
Analysts suggest VAL's stock price would rise to a high of $65.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for VAL over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the VAL stock price could move to $35.00.
What is the average target price for VAL?
VAL stock has an average analyst estimate of $50.07.
At its current price, how far is VAL from its average target price?
VAL shares are currently trading -13.99% below this price target.
What were VAL’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.65 versus consensus estimates of $1.00, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.88.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
VAL's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.46 and $676.96 for the whole year.
What has VAL's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.39% EPS growth for VAL in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.