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Valaris Needs More Cost-Cutting To Hit 2025 EBITDA Target: Analyst

Apr 1, 2025, 2:18 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Analyst's underweight rating and reduced price forecast suggest negative outlook. Historical precedent shows repeated downgrades typically precede stock price declines.

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J.P. Morgan analyst lowers VAL price forecast from $40 to $38. Cost-cutting measures needed to meet 2025 EBITDA guidance of $530 million. Potential demand slowdown and rig utilization gaps pose challenges for VAL. Jayaram revises 2025 and 2026 EBITDA estimates down from prior projections. VAL stock is currently up 4.08% at $40.86.

J.P. Morgan analyst lowers VAL price forecast from $40 to $38.
Cost-cutting measures needed to meet 2025 EBITDA guidance of $530 million.
Potential demand slowdown and rig utilization gaps pose challenges for VAL.
Jayaram revises 2025 and 2026 EBITDA estimates down from prior projections.
VAL stock is currently up 4.08% at $40.86.

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