Scotiabank analyst Betty Zhang raised the firm’s price target on Valero (VLO) to $226 from $178 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is updating its price targets for U.S. Integrated Oil, Refining, and Large Cap E&P stocks under its coverage, the analyst tells investors. Scotiabank’s view on the sector is mixed, with the firm generally above consensus earnings forecasts for the E&P peer group but below for independent refiners. Beyond this quarter, the firm expects investors to focus on if the recent oil market turmoil will translate to changes in activity in 2026 and further.
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