TechnipFMC vs. Valaris: Which Energy Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

TechnipFMC maintains a strong market position through its integrated subsea and surface technology offerings. Valaris specializes in high-specification offshore drilling services with one of the industry's most modern fleets.

The Motley Fool • Jun 8, 2026

Oil & Gas Following the AI Capex Boom as Crude Hovers at $100

Higher oil prices are prompting energy companies to invest and the services stocks are benefitting.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Valaris (VAL): Time to Buy?

Valaris Limited (VAL) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Zacks Investment Research • May 19, 2026

Valaris Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Reports First Quarter 2026 Results.

Business Wire • May 4, 2026

Valaris Limited (VAL) Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates

Valaris Limited (VAL) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.24 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05. This compares to a loss of $0.53 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 5, 2026

Valaris Issues Fleet Status Report

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Issues Fleet Status Report.

Business Wire • May 4, 2026

Valaris Limited (VAL) May Report Negative Earnings: Know the Trend Ahead of Next Week's Release

Valaris (VAL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 27, 2026

Valaris Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Schedules First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release.

Business Wire • Apr 14, 2026

Valaris: Pricing Has Reset, Earnings Haven't Yet

Valaris is rated Buy, with fundamentals strong and a $4.7B backlog supporting earnings growth into 2026–2027. Recent contract repricing has lifted drillship day rates to $416k–$433k, but reported EBITDA still lags due to idle rigs and utilization. Transocean's all-stock $5.8B acquisition values VAL at a forward 14.1x 2027 earnings, with integration and execution as key drivers.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2026

Valaris Enters Strategic Collaboration Agreement

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valaris Enters Strategic Collaboration Agreement.

Business Wire • Apr 6, 2026