VALNYSEDrilling Oil & Gas WellsFiscal year ends December 31Also trades as VAL.WT
Valaris Ltd
Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 6, 2026
$89.39+4.07 (+4.77%)
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $6.29B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.7
- Dividend yield
- –
Ownership
Institutional holdings as of Jun 30, 2026, from 13F filings
Held by institutions
63M
Shares held, 13F filers
Institutional holders
335
45 new, 62 sold out
Net institutional buying
1M
In Q2 2026
Insider trades, 12 months
0 buys · 0 sales
Open-market trades only
Shares held by institutions
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 7,887,942 | 11.10% | 13G (passive) amendment | Dec 31, 2024 |
| C.K. Limited | 7,812,190 | 11.23% | 13D (active) amendment | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Exor N.V. | 3,637,207 | 5.10% | 13G (passive) | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Transocean Ltd. | 12,573,155 | 18.10% | 13D (active) | Feb 9, 2026 |
Top institutional holders
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
| Holder | Shares | % of VAL | Value | Change | % of portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 8,213,354 | – | $596.29M | −10,815 | 0.01% |
| Oak Hill Advisors LP | 3,905,782 | – | $283.56M | −886,197 | 40.46% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 3,403,354 | – | $247.09M | +53,911 | 0.04% |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 2,904,518 | – | $210.87M | +20,721 | 0.01% |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2,604,288 | – | $189.07M | +8,066 | 0.00% |
| State Street Corp | 2,521,632 | – | $183.07M | +24,124 | 0.01% |
| Lingotto Investment Management LLP | 2,411,493 | – | $175.07M | −1,295,373 | 3.75% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2,264,366 | – | $164.39M | +183,511 | 0.01% |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2,059,146 | – | $161.58M | +427,897 | 0.01% |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 1,901,740 | – | $138.07M | +120,639 | 0.01% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1,607,666 | – | $116.72M | −69,443 | 0.05% |
| Hbk Investments L P | 1,575,143 | – | $114.36M | New | 1.12% |
| Goehring & Rozencwajg Associates, LLC | 1,413,542 | – | $102.62M | +94,191 | 5.90% |
| Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund | 1,261,325 | – | $91.57M | −101,905 | 0.13% |
| Condire Management, LP | 1,067,010 | – | $77.46M | −91,641 | 8.22% |
| Millennium Management LLC | 1,063,829 | – | $77.23M | +100,184 | 0.03% |
| AQR Arbitrage LLC | 1,049,607 | – | $76.20M | +439,896 | 1.09% |
| Van Eck Associates Corp | 1,013,193 | – | $73.56M | −90,177 | 0.04% |
| ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd | 996,450 | – | $72.34M | +225,458 | 1.33% |
| Whitebox Advisors LLC | 850,696 | – | $61.76M | +266,759 | 0.81% |
Institutional buying and selling by quarter
Positions opened, added to, reduced and closed by 13F filers
| Quarter | Holders | Shares held | New / added | Reduced / closed | Shares bought | Shares sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 335 | 63M | 45 / 98 | 140 / 62 | 9M | 8M |
| Q1 2026 | 360 | 62M | 100 / 101 | 119 / 75 | 18M | 7M |
| Q4 2025 | 341 | 58M | 67 / 105 | 122 / 48 | 4M | 17M |
| Q3 2025 | 332 | 71M | 62 / 105 | 110 / 52 | 14M | 7M |
| Q2 2025 | 322 | 64M | 64 / 128 | 89 / 56 | 9M | 12M |
| Q1 2025 | 317 | 67M | 64 / 120 | 92 / 55 | 10M | 8M |
| Q4 2024 | 315 | 66M | 76 / 124 | 81 / 64 | 12M | 15M |
| Q3 2024 | 306 | 70M | 62 / 125 | 82 / 45 | 13M | 8M |
| Q2 2024 | 292 | 72M | 40 / 116 | 89 / 39 | 10M | 4M |
| Q1 2024 | 293 | 66M | 48 / 105 | 98 / 40 | 6M | 5M |
| Q4 2023 | 286 | 65M | 44 / 92 | 105 / 47 | 8M | 5M |
| Q3 2023 | 290 | 63M | 79 / 103 | 78 / 22 | 9M | 12M |
Top mutual fund and ETF holders
Latest monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT)
| Fund | Shares | % of VAL | Value | % of fund | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund | 1,759,310 | – | $127.73M | 0.01% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | 1,381,193 | – | $127.94M | 0.47% | May 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund | 1,271,017 | – | $92.28M | 0.05% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Extended Market Index Fund | 738,635 | – | $53.62M | 0.05% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth Index Fund | 731,684 | – | $53.12M | 0.11% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Goehring & Rozencwajg Resources Fund | 583,767 | – | $54.07M | 5.02% | May 31, 2026 |
| Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF | 395,988 | – | $31.36M | 0.22% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Energy Index Fund | 357,720 | – | $33.14M | 0.28% | May 31, 2026 |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Index Fund | 320,718 | – | $29.71M | 0.17% | May 31, 2026 |
| Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | 264,754 | – | $20.97M | 0.26% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | 232,328 | – | $18.40M | 0.12% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 147,502 | – | $11.68M | 0.02% | Jul 31, 2026 |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | 137,480 | – | $9.98M | 2.65% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Pabrai Wagons ETF | 126,892 | – | $9.21M | 4.40% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard S&p Mid-Cap 400 Index Fund | 102,735 | – | $9.52M | 0.17% | May 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Dibowitz | President & CEO, Director | 254,607 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Melissa Barron | Controller | 17,742 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Davor Vukadin | SVP & General Counsel | 19,737 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Matthew Lyne | SVP - CCO | 33,652 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Gilles Luca | SVP - COO | 96,396 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Christopher T. Weber | SVP - CFO | 62,433 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Kristian Johansen | Director | 9,548 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Elizabeth Leykum | Director | 43,019 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Dick Fagerstal | Director | 28,017 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Joseph Goldschmid | Director | 38,560 | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Catherine Hughes | Director | 15,448 | Jun 12, 2026 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Barron Controller | Jul 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −260 | $75.35 | $19.59K | 17,742 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Jul 1, 2026 | Tax withholding | −735 | $72.46 | $53.26K | 18,002 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Jul 1, 2026 | Award | +8,673 | – | – | 18,737 |
| Elizabeth Leykum Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Returned to company | −2,792 | $88.98 | $248.43K | 43,019 |
| Elizabeth Leykum Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Option exercise | +6,978 | – | – | 45,811 |
| Kristian Johansen Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Award | +1,984 | – | – | 9,548 |
| Kristian Johansen Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Option exercise | +4,860 | – | – | 9,508 |
| Kristian Johansen Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Returned to company | −1,944 | $88.98 | $172.98K | 7,564 |
| Catherine Hughes Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Tax withholding | −397 | $88.98 | $35.33K | 15,448 |
| Catherine Hughes Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Award | +2,493 | – | – | 15,845 |
| Joseph Goldschmid Director | Jun 10, 2026 | Award | +2,188 | – | – | 38,560 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Apr 7, 2026 | Tax withholding | −50 | $99.70 | $4.99K | 62,433 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Apr 7, 2026 | Award | +379 | – | – | 62,483 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Apr 7, 2026 | Award | +379 | – | – | 83,601 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Apr 7, 2026 | Tax withholding | −50 | $99.70 | $4.99K | 83,551 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Apr 7, 2026 | Award | +221 | – | – | 19,737 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Apr 7, 2026 | Tax withholding | −30 | $99.70 | $2.99K | 19,707 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Apr 7, 2026 | Tax withholding | −141 | $99.70 | $14.06K | 254,607 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Apr 7, 2026 | Award | +1,067 | – | – | 254,748 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Apr 7, 2026 | Tax withholding | −60 | $99.70 | $5.98K | 33,652 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Apr 7, 2026 | Award | +379 | – | – | 33,712 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Apr 1, 2026 | Tax withholding | −20 | $96.38 | $1.93K | 10,064 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax withholding | −830 | $90.59 | $75.19K | 83,222 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax withholding | −479 | $90.59 | $43.39K | 19,516 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,332 | $90.59 | $211.26K | 253,681 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax withholding | −991 | $90.59 | $89.77K | 33,333 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Mar 5, 2026 | Tax withholding | −830 | $90.59 | $75.19K | 62,104 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,193 | $90.63 | $108.12K | 84,052 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −3,405 | $90.63 | $308.60K | 256,013 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,449 | $90.63 | $131.32K | 34,324 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,193 | $90.63 | $108.12K | 62,934 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Mar 3, 2026 | Tax withholding | −690 | $90.63 | $62.53K | 19,995 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Mar 2, 2026 | Award | +4,992 | – | – | 85,245 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Mar 2, 2026 | Award | +4,992 | – | – | 35,773 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Mar 2, 2026 | Award | +3,270 | – | – | 20,685 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Award | +14,037 | – | – | 259,418 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Mar 2, 2026 | Award | +4,992 | – | – | 64,127 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Dec 31, 2025 | Tax withholding | −1,016 | $50.40 | $51.21K | 59,135 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Dec 31, 2025 | Tax withholding | −1,241 | $50.40 | $62.55K | 30,781 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Dec 31, 2025 | Tax withholding | −1,016 | $50.40 | $51.21K | 80,253 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Dec 31, 2025 | Tax withholding | −2,741 | $50.40 | $138.15K | 245,381 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Dec 31, 2025 | Tax withholding | −546 | $50.40 | $27.52K | 17,415 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Oct 1, 2025 | Tax withholding | −203 | $51.22 | $10.40K | 10,084 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Sep 3, 2025 | Sale | −35,000 | $48.84 | $1.71M | 81,269 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Jul 3, 2025 | Tax withholding | −253 | $45.44 | $11.50K | 10,287 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Jul 1, 2025 | Award | +4,335 | – | – | 10,800 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Jul 1, 2025 | Tax withholding | −260 | $43.90 | $11.41K | 10,540 |
| Joseph Goldschmid Director | Jun 13, 2025 | Award | +5,358 | – | – | 36,372 |
| Catherine Hughes Director | Jun 13, 2025 | Award | +6,106 | – | – | 13,352 |
| Catherine Hughes Director | Jun 12, 2025 | Tax withholding | −198 | $45.60 | $9.03K | 7,246 |
| Kristian Johansen Director | Jun 12, 2025 | Option exercise | +2,464 | – | – | 5,634 |
| Kristian Johansen Director | Jun 12, 2025 | Returned to company | −986 | $45.60 | $44.96K | 4,648 |
| Elizabeth Leykum Director | Jun 12, 2025 | Option exercise | +3,862 | – | – | 40,378 |
| Elizabeth Leykum Director | Jun 12, 2025 | Returned to company | −1,545 | $45.60 | $70.45K | 38,833 |
| Melissa Barron Controller | Apr 1, 2025 | Tax withholding | −16 | $40.64 | $650 | 6,465 |
| Matthew Lyne SVP - CCO | Mar 5, 2025 | Tax withholding | −991 | $33.98 | $33.67K | 32,022 |
| Davor Vukadin SVP & General Counsel | Mar 5, 2025 | Tax withholding | −472 | $33.98 | $16.04K | 17,961 |
| Anton Dibowitz President & CEO, Director | Mar 5, 2025 | Tax withholding | −2,279 | $33.98 | $77.44K | 248,122 |
| Christopher T. Weber SVP - CFO | Mar 5, 2025 | Tax withholding | −811 | $33.98 | $27.56K | 60,151 |
| Gilles Luca SVP - COO | Mar 5, 2025 | Tax withholding | −811 | $33.98 | $27.56K | 116,269 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (1) Shareholder | Sep 3, 2026 | 1,409,130 | $130.37M | Sep 3, 2026 | See Remark 2 |
| Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (1) Shareholder | Aug 11, 2026 | 1,799,773 | $153.97M | Aug 11, 2026 | See Remark 2 |
| Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (1) Shareholder | May 27, 2026 | 1,491,000 | $143.63M | May 27, 2026 | See Remark 2 |
| Gilles Luca Officer | Sep 3, 2025 | 35,000 | $1.71M | Sep 3, 2025 | Employment related - restricted award |
| Christopher T. Weber Officer | Nov 5, 2024 | 4,000 | $197.87K | Nov 5, 2024 | Stock Grants |
| Matthew Lyne Officer | Sep 30, 2024 | 26,000 | $1.45M | Sep 30, 2024 | Long Sale |
| Davor Vukadin Officer | Sep 9, 2024 | 15,403 | $871.92K | Sep 9, 2024 | Long Sale |
| Gilles Luca Officer | Sep 9, 2024 | 30,000 | $1.65M | Sep 9, 2024 | Employment related |
| Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (1) Shareholder | Aug 7, 2023 | 4,200,000 | $320.17M | Aug 7, 2023 | See Remark 2 |