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Vital Energy ( (VTLE) ) just unveiled an update.
Vital Energy, Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Crescent Energy Company on August 24, 2025, which will result in Vital ceasing to be a publicly traded company. Following the filing of a proxy statement, two stockholders filed complaints alleging nondisclosure of material information, seeking to enjoin the mergers and claiming damages. Vital plans to supplement the proxy statement to address these concerns, although it denies any wrongdoing.
The most recent analyst rating on (VTLE) stock is a Hold with a $19.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vital Energy stock, see the VTLE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on VTLE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VTLE is a Neutral.
Vital Energy’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by its financial performance challenges, including declining revenues and profitability. However, the positive sentiment from the earnings call, highlighting strong financial results and operational achievements, provides some optimism. The technical analysis and valuation scores reflect mixed momentum and financial instability, respectively.
To see Spark’s full report on VTLE stock, click here.
More about Vital Energy
Average Trading Volume: 696,923
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $720M
See more data about VTLE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

