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Vital Energy ( (VTLE) ) just unveiled an update.
On December 12, 2025, Vital Energy amended its 2029 and 2030 Senior Notes Indentures to eliminate restrictive covenants and certain default events, facilitating Crescent’s exchange offer for new notes. Subsequently, on December 15, 2025, Vital completed mergers resulting in the conversion of its common stock into Crescent’s shares, leading to the delisting of Vital’s stock from the NYSE and a change in its executive leadership.
The most recent analyst rating on (VTLE) stock is a Hold with a $18.50 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 driven by its financial challenges and valuation concerns, which are partially offset by positive technical indicators and the potential benefits of the merger with Crescent Energy. The legal challenges related to the merger introduce additional risk, impacting the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on VTLE stock, click here.
More about Vital Energy
Vital Energy, formerly known as Laredo Petroleum, Inc., operates in the energy sector, focusing on the issuance of senior notes and managing credit agreements. The company is involved in financial restructuring and mergers to optimize its market positioning.
Average Trading Volume: 701,523
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $693.3M
For detailed information about VTLE stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

