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YPF Sociedad Anonima ( (YPF) ) just unveiled an announcement.
On May 7, 2026, YPF closed a previously announced transaction to acquire additional interests in three Vaca Muerta blocks from Vista Energy for about US$163 million plus an estimated US$41 million in adjustments and contingent consideration. The deal raises YPF’s effective stake in the Bandurria Sur area to 44.9% and to 65% in the Bajo del Toro and Bajo del Toro Norte areas, consolidating its position as operator of these long-term unconventional concessions, which together produced significant shale oil volumes in the first quarter of 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (YPF) stock is a Buy with a $61.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on YPF Sociedad Anonima stock, see the YPF Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on YPF Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, YPF is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by volatile financial results (2025 net loss, inconsistent free cash flow, and rising leverage). Offsetting this are supportive technical momentum and a constructive earnings-call outlook with clear 2026 targets and expected leverage improvement, while valuation is penalized by a negative P/E and no dividend yield provided.
To see Spark’s full report on YPF stock, click here.
More about YPF Sociedad Anonima
YPF Sociedad Anónima is Argentina’s state-controlled integrated energy company, focused on the exploration, production, refining and marketing of hydrocarbons. The company plays a central role in developing the country’s unconventional oil and gas resources, particularly in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, a key growth and export platform for Argentina’s energy sector.
On May 7, 2026, YPF closed a previously announced transaction to acquire additional interests in three Vaca Muerta blocks from Vista Energy for about US$163 million plus an estimated US$41 million in adjustments and contingent consideration. The deal raises YPF’s effective stake in the Bandurria Sur area to 44.9% and to 65% in the Bajo del Toro and Bajo del Toro Norte areas, consolidating its position as operator of these long-term unconventional concessions, which together produced significant shale oil volumes in the first quarter of 2026.
Average Trading Volume: 2,289,843
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $18.21B
Find detailed analytics on YPF stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.