David Round, an analyst from Stifel Nicolaus, maintained the Buy rating on Valeura Energy (VLE – Research Report). The associated price target was raised to C$11.00.
David Round has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including Valeura Energy’s consistent performance and promising future prospects. The company has successfully met its guidance across all metrics for the fiscal year 2024, achieving production targets and maintaining costs within the expected range. This level of operational efficiency, coupled with a 100% drilling success rate at key sites, suggests a strong potential for future production and reserves growth.
Furthermore, the company’s guidance for 2025 remains on track, with production and capital expenditure estimates aligning with expectations. The anticipated free cash yield exceeding 20% also adds to the attractiveness of the stock. With a stable net cash position and a positive outlook on future drilling campaigns, David Round sees significant upside potential, justifying the Buy rating for Valeura Energy.
According to TipRanks, Round is ranked #8507 out of 9407 analysts.