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Vital Energy (VTLE)
NYSE:VTLE
VTLE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.30 - $37.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume142.57K
Average Volume (3M)1.64M
Market Cap
$648.94M
Enterprise Value$2.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$30.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.0
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2025EPS Estimate
1.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.02
Shares Outstanding38,696,598
10 Day Avg. Volume2,321,912
30 Day Avg. Volume1,636,242
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.58
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.93Price Target Upside3.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementManagement provided better cost guidance for 2H25, driving free cash flow higher.
Financial PerformanceVTLE delivered strong 1Q25 results with DCFPS, EBITDA and FCF exceeding expectations, mainly due to lower overall operating costs.
Risk ManagementThe robust hedge book covers approximately 90% of expected oil production for the remainder of the year at an average price of $70.61/bbl, minimizing risk to the 2025 program.
Bears Say
Commodity Price EnvironmentVTLE remains challenged in the current commodity price environment to attract meaningful investor interest.
Market PerformanceSignificant underperformance with a decline of 46.8% YTD and elevated short interest at 25.0%.
Operational ChallengesOperational delays and underperformance in a 7-well delineation project have contributed to a lower volume trajectory, which is seen as a disappointment.
Vital Energy News
VTLE FAQ
What was Vital Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vital Energy lowest stock price was $12.30 and its highest was $37.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Vital Energy’s market cap?
Vital Energy’s market cap is $648.94M.
When is Vital Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vital Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2025 which is in 62 days.
How were Vital Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Vital Energy released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2025. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.902 by $0.118.
Is Vital Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vital Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Vital Energy pay dividends?
Vital Energy does not currently pay dividends.
What is Vital Energy’s EPS estimate?
Vital Energy’s EPS estimate is 1.54.
How many shares outstanding does Vital Energy have?
Vital Energy has 38,696,598 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vital Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vital Energy reported an EPS of $2.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.902. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.295%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vital Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VTLE
Vital Energy Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.93 (3.70% Upside)
$17.93 (3.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VTLE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 71.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-30.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vital Energy
Vital Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas, the United States. The company was formerly known as Laredo Petroleum, Inc. and changed its name to Vital Energy, Inc. in January 2023. Vital Energy, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
VTLE Company Deck
VTLE Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Vital Energy's second quarter 2025 earnings call reflects a generally positive sentiment, highlighted by strong financial results, significant operational achievements, and successful cost optimization efforts. While challenges such as exceeding capital expenditure guidance and non-cash impairments were noted, the company's strategic initiatives and robust debt reduction plan underscore a strong performance outlook.View all VTLE earnings summariesVTLE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.93
▲(3.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
20.93% Insiders
16.21% Mutual Funds
20.98% Other Institutional Investors
19.84% Public Companies and
Individual Investors