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Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE)
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VTLE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.30 - $55.87
Previous CloseN/A
Volume142.57K
Average Volume (3M)1.48M
Market Cap
$612.26M
Enterprise Value$3.67B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$636.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.0
Beta1.47
Next Earnings
May 12, 2025EPS Estimate
2.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-4.76
Shares Outstanding38,701,810
10 Day Avg. Volume1,278,315
30 Day Avg. Volume1,484,792
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)1.60
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.00
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside64.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
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Vital Energy News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Vital Energy to Release Q1 2025 Financial Results---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ReductionRecent messaging from the company indicates that cost reduction initiatives are progressing as planned and that LOE is expected to fall to ~$9.00/boe by YE25.
Debt ReductionDebt reduction remains a priority with VTLE targeting approximately $350 million of organic debt repayment by year-end 2025, utilizing free cash flow.
Inventory ExpansionVTLE raised its inventory estimate to 925 gross locations, up approximately 5% from mid-year 2024, with longer average lateral lengths resulting in a higher 15% increase to the total lateral footage of its inventory.
Bears Say
Debt ConcernsThe company's 4Q24 outspend delays debt paydown, raising concerns about how quickly Vital Energy will reduce its debt.
Operational PerformanceOperational delays and underperformance in a 7-well delineation project have contributed to a lower volume trajectory, which is seen as a disappointment.
Stock ValuationDespite some positive developments, the company's stock is trading at a premium compared to its peers, which may be a concern for potential investors.
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Ownership Overview
1.56% Insiders
15.98% Mutual Funds
0.09% Other Institutional Investors
60.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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VTLE FAQ
What was Vital Energy, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vital Energy, Inc. lowest stock price was $12.30 and its highest was $55.87 in the past 12 months.
What is Vital Energy, Inc.’s market cap?
Vital Energy, Inc.’s market cap is $612.26M.
When is Vital Energy, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vital Energy, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2025 which is in 15 days.
How were Vital Energy, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Vital Energy, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2025. The company reported $2.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.244 by $0.056.
Is Vital Energy, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vital Energy, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Vital Energy, Inc. pay dividends?
Vital Energy, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Vital Energy, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Vital Energy, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.17.
How many shares outstanding does Vital Energy, Inc. have?
Vital Energy, Inc. has 38,701,810 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vital Energy, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vital Energy, Inc. reported an EPS of $2.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.244. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.141%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vital Energy, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VTLE
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Vital Energy Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$26.00 (64.35% Upside)
$26.00 (64.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VTLE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $88.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-71.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vital Energy, Inc.
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.
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VTLE Company Deck
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VTLE Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlights several positive achievements, including strong financial results, significant inventory additions, and enhanced capital efficiency. However, there are challenges such as higher capital investments, underperformance in Upton County, and delays in the drilling program. Overall, the positives slightly outweigh the negatives.Read More>---
VTLE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.00
▲(64.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering VTLE
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
19/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+37.94%
reiterated a sell rating 2 months ago
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