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Vital Energy (VTLE)
NYSE:VTLE
VTLE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.30 - $38.41
Previous CloseN/A
Volume142.57K
Average Volume (3M)1.15M
Market Cap
$638.12M
Enterprise Value$2.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.65M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.40B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.0
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2025EPS Estimate
1.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.02
Shares Outstanding38,699,410
10 Day Avg. Volume1,154,057
30 Day Avg. Volume1,154,640
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.42
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio-1.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.66
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.07
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.83Price Target Upside39.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost EfficiencyManagement 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.
ValuationVTLE trades at lower EV/EBITDA multiples compared to its peers, indicating potential valuation upside.
Bears Say
Debt ConcernsThe company's 4Q24 outspend delays debt paydown, raising concerns about how quickly Vital Energy will reduce its debt.
Investor InterestVTLE remains challenged in the current commodity price environment to attract meaningful investor interest.
Operational PerformanceOperational 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 $38.41 in the past 12 months.
What is Vital Energy’s market cap?
Vital Energy’s market cap is $638.12M.
When is Vital Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vital Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2025 which is in 83 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 1.6.
How many shares outstanding does Vital Energy have?
Vital Energy has 38,699,410 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
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$20.83 (39.52% Upside)
$20.83 (39.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VTLE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 56.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-59.34%
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 demonstrated strong financial management with significant debt reduction and free cash flow generation. Operational efficiencies and cost reductions provide a positive outlook, though market challenges and anticipated non-cash write-downs pose risks. The company's strategic hedging and asset sales further bolster a resilient position.View all VTLE earnings summariesVTLE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$20.83
▲(39.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
20.89% Insiders
16.13% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
40.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors