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Vital Energy (VTLE)
NYSE:VTLE
VTLE Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.30 - $51.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume142.57K
Average Volume (3M)1.62M
Market Cap
$636.18M
Enterprise Value$3.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$40.18M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.0
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2025EPS Estimate
1.87Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.37
Shares Outstanding38,768,085
10 Day Avg. Volume1,582,163
30 Day Avg. Volume1,621,878
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.22
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio1.72
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.93
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.55
Enterprise Value/Ebitda0.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$22.10Price Target Upside34.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceVTLE delivered strong 1Q25 results with DCFPS, EBITDA and FCF exceeding expectations, mainly due to lower overall operating costs.
Hedging StrategyThe 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.
ValuationVTLE trades at lower EV/EBITDA multiples compared to its peers, indicating potential valuation upside.
Bears Say
Debt ManagementThe company's 4Q24 outspend delays debt paydown, raising concerns about how quickly Vital Energy will reduce its debt.
Operational ChallengesOperational delays and underperformance in a 7-well delineation project have contributed to a lower volume trajectory, which is seen as a disappointment.
Production Guidance2025 production impacted by operational issues and well performance.
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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
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 $51.71 in the past 12 months.
What is Vital Energy’s market cap?
Vital Energy’s market cap is $636.18M.
When is Vital Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vital Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2025 which is in 81 days.
How were Vital Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Vital Energy released its earnings results on May 12, 2025. The company reported $2.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.192 by $0.178.
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 1.87.
How many shares outstanding does Vital Energy have?
Vital Energy has 38,768,085 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vital Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vital Energy reported an EPS of $2.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.192. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.484%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vital Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VTLE
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Vital Energy Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$22.10 (34.67% Upside)
$22.10 (34.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VTLE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $188.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-66.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.88%
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.
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VTLE Company Deck
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VTLE Earnings Call
Q1 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.Read More>---
VTLE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$22.10
▲(34.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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