/VTLE
VTLE Stock - Vital Energy, Inc.
Energy|Oil & Gas Exploration & ProductionNYSE
$17.92-0.99%
$0.18 (-0.99%) • Dec 12
77
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.68
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.75
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+47.9%upside
Target: $26.50
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ENTRY ZONE$17.74 – $18.10
TARGET (TP)$26.50
STOP LOSS$16.49
RISK/REWARD1:6.0
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Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.13
52W High$36.72
52W Low$12.30
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.95B | $1.55B | $1.92B | $1.39B | $677.19M |
| Gross Profit | $613.25M | $1.13B | $1.20B | $756.92M | $146.40M |
| Gross Margin | 31.4% | 73.3% | 62.6% | 54.3% | 21.6% |
| Operating Income | $-22,552,000 | $559.62M | $1.06B | $712.96M | $-861,733,000 |
| Net Income | $-173,521,000 | $695.08M | $631.51M | $145.01M | $-874,173,000 |
| Net Margin | -8.9% | 44.9% | 32.9% | 10.4% | -129.1% |
| EPS | $-4.74 | $34.30 | $37.88 | $10.18 | $-74.92 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
2
20%
Hold / Neutral
4
40%
Sell / Underperform
4
40%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
2 Bullish8 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$48
Average Target
↑ 165.1% Upside
Now
$17
Low
$48
Average
$70
High
Based on 8 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24th 2025 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Underperform | - |
| April 7th 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | $17 |
| March 5th 2025 | Siebert Williams Shank | Downgrade | Hold | $27← $62 |
| January 3rd 2025 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Peer Perform | - |
| August 16th 2024 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Downgrade | Sector Weight | - |
| July 18th 2024 | Wolfe Research | Initiation | Underperform | $50 |
| June 14th 2024 | BofA Securities | Reiterated | Underperform | - |
| January 3rd 2024 | Mizuho | Resumed | Neutral | - |
| December 8th 2023 | BofA Securities | Initiation | Underperform | $48 |
| December 6th 2023 | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Initiation | Overweight | $58 |
| November 27th 2023 | Truist | Initiation | Buy | $70 |
| November 20th 2023 | Citigroup | Initiation | Buy | $60 |
| November 15th 2023 | Wells Fargo | Initiation | Equal Weight | $50 |
Earnings History & Surprises
VTLEBeat Rate
55%
Last 20 quarters
Avg Surprise
-3.9%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
11/9
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$1.52
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+4.5%
$2.55vs$2.44
Q2 24
+7.3%
$1.91vs$1.78
Q3 24
-22.3%
$1.46vs$1.88
Q4 24
+1.9%
$1.61vs$1.58
Q1 25
+13.3%
$2.30vs$2.03
Q2 25
+12.3%
$2.37vs$2.11
Q3 25
+2.0%
$2.02vs$1.98
Q4 25
-4.4%
$1.52vs$1.59
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q4 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $1.59 | $1.52 | -4.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $1.98 | $2.02 | +2.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $2.11 | $2.37 | +12.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | $2.03 | $2.30 | +13.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $1.58 | $1.61 | +1.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | $1.88 | $1.46 | -22.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $1.78 | $1.91 | +7.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 | $2.44 | $2.55 | +4.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $5.20 | $5.16 | -0.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | $4.07 | $4.35 | +6.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 9, 2023 | $4.69 | $4.50 | -4.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | $4.29 | $3.49 | -18.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | $6.22 | $5.30 | -14.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 | $7.45 | $7.50 | +0.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 4, 2022 | $6.11 | $5.26 | -13.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | $3.34 | $3.39 | +1.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 | $2.46 | $1.84 | -25.2% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 | $2.46 | $1.71 | -30.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2021 | May 5, 2021 | $1.64 | $1.71 | +4.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2021 | Feb 22, 2021 | $3.19 | $3.23 | +1.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Vital Energy Stockholders Approve Merger With Crescent Energy
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 12, 2025, 09:21 PM•Also:
Sezzle shares are trading higher after the announcement that the company will replace Vital Energy in the S&P SmallCap 600.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 9, 2025, 02:00 PM•Also:
Sezzle Will Replace Vital Energy In The S&P SmallCap 600 Effective Prior To The Opening Of Trading On Monday, December 15
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 8, 2025, 10:27 PM•Also:
Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Vital Energy, Lowers Price Target to $25
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 18, 2025, 05:41 PM
Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Vital Energy, Raises Price Target to $21
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 12:50 PM
Vital Energy Q3 Adj. EPS $1.52 Beats $1.41 Estimate, Sales $420.826M Miss $454.748M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 09:31 PM
Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Vital Energy, Raises Price Target to $30
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 21, 2025, 04:36 PM
Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Vital Energy, Lowers Price Target to $16
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 17, 2025, 12:54 PM
Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Vital Energy, Lowers Price Target to $19
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 15, 2025, 04:25 PM
Texas Capital Securities Downgrades Vital Energy to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $18
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Aug 29, 2025, 10:17 AM•Also:
Crescent Energy Will Be Required To Pay Vital Energy Termination Fee Of Up To $76.9M, If Deal Terminated Under Some Circumstances
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Aug 25, 2025, 08:49 PM•Also:
Vital Energy shares are trading higher after Crescent Energy agreed to acquire the company in a $3.1 billion all-stock transaction.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 25, 2025, 11:50 AM•Also:
Crescent Energy shares are trading lower after the company agreed to acquire Vital Energy in a $3.1 billion all-stock transaction.
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 25, 2025, 11:49 AM•Also:
Crescent Energy to buy Vital Energy in all-stock deal valued at $3.1B
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Aug 25, 2025, 11:47 AM•Also:
Crescent Energy To Acquire Vital Energy In $3.1B All-Stock Transaction; Vital Shareholders To Receive 1.9062 Crescent Class A Shares For Each Vital Share
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 25, 2025, 11:31 AM•Also:
Key deals this week: Vital Energy, Dayforce, Nexstar Media, Workday, Salesforce and more
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Aug 23, 2025, 07:15 PM•Also: , ,
Crescent Energy nears deal for Permian Basin producer Vital Energy - Reuters
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Aug 22, 2025, 10:35 PM•Also:
'Crescent Energy nears deal for US shale peer Vital Energy, sources say'- Reuters Exclusive
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 22, 2025, 09:34 PM•Also:
SM Energy, Vital Energy cut to Sell equivalent at Raymond James on downbeat oil outlook
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Jun 24, 2025, 07:57 PM•Also: , ,
Frequently Asked Questions about VTLE
What is VTLE's current stock price?
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) is currently trading at $17.92 per share. The stock has moved -0.99% today.
What is the analyst price target for VTLE?
The average analyst price target for VTLE is $26.50, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Vital Energy, Inc. in?
Vital Energy, Inc. operates in the Energy sector, specifically within the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is VTLE's market cap?
Vital Energy, Inc. has a market capitalization of $0.69 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does VTLE pay dividends?
No, Vital Energy, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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