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Vital Energy, Inc. VTLE
Energy - Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - NYSE - US
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$ 17.46
-1.79 %
$ 677 M
Market Cap
-4.98
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one VTLE stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 17.5 USD, Vital Energy, Inc. is HIDDEN

VTLE Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one VTLE stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 17.5 USD, Vital Energy, Inc. is HIDDEN

VTLE Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
SHOW

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one VTLE stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 17.5 USD, Vital Energy, Inc. is HIDDEN

VTLE Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart VTLE

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1M 6%
6M -80%
1Y -140%
3Y -367%
5Y 3%
All
$40.0$40.0$35.0$35.0$30.0$30.0$25.0$25.0$20.0$20.0$15.0$15.0$10.0$10.015 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '2515 May15 MayJun '25Jun '25
FINANCIALS
1.95 B REVENUE
26.15%
Growth Rates
1Year 26.15%
3Years 11.88%
5Years 18.45%
7Years 13.15%
10Years 9.42%
-22.6 M OPERATING INCOME
-4.03%
Growth Rates
1Year -4.03%
3Years -1.04%
5Years 43.98%
7Years -1.24%
10Years -0.95%
-174 M NET INCOME
-24.96%
Growth Rates
1Year -24.96%
3Years -29.99%
5Years 12.71%
7Years -4.00%
10Years -5.16%
1 B OPERATING CASH FLOW
23.05%
Growth Rates
1Year 23.05%
3Years 26.29%
5Years 16.06%
7Years 14.62%
10Years 7.22%
-1.74 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
-17.71%
Growth Rates
1Year -17.71%
3Years -29.68%
5Years -21.30%
7Years -31.75%
10Years -2.13%
763 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
20.64%
Growth Rates
1Year 20.64%
3Years 35.30%
5Years 33.16%
7Years 18.45%
10Years 0.31%
512 M REVENUE
-4.15%
Growth Rates
1Year 26.15%
3Years 11.88%
5Years 18.45%
7Years 13.15%
10Years 9.42%
-14 M OPERATING INCOME
96.16%
Growth Rates
1Year -4.03%
3Years -1.04%
5Years 43.98%
7Years -1.24%
10Years -0.95%
-18.8 M NET INCOME
94.76%
Growth Rates
1Year -24.96%
3Years -29.99%
5Years 12.71%
7Years -4.00%
10Years -5.16%
351 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
36.48%
Growth Rates
1Year 23.05%
3Years 26.29%
5Years 16.06%
7Years 14.62%
10Years 7.22%
-212 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
17.60%
Growth Rates
1Year -17.71%
3Years -29.68%
5Years -21.30%
7Years -31.75%
10Years -2.13%
-150 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-824.75%
Growth Rates
1Year 20.64%
3Years 35.30%
5Years 33.16%
7Years 18.45%
10Years 0.31%
Balance Sheet Vital Energy, Inc.
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Current Assets 467 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 40.2 M
Receivables 300 M
Other Current Assets 127 M
Non-Current Assets 5.41 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 5.1 B
Other Non-Current Assets 310 M
5.10 %86.79 %5.28 %Total Assets$5.9b
Current Liabilities 601 M
Accounts Payable 185 M
Short-Term Debt 73.1 M
Other Current Liabilities 343 M
Non-Current Liabilities 2.58 B
Long-Term Debt 2.48 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 96.3 M
5.82 %10.79 %78.06 %3.03 %Total Liabilities$3.2b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Vital Energy, Inc.
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Revenue 1.95 B
Cost Of Revenue 1.34 B
Gross Profit 613 M
Operating Expenses 636 M
Operating Income -22.6 M
Other Expenses 151 M
Net Income -174 M
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RATIOS
31.41% GROSS MARGIN
31.41%
Averages
1Year 31.41%
3Years 55.77%
5Years 48.65%
7Years 46.04%
10Years 39.45%
-1.16% OPERATING MARGIN
-1.16%
Averages
1Year -1.16%
3Years 30.07%
5Years 2.82%
7Years -0.46%
10Years -39.50%
-8.89% NET MARGIN
-8.89%
Averages
1Year -8.89%
3Years 22.97%
5Years -9.96%
7Years -8.76%
10Years -40.25%
-6.43% ROE
-6.43%
Averages
1Year -6.43%
3Years 25.13%
5Years 836.07%
7Years 595.33%
10Years 241.34%
-2.95% ROA
-2.95%
Averages
1Year -2.95%
3Years 11.24%
5Years -4.24%
7Years -3.27%
10Years -13.23%
-0.33% ROIC
-0.33%
Averages
1Year -0.33%
3Years 20.33%
5Years 5.49%
7Years 3.40%
10Years -11.08%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Vital Energy, Inc.
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Net Income -174 M
Depreciation & Amortization 742 M
Capital Expenditures -1.74 B
Stock-Based Compensation 14.6 M
Change in Working Capital -128 M
Others 606 M
Free Cash Flow -738 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Vital Energy, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for VTLE of $55.6 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $27 to a high of $69 .
VTLE Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
27 USD 54.64%
VTLE Average Price Target Wall Street Target
55.6 USD 218.44%
VTLE Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
69 USD 295.19%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Vital Energy, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
449 K USD 3
6-9 MONTHS
502 K USD 3
9-12 MONTHS
0 USD 0
Bought
188 K USD 2
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
94.6 K USD 1
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
Vital Energy: Hedges Protect Its 2025 Free Cash Flow Vital Energy, Inc. is now projected to generate $267 million in 2025 free cash flow. This is helped by its hedges, with around 94% of its 2H 2025 oil production hedged. Vital has significantly fewer 2026 hedges, so it is relying on service cost decreases to lower its corporate breakeven point. seekingalpha.com - 3 weeks ago
Vital Energy: About Those Acquisition Benefits Recent acquisitions are delivering visible benefits. Vital Energy's corporate breakeven is already below industry averages, with management possibly targeting $50 per barrel or less by next year. The company's strategy of acquiring high-cost acreage and operating it more efficiently is proving effective. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Vista Energy: Growth, EBITDA, And Proven Reserves Will Pave The Way The company has invested significant resources in expanding its operations. In the first four months of 2025, its production increased by 73.13% compared to 2024. My estimation suggests that Vista Energy's EV/EBITDA will decline by 10.62% in 2027 compared to 2024, which is positive. I assume negative scenarios for this forecast. With the acquisition of PEPASA, Vista Energy's proven reserves of oil and gas will increase by approximately 37.31%. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ron Hagood - VP, IR Jason Pigott - President, CEO & Director Katie Hill - SVP & COO Bryan Lemmerman - EVP & CFO Benjamin Klein - VP, Midstream & Marketing Conference Call Participants Derrick Whitfield - Texas Capital Zach Parham - JPMorgan Noah Hungness - Bank of America Merrill Lynch John Abbott - Wolfe Research Jon Mardini - KeyBanc Capital Markets Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Vital Energy Inc.'s First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Fran and I'll be your operator for today. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, Vital Energy (VTLE) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics The headline numbers for Vital Energy (VTLE) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Vital Energy (VTLE) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates Vital Energy (VTLE) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.91 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Vital Energy Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results Company Reaffirms Full-Year Capital Investment and Production Outlook Company Reaffirms Full-Year Capital Investment and Production Outlook globenewswire.com - 1 month ago
Insights Into Vital Energy (VTLE) Q1: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Vital Energy (VTLE), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2025. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Vital Energy (VTLE) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth Vital Energy (VTLE) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Vital Energy: The Acquisitions Have Considerable Benefits Vital Energy's acquisitions in the Delaware and Midland Basins are expected to lower production costs and enhance profitability. Industry respondents indicate that new well investments require WTI prices between $61 and $70. Larger firms have a cost advantage. Rising steel prices and budget uncertainties could impact future industry spending. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
HighPeak Energy initiated with an Underperform at BofA BofA initiated coverage of HighPeak Energy (HPK) with an Underperform rating and $10 price target. The firm cites its cautious view on oil as OPEC looks to add supply back to the market for its rating on the small cap oil E&P with operations on the edge of Howard County, Texas. HighPeak is the second-most sensitive name behind Vital Energy (VTLE) to changes in oil prices, says the analyst, who notes that a $1 change in the firm's long term WTI price assumption moves its valuation by 6%. HighPeak Energy -1.61 (-14.25%) Vital Energy -2.92 (-17.31%) 13 May https://thefly.com - 2 months ago
Vital Energy downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi Citi analyst Paul Diamond downgraded Vital Energy to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $17, down from $36. The trade war and OPEC's actions "present unique aspects to this correction" for the exploration and production companies, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm sees higher costs, and says small cap stocks are likely to take longer to recover given macro uncertainty. As such, it downgraded California Resources and Vital Energy to Neutral. 13 May https://thefly.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Vital Energy, Inc. VTLE

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
MARKET CAP $ 677 M
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 521 East 2nd Street, Tulsa, OK, 74120 https://vitalenergy.com
IPO Date Dec. 15, 2011
Employees 405
Officers Mr. Bryan J. Lemmerman Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. David S. Ferris Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer Mr. Ronald Hagood Vice President of Investor Relations Mr. Stephen L. Faulkner Jr. Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Benjamin C. Klein Vice President of Midstream & Marketing Ms. Katie Hill Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mr. Kyle Coldiron Vice President of Subsurface & Business Development Ms. Amelia Kim Harding Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Mark David Denny J.D. Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Mr. Mikell Jason Pigott President, Chief Executive Officer & Director