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Talos Energy Inc.(TALO)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
TALO•NYSE
$13.47
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutTalos Energy Inc., an independent exploration and production company, focuses on the exploration and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, the company had proved reserves of 161.59 million barrels of oil equivalent, consisting of 107,764 thousand barrels of crude oil, 236,353 million cubic feet of natural gas, and 14,435 thousand barrels of crude oil. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Houston, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$1.78B-9.8%
- EBITDA$1.08B-18.1%
- Net Income-$496M-549.7%
- EPS (Diluted)-2.82-555.8%
- Gross Margin2.89%-85.1%
- EBITDA Margin60.43%-9.2%
- Operating Margin-5.94%-167.8%
- Net Margin-27.88%-620.4%
- ROE-20.15%-548.0%
TALO Price & Volume
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operational Losses Challenge Talos Energy Solvency
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Operational leverage and volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Talos Energy faces a precarious outlook characterized by sustained revenue contraction and structural margin compression, as evidenced by a 7.9% year-over-year revenue decline in 2026Q1.
- The company's reliance on mature offshore assets necessitates significant capital investment, yet its inability to maintain consistent profitability—highlighted by a $256.2 million net loss in the most recent quarter—raises concerns regarding long-term sustainability.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm's equity base continues to erode, falling to $1.9 billion, while management continues to prioritize share repurchases despite the underlying cash-burning operational reality.
Verdict Logic
the company's fundamental instability is underscored by a forward P/E of 30.59 and a persistent inability to generate positive net income, which reached a loss of $256.2 million in 2026Q1.
TALO Growth Metrics
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years19.11%
5 Years25.32%
3 Years2.52%
TTM-15.43%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-2936.93%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-3010.45%
Return on Capital
10 Years6.21%
5 Years11.23%
3 Years2.6%
Last Year-2.04%
TALO Recent Earnings
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.07+22.2%
$0.09
Rev
$472M+5.8%
$446M
Q1 2026
Feb 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.44-36.6%
$0.32
Rev
$392M-9.3%
$432M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19+45.7%
$0.35
Rev
$450M+2.5%
$439M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.27+0.0%
$0.27
Rev
$425M+0.7%
$422M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.07vs $0.09+22.2% | $472Mvs $446M+5.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | $0.44vs $0.32-36.6% | $392Mvs $432M-9.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.19vs $0.35+45.7% | $450Mvs $439M+2.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $0.27vs $0.27+0.0% | $425Mvs $422M+0.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest TALO News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Talos Energy Inc. (TALO)
PRNewsWire·6 days ago
Talos Energy Announces Pricing of Offering of $800 Million of Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2034HOUSTON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos") (NYSE: TALO) today announced that Talos Production Inc. (the "Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Talos, has priced an offering (the "Offering") of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of new 8.000% Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2034 (the "New Notes"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to (i) fund a portion of the cash consideration for the Company's recently announced pending Gulf of America acquisition (the "Acquisition"), (ii) fund the redemption (the "Redemption") of all of the outstanding 9.000% Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 issued by the Company (the "2029 Notes"), and (iii) pay related fees and expenses.
Zacks Investment Research·6 days ago
Shell & Talos Energy Ink Deal to Reshape Gulf of America PortfolioSHEL is reshaping its Gulf of America portfolio by selling mature offshore assets to TALO while retaining future upside and focusing on high-value growth.
PRNewsWire·Jul 1, 2026
Talos Energy Announces Proposed Offering of $800 Million of Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2034HOUSTON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos") (NYSE: TALO) today announced that Talos Production Inc. (the "Company"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Talos, has commenced an offering (the "Offering") of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2034 (the "New Notes"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering to (i) fund a portion of the cash consideration for the Company's recently announced pending Gulf of America acquisition (the "Acquisition"), (ii) fund the redemption (the "Redemption") of all of the outstanding 9.000% Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 issued by the Company (the "2029 Notes"), and (iii) pay related fees and expenses.
Benzinga·Jul 1, 2026
This Talos Energy Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For WednesdayTop Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our analyst ratings page.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Talos Energy Inc. (TALO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.47 | $2.25B | -4.78 | -9.8% | -27.88% | -20.15% | — | |
| $27.38 | $2.34B | 3.24 | 49.76% | 13.56% | 9.55% | — | |
| $9.41 | $3.11B | 17.43 | 22.14% | -7.47% | -6.05% | — | |
| $1.78 | $29.72M | -0.79 | -14.92% | -32.13% | -38.74% | — | |
| $3.31 | $492.45M | -3.28 | -4.53% | -27.23% | — | — | |
| $4.75 | $192.85M | 3.89 | 36.55% | -19.55% | -3.39% | — |
Compare TALO vs Peers
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
TALO SEC Filings & Documents
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 6, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 25, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Jan 22, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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TALO Frequently Asked Questions
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Talos Energy Inc.'s revenue?
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) reported $1.74B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 462% increase from $309.7M in 2015.
How fast is Talos Energy Inc. growing?
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) saw revenue decline by 9.8% over the past year.
Is TALO profitable?
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) reported a net loss of $742.7M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is TALO's return on equity?
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) has a return on equity (ROE) of -20.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Talos Energy Inc.'s free cash flow?
Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) generated $488.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.