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Vital Energy, Inc.(VTLE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
VTLE•NYSE
$17.92
Price updated Jun 20, 2026
AboutVital 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.Show more
- Revenue$1.95B+26.2%
- EBITDA$719M-29.9%
- Net Income-$174M-125.0%
- EPS (Diluted)-4.74-114.2%
- Gross Margin31.41%-57.2%
- EBITDA Margin36.85%-44.4%
- Operating Margin-1.16%-103.2%
- Net Margin-8.89%-119.8%
- ROE-6.33%-117.7%
VTLE Price & Volume
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operational Volatility Masks Structural Solvency Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q3
VerdictNegative: The company's precarious liquidity position
Growth:Decelerating
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High leverage and liquidity
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Vital Energy faces a challenging outlook as its aggressive Permian Basin consolidation strategy struggles to offset declining production and significant margin compression.
- The company's reliance on debt-funded growth has resulted in a precarious balance sheet, evidenced by a 1.33 debt-to-equity ratio and a critically thin cash position of $14.7 million as of 2025Q3.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm navigates extreme earnings volatility and the potential for further asset impairments that may continue to erode shareholder equity.
Verdict Logic
evidenced by a cash balance of only $14.7 million against $2.3 billion in total debt, suggests significant ongoing financial risk.
VTLE Growth Metrics
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years9.42%
5 Years18.45%
3 Years11.88%
TTM1.85%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-381.26%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-344.19%
Return on Capital
10 Years-3.2%
5 Years11.35%
3 Years21.58%
Last Year-0.46%
VTLE Recent Earnings
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q4 2025Latest
Nov 3, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.52-4.4%
$1.59
Rev
$421M-8.0%
$458M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.02+2.0%
$1.98
Rev
$430M-7.1%
$462M
Q2 2025
May 12, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.37+12.3%
$2.11
Rev
$512M+1.6%
$504M
Q1 2025
Feb 19, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.30+13.3%
$2.03
Rev
$534M-3.0%
$551M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025Latest | Nov 3, 2025 | $1.52vs $1.59-4.4% | $421Mvs $458M-8.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $2.02vs $1.98+2.0% | $430Mvs $462M-7.1% |
| Q2 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $2.37vs $2.11+12.3% | $512Mvs $504M+1.6% |
| Q1 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | $2.30vs $2.03+13.3% | $534Mvs $551M-3.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17.92 | $693.32M | -3.78 | 26.15% | -8.89% | -6.33% | — | |
| $52.14 | $6.48B | 8.56 | 5.1% | 14.38% | 8.23% | — | |
| $27.38 | $2.34B | 3.24 | 49.76% | 13.56% | 9.55% | — | |
| $27.92 | $3.21B | 4.95 | 18.07% | 3.45% | 2.49% | — | |
| $1.78 | $29.72M | -0.79 | -14.92% | -32.13% | -38.74% | — | |
| $180.56 | $50.79B | 31.51 | 36.31% | 2.65% | 0.93% | — |
Compare VTLE vs Peers
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
VTLE SEC Filings & Documents
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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VTLE Frequently Asked Questions
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Vital Energy, Inc.'s revenue?
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) reported $1.90B in revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 1858% increase from $96.9M in 2009.
How fast is Vital Energy, Inc. growing?
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) grew revenue by 26.2% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Is VTLE profitable?
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) reported a net loss of $1.31B for fiscal year 2024.
Dividend & Returns
What is VTLE's return on equity?
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) has a return on equity (ROE) of -6.3%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Vital Energy, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) generated $656.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2024. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.