Vital Energy (VTLE) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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VTLE Stock Forecast


Vital Energy stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $48.00 (represents a 42.69% upside from VTLE’s last price of $33.64) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 4 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

VTLE Price Target


The average price target for Vital Energy (VTLE) is $48.00 based on 1-year price targets from 4 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $48.00 to $48.00. This represents a potential 42.69% upside from VTLE's last price of $33.64.

VTLE Analyst Ratings


Hold

According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Vital Energy's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for VTLE stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 1 'Buy' (25.00%), 3 'Hold' (75.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Vital Energy Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 30, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$48.00$27.0077.78%42.69%
Aug 09, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$66.00$37.7474.88%96.20%
Jul 30, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$69.00$42.7261.52%105.11%
Jul 22, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$68.00$45.2750.21%102.14%
May 14, 2024Hanwen ChangWells Fargo$54.00$48.3711.64%60.52%
Apr 23, 2024Derrick WhitfieldStifel Nicolaus$75.00$54.5737.44%122.95%
Apr 22, 2024Tim RezvanKeyBanc$63.00$54.5715.45%87.28%
Apr 19, 2024Mark LearPiper Sandler$52.00$53.26-2.37%54.58%
Apr 18, 2024Hanwen ChangWells Fargo$57.00$53.666.22%69.44%
Apr 15, 2024Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$55.00$56.48-2.62%63.50%
Mar 19, 2024Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$54.00$51.644.57%60.52%

The latest Vital Energy stock forecast, released on Sep 30, 2024 by Neal Dingmann from Truist Financial, set a price target of $48.00, which represents a 77.78% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($27.00), and a 42.69% increase from VTLE last price ($33.64).

Vital Energy Price Target by Period


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--11
Avg Price Target--$60.09
Last Closing Price$33.64$33.64$33.64
Upside/Downside-100.00%-100.00%78.63%

In the current month, the average price target of Vital Energy stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Vital Energy's last price of $33.64. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 02, 2025Wolfe ResearchUnderperformPeer PerformUpgrade
Aug 15, 2024KeyBancOverweightSector WeightDowngrade
Jul 17, 2024Wolfe ResearchUnderperformInitialise
May 17, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweightHold
May 14, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Apr 22, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweightHold
Apr 19, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralHold
Apr 18, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Sep 19, 2023Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformHold

Vital Energy's last stock rating was published by Wolfe Research on Jan 02, 2025. The company Upgrade its VTLE rating from "Underperform" to "Peer Perform".

Vital Energy Financial Forecast


Vital Energy Revenue Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
Revenue-------------------$332.51M$364.13M$464.11M$560.16M$532.39M$470.22M$379.25M$294.37M$250.23M$188.06M$173.55M
Avg Forecast$943.68M$892.82M$844.70M$799.18M$526.21M$523.13M$521.90M$526.86M$530.34M$525.33M$522.85M$531.97M$551.60M$461.58M$468.76M$464.62M$440.85M$411.04M$345.19M$325.44M$305.92M$384.24M$463.49M$384.73M$400.09M$323.37M$262.19M$148.33M$172.93M$178.43M
High Forecast$981.23M$928.35M$878.31M$830.98M$547.14M$543.95M$542.67M$547.82M$551.44M$546.23M$543.65M$553.20M$565.09M$468.98M$468.76M$464.62M$459.24M$439.11M$358.93M$338.39M$317.84M$384.24M$463.49M$384.73M$400.09M$323.37M$262.19M$148.33M$172.93M$178.43M
Low Forecast$874.70M$827.56M$782.96M$740.76M$487.74M$484.89M$483.75M$488.34M$491.57M$486.93M$484.63M$488.88M$533.90M$454.18M$468.76M$464.62M$427.40M$352.26M$319.96M$301.65M$293.54M$384.24M$463.49M$384.73M$400.09M$323.37M$262.19M$148.33M$172.93M$178.43M
# Analysts444444443335543478544343545454
Surprise %-------------------1.02%1.19%1.21%1.21%1.38%1.18%1.17%1.12%1.69%1.09%0.97%

Vital Energy's average Quarter revenue forecast for Jun 23 based on 5 analysts is $345.19M, with a low forecast of $319.96M, and a high forecast of $358.93M. VTLE's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 3.82% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $332.51M (Mar 23).

Vital Energy EBITDA Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts444444443335543478544343545454
EBITDA-------------------$210.15M$256.35M$350.27M$452.98M$349.41M$318.61M$233.63M$164.66M$145.29M$75.06M$75.35M
Avg Forecast$150.49M$142.38M$134.71M$127.45M$83.91M$83.43M$83.23M$84.02M$84.57M$83.78M$83.38M$84.83M$87.96M$73.61M$74.75M$74.09M$70.30M$65.55M$55.05M$51.90M$48.79M$230.08M$277.53M$230.37M$239.57M$193.63M$157.00M$88.82M$103.55M$106.84M
High Forecast$156.48M$148.05M$140.07M$132.52M$87.25M$86.74M$86.54M$87.36M$87.94M$87.11M$86.70M$88.22M$90.12M$74.79M$74.75M$74.09M$73.24M$70.03M$57.24M$53.96M$50.69M$230.08M$277.53M$230.37M$239.57M$193.63M$157.00M$88.82M$103.55M$106.84M
Low Forecast$139.49M$131.97M$124.86M$118.13M$77.78M$77.33M$77.14M$77.88M$78.39M$77.65M$77.28M$77.96M$85.14M$72.43M$74.75M$74.09M$68.16M$56.17M$51.02M$48.11M$46.81M$230.08M$277.53M$230.37M$239.57M$193.63M$157.00M$88.82M$103.55M$106.84M
Surprise %-------------------4.05%5.25%1.52%1.63%1.52%1.33%1.21%1.05%1.64%0.72%0.71%

5 analysts predict VTLE's average Quarter EBITDA for Jun 23 to be $55.05M, with a high of $57.24M and a low of $51.02M. This is -73.81% lower than Vital Energy's previous annual EBITDA (Mar 23) of $210.15M.

Vital Energy Net Income Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts444444443335543478544343545454
Net Income-------------------$113.94M$118.22M$337.52M$262.55M$-86.78M$216.28M$136.83M$-132.66M$-75.44M$-165.93M$-237.43M
Avg Forecast$108.98M$100.71M$89.82M$100.34M$86.73M$82.83M$74.27M$75.15M$77.75M$73.72M$71.49M$79.21M$83.27M$58.71M$67.78M$71.90M$94.27M$206.65M$150.81M$173.69M$144.76M$233.64M$274.33M$233.61M$123.84M$94.60M$100.29M$66.06M$119.80M$114.55M
High Forecast$114.62M$105.92M$94.46M$105.53M$91.21M$87.12M$78.11M$79.04M$81.77M$77.54M$75.18M$93.12M$99.45M$59.18M$67.79M$71.91M$121.70M$259.89M$158.61M$182.68M$152.09M$233.64M$274.33M$233.61M$123.84M$94.60M$100.29M$66.06M$119.80M$114.55M
Low Forecast$98.63M$91.14M$81.28M$90.80M$78.49M$74.96M$67.21M$68.01M$70.36M$66.72M$64.69M$45.21M$55.25M$58.24M$67.78M$71.90M$63.75M$181.41M$136.48M$157.19M$137.14M$233.64M$274.33M$233.61M$123.84M$94.60M$100.29M$66.06M$119.80M$114.55M
Surprise %-------------------0.66%0.82%1.44%0.96%-0.37%1.75%1.45%-1.32%-1.14%-1.39%-2.07%

Vital Energy's average Quarter net income forecast for Jun 23 is $150.81M, with a range of $136.48M to $158.61M. VTLE's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 32.36% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $113.94M (Mar 23).

Vital Energy SG&A Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts444444443335543478544343545454
SG&A-------------------$36.84M$17.28M$11.86M$17.00M$21.94M$13.62M$15.01M$21.10M$13.07M$15.84M$11.47M
Avg Forecast$59.43M$56.23M$53.20M$50.33M$33.14M$32.95M$32.87M$33.18M$33.40M$33.08M$32.93M$33.50M$34.74M$29.07M$29.52M$29.26M$27.76M$25.89M$21.74M$20.50M$17.20M$21.63M$26.09M$21.65M$22.52M$18.20M$14.76M$8.35M$9.73M$10.04M
High Forecast$61.80M$58.47M$55.31M$52.33M$34.46M$34.26M$34.18M$34.50M$34.73M$34.40M$34.24M$34.84M$35.59M$29.54M$29.52M$29.26M$28.92M$27.65M$22.60M$21.31M$17.87M$21.63M$26.09M$21.65M$22.52M$18.20M$14.76M$8.35M$9.73M$10.04M
Low Forecast$55.09M$52.12M$49.31M$46.65M$30.72M$30.54M$30.47M$30.75M$30.96M$30.67M$30.52M$30.79M$33.62M$28.60M$29.52M$29.26M$26.92M$22.18M$20.15M$19.00M$16.50M$21.63M$26.09M$21.65M$22.52M$18.20M$14.76M$8.35M$9.73M$10.04M
Surprise %-------------------1.80%1.00%0.55%0.65%1.01%0.60%0.82%1.43%1.57%1.63%1.14%

Vital Energy's average Quarter SG&A projection for Jun 23 is $21.74M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $20.15M to $22.60M. The forecast indicates a -41.00% fall compared to VTLE last annual SG&A of $36.84M (Mar 23).

Vital Energy EPS Forecast

Dec 27Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20
# Analysts444444443335543478544343545454
EPS-------------------$6.93$7.19$20.27$15.60$-5.18$13.07$8.68$-10.47$-6.33$-14.18$-20.32
Avg Forecast$2.90$2.68$2.39$2.67$2.31$2.20$1.98$2.00$2.07$1.96$1.90$2.11$2.22$1.56$1.80$1.91$2.51$5.50$4.01$4.62$3.85$6.21$7.30$6.21$3.29$2.52$2.67$1.76$3.19$3.05
High Forecast$3.05$2.82$2.51$2.81$2.43$2.32$2.08$2.10$2.18$2.06$2.00$2.48$2.65$1.57$1.80$1.91$3.24$6.92$4.22$4.86$4.05$6.21$7.30$6.21$3.29$2.52$2.67$1.76$3.19$3.05
Low Forecast$2.62$2.43$2.16$2.42$2.09$1.99$1.79$1.81$1.87$1.78$1.72$1.20$1.47$1.55$1.80$1.91$1.70$4.83$3.63$4.18$3.65$6.21$7.30$6.21$3.29$2.52$2.67$1.76$3.19$3.05
Surprise %-------------------1.50%1.87%3.26%2.14%-0.83%3.97%3.45%-3.93%-3.60%-4.45%-6.67%

According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Vital Energy's projected average Quarter EPS for Jun 23 is $4.01, with a low estimate of $3.63 and a high estimate of $4.22. This represents a -42.09% decrease compared to VTLE previous annual EPS of $6.93 (Mar 23).

Vital Energy Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
VTLEVital Energy$33.64$48.0042.69%Hold
SMSM Energy$40.05$54.0034.83%Buy
FANGDiamondback Energy$170.86$223.8231.00%Buy
PRPermian Resources$15.11$19.6029.72%Buy
MTDRMatador Resources$60.26$73.5722.09%Buy
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas$24.80$29.0016.94%Buy
ARAntero Resources$37.35$35.88-3.94%Buy
CRKComstock Resources$19.13$8.67-54.68%Hold

VTLE Forecast FAQ


Is Vital Energy a good buy?

No, according to 4 Wall Street analysts, Vital Energy (VTLE) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 1 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 25.00% of VTLE's total ratings.

What is VTLE's price target?

Vital Energy (VTLE) average price target is $48 with a range of $48 to $48, implying a 42.69% from its last price of $33.64. The data is based on 4 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Vital Energy stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for VTLE stock, the company can go up by 42.69% (from the last price of $33.64 to the average price target of $48), up by 42.69% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 42.69% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Vital Energy stock reach $50?

VTLE's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $48 does not support the claim that Vital Energy can reach $50 in the near future.

What are Vital Energy's analysts' financial forecasts?

Vital Energy's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $2.1B (high $2.18B, low $1.94B), average EBITDA is $334.59M (high $347.9M, low $310.13M), average net income is $318.98M (high $335.48M, low $288.67M), average SG&A $132.13M (high $137.39M, low $122.47M), and average EPS is $8.49 (high $8.93, low $7.68). VTLE's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $3.48B (high $3.62B, low $3.23B), average EBITDA is $555.02M (high $577.11M, low $514.45M), average net income is $399.85M (high $420.53M, low $361.85M), average SG&A $219.19M (high $227.91M, low $203.16M), and average EPS is $10.64 (high $11.19, low $9.63).

Did the VTLE's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Vital Energy's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $1.92B, beating the average analysts forecast of $1.54B by 24.86%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.41B, beating the average prediction of $786.77M by 78.97%. The company's net income was $631.51M, missing the average estimation of $886.33M by -28.75%. Apple's SG&A was $68.08M, missing the average forecast of $86.57M by -21.35%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $37.88, beating the average prediction of $23.57 by 60.70%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Mar 2023), Vital Energy's revenue was $332.51M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $325.44M by 2.17%. The company's EBITDA was $210.15M, beating the average prediction of $51.9M by 304.93%. Vital Energy's net income was $113.94M, missing the average estimation of $173.69M by -34.40%. The company's SG&A was $36.84M, beating the average forecast of $20.5M by 79.77%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $6.93, beating the average prediction of $4.62 by 49.94%