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

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VTLE Stock Forecast

Vital Energy (VTLE) stock forecast, based on 36 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $30.00, with a high of $30.00 and a low of $30.00. This represents a 91.08% increase from the last price of $15.70.

$15 $23 $31 $39 $47 $55 High: $30 Avg: $30 Low: $30 Last Closed Price: $15.7

VTLE Stock Rating

Vital Energy stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (27.78%), 22 Hold (61.11%), 4 Sell (11.11%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 36 0 4 22 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

VTLE Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockVital Energy91.08%
SectorEnergy Stocks 20.92%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks30.41%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts113
Avg Price Target$30.00$30.00$24.67
Last Closing Price$15.70$15.70$15.70
Upside/Downside91.08%91.08%57.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25-18-110
Sep, 25-18-110
Aug, 25-18-312
Jul, 25-18-312
Jun, 25118-212
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2025Mark LearPiper Sandler$30.00$15.2696.59%91.08%
Jul 17, 2025Mark LearPiper Sandler$17.00$16.900.59%8.28%
Mar 05, 2025Williams Trading$27.00$21.8323.68%71.97%
Sep 30, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$48.00$27.0077.78%205.73%
Aug 09, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$66.00$37.7474.88%320.38%
Jul 30, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$69.00$42.7261.52%339.49%
Jul 22, 2024Neal DingmannTruist Financial$68.00$45.2750.21%333.12%
May 14, 2024Hanwen ChangWells Fargo$54.00$48.3711.64%243.95%
Apr 23, 2024Derrick WhitfieldStifel Nicolaus$75.00$54.5737.44%377.71%
Apr 22, 2024Tim RezvanKeyBanc$63.00$54.5715.45%301.27%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 21, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 17, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 15, 2025Wells FargoMixedMixedhold
May 13, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 07, 2025CitigroupReduceNeutraldowngrade
Mar 06, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Mar 05, 2025CitigroupReducedowngrade
Jan 02, 2025Wolfe ResearchUnderperformPeer Performupgrade
Aug 15, 2024KeyBancOverweightSector Weightdowngrade
Jul 17, 2024Wolfe ResearchUnderperforminitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-100 $-70 $-40 $-10 $20 $50 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-74.92$10.18$37.88$34.30$-4.72----
Avg Forecast$12.00$8.75$21.97$16.07$7.23$8.07$7.26$8.11$6.74
High Forecast$12.67$9.23$22.78$17.28$7.47$10.21$9.56$8.58$7.13
Low Forecast$11.67$8.50$21.32$14.47$7.03$5.26$4.88$7.58$6.30
Surprise %-724.33%16.34%72.42%113.44%-165.28%----

Revenue Forecast

$500M $900M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$677.19M$1.39B$1.92B$1.55B$1.95B----
Avg Forecast$713.58M$1.20B$1.85B$1.53B$1.98B$2.11B$2.04B$2.02B$1.97B
High Forecast$743.80M$1.25B$1.91B$1.56B$1.99B$2.20B$2.06B$2.11B$2.06B
Low Forecast$698.18M$1.18B$1.81B$1.51B$1.96B$2.04B$2.02B$1.92B$1.87B
Surprise %-5.10%16.04%3.69%0.84%-1.33%----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-600M $-200M $200M $600M $1B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-874.17M$145.01M$631.51M$695.08M$-173.52M----
Avg Forecast$249.49M$181.77M$456.63M$329.95M$150.70M$160.78M$150.04M$168.48M$139.97M
High Forecast$263.23M$191.78M$473.51M$359.18M$155.29M$212.23M$198.70M$178.26M$148.10M
Low Forecast$242.49M$176.67M$443.01M$300.71M$146.10M$109.34M$101.38M$157.61M$130.94M
Surprise %-450.39%-20.22%38.30%110.66%-215.15%----

VTLE Forecast FAQ

Is Vital Energy stock a buy?

Vital Energy stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 22 Hold, 4 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Vital Energy is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Vital Energy's price target?

Vital Energy's price target, set by 36 Wall Street analysts, averages $30 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $30 at the low end to $30 at the high end, suggesting a potential 91.08% change from the previous closing price of $15.7.

How does Vital Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Vital Energy's stock forecast shows a 91.08% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (20.92%) and outperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (30.41%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Vital Energy over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 10.00% Buy, 80.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 10.00% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 10.00% Buy, 80.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 10.00% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 25.00% Strong Sell.

What is Vital Energy’s EPS forecast?

Vital Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.07, marking a -270.97% decrease from the reported $-4.72 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $7.26 in 2026, $8.11 in 2027, and $6.74 in 2028.

What is Vital Energy’s revenue forecast?

Vital Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.11B, reflecting a 7.96% increase from the reported $1.95B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $2.04B, followed by $2.02B for 2027, and $1.97B for 2028.

What is Vital Energy’s net income forecast?

Vital Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $160.78M, representing a -192.66% decrease from the reported $-174M in 2024. Projections indicate $150.04M in 2026, $168.48M in 2027, and $139.97M in 2028.