The stock of Vital Energy Inc (VTLE) has gone down by -7.14% for the week, with a -33.18% drop in the past month and a -57.85% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 5.09%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are 10.14% for VTLE. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -5.72% for VTLE’s stock, with a -52.12% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Vital Energy Inc (NYSE: VTLE) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for VTLE is at 1.53. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 3 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 8 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for VTLE is 28.99M, and currently, shorts hold a 18.93% of that float. The average trading volume for VTLE on May 01, 2025 was 1.33M shares.
VTLE) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Vital Energy Inc (NYSE: VTLE) has dropped by -9.16 compared to previous close of 15.61. Despite this, the company has seen a fall of -7.14% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-04-22 that 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.
Analysts’ Opinion of VTLE
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for VTLE stocks, with Citigroup repeating the rating for VTLE by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for VTLE in the upcoming period, according to Citigroup is $17 based on the research report published on April 07, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Siebert Williams Shank, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see VTLE reach a price target of $27, previously predicting the price at $62. The rating they have provided for VTLE stocks is “Hold” according to the report published on March 05th, 2025.
VTLE Trading at -29.86% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VTLE to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -74.46% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 10.14%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 5.09%, as shares sank -29.45% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -59.33% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VTLE fell by -7.14%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -68.23% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $15.04. In addition, Vital Energy Inc saw -54.14% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at VTLE starting from Campbell Richard D, who purchase 5,000 shares at the price of $17.75 back on Apr 03 ’25. After this action, Campbell Richard D now owns 43,072 shares of Vital Energy Inc, valued at $88,750 using the latest closing price.
Denny Mark David, the EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary of Vital Energy Inc, sale 5,974 shares at $20.73 during a trade that took place back on Mar 11 ’25, which means that Denny Mark David is holding 42,494 shares at $123,841 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for VTLE
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.01 for the present operating margin
- 0.63 for the gross margin
The net margin for Vital Energy Inc stands at -0.09. The total capital return value is set at -0.0. Equity return is now at value -6.33, with -3.12 for asset returns.
Based on Vital Energy Inc (VTLE), the company’s capital structure generated 0.49 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.41. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.95. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -0.13.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 702.71 million with net debt to EBITDA at 3.41. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.57. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.51for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.33. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.78.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Vital Energy Inc (VTLE) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
