At the time of writing, Vital Energy Inc [VTLE] stock is trading at $33.28, up 5.62%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The VTLE shares have gain 8.51% over the last week, with a monthly amount drifted -3.11%, and not seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Vital Energy Inc [NYSE: VTLE] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 03, 2025, when Wolfe Research upgraded its rating to a Peer Perform. Previously, KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded its rating to Sector Weight on August 16, 2024. On July 18, 2024, Wolfe Research initiated with a Underperform rating and assigned a price target of $50 on the stock. BofA Securities reiterated its Underperform rating. BofA Securities started tracking with a Underperform rating for this stock on December 08, 2023, and assigned it a price target of $48. In a note dated December 06, 2023, KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated an Overweight rating and provided a target price of $58 on this stock.
For the past year, the stock price of Vital Energy Inc fluctuated between $25.85 and $58.30. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $48 within the next 12 months. Vital Energy Inc [NYSE: VTLE] shares were valued at $33.28 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 44.23% based on the average VTLE price forecast.
Analyzing the VTLE fundamentals
According to Vital Energy Inc [NYSE:VTLE], the company’s sales were 1.86B for trailing twelve months, which represents an 5.45% jump. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.49% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.26%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.3%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.25%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.07, Equity is 0.16 and Total Capital is 0.09. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.84.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 32.34 points at the first support level, and at 31.40 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 33.85, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 34.42.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Vital Energy Inc [NYSE:VTLE] has a current ratio of 0.67. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.67, and the Cash Ratio is 0.04. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.68, the price to book ratio is 0.42 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 2.33.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Denny Mark David, EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary, that happened on Oct 08 ’24 when 5145.0 shares were sold. SVP & Chief Operating Officer, Hill Kathryn Anne completed a deal on Oct 08 ’24 to sell 2023.0 shares. Meanwhile, EVP & CFO Lemmerman Bryan sold 10000.0 shares on Oct 10 ’24.
