At the time of writing, Vital Energy Inc [VTLE] stock is trading at $17.11, up 3.76%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The VTLE shares have gain 14.99% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 22.92%, and 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 April 07, 2025, when Citigroup downgraded its rating to a Neutral but kept the price target unchanged to $17 for it. Previously, Siebert Williams Shank downgraded its rating to Hold on March 05, 2025, and dropped its price target to $27. On January 03, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Peer Perform. KeyBanc Capital Markets downgraded its rating to a Sector Weight. Wolfe Research initiated its recommendation with a Underperform and recommended $50 as its price target on July 18, 2024. BofA Securities reiterated a Underperform rating for this stock on June 14, 2024.
For the past year, the stock price of Vital Energy Inc fluctuated between $12.30 and $47.80. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $27 within the next 12 months. Vital Energy Inc [NYSE: VTLE] shares were valued at $17.11 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 57.8% based on the average VTLE price forecast.
Analyzing the VTLE fundamentals
According to Vital Energy Inc [NYSE:VTLE], the company’s sales were 1.98B for trailing twelve months, which represents an 6.19% jump. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.6% with Operating Profit Margin at -0.09%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at -0.08%, and Net Profit Margin reading is -0.06%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.02, Equity is -0.04 and Total Capital is -0.03. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.03.
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 16.72 points at the first support level, and at 16.34 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 17.55, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 18.00.
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 0.05. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.33, the price to book ratio is 0.25.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved PIGOTT M. JASON, President & CEO, that happened on May 14 ’25 when 5500.0 shares were purchased. 10% Owner, Campbell Richard D completed a deal on Apr 03 ’25 to buy 5000.0 shares. Meanwhile, EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary Denny Mark David sold 5974.0 shares on Mar 11 ’25.
