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Vital Energy, Inc. is now projected to generate $267 million in 2025 free cash flow. This is helped by its hedges, with around 94% of its 2H 2025 oil production hedged. Vital has significantly fewer 2026 hedges, so it is relying on service cost decreases to lower its corporate breakeven point.

Recent acquisitions are delivering visible benefits. Vital Energy's corporate breakeven is already below industry averages, with management possibly targeting $50 per barrel or less by next year. The company's strategy of acquiring high-cost acreage and operating it more efficiently is proving effective.

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ron Hagood - VP, IR Jason Pigott - President, CEO & Director Katie Hill - SVP & COO Bryan Lemmerman - EVP & CFO Benjamin Klein - VP, Midstream & Marketing Conference Call Participants Derrick Whitfield - Texas Capital Zach Parham - JPMorgan Noah Hungness - Bank of America Merrill Lynch ...

Company Reaffirms Full-Year Capital Investment and Production Outlook Company Reaffirms Full-Year Capital Investment and Production Outlook

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.

TULSA, OK, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) ("Vital Energy" or the "Company") will report its first-quarter 2025 financial and operating results after market close on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Vital is projected to generate $301 million in free cash flow at $67 WTI oil. The company is helped by having 74% of its oil production hedged at an average of $74.75. Vital's 2025 oil production expectations were reduced by 2,000 barrels per day due to some drilling delays and underperforming wells.

Vital Energy showed significant adjusted free cash flow improvement in fiscal year 2024. Despite initial high operating costs from acquired properties, management's rework efforts are expected to yield better profitability and larger cash flow in fiscal year 2025. The debt ratio remains within an acceptable range. Therefore, the debt ratio is finally less of a concern than in the past. Further ...