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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 ...