Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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VTLE Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $632M | $695M | $-174M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $37.44 | $33.44 | $-4.74 |
| YoY Growth | — | +10.1% | -125.0% |
| Net Margin | 32.9% | 44.9% | -8.9% |
USD · VTLE · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2024A | 2025E | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | $2.2B | $2.6B | $3.1B | $3.4B |
| Net Income | $-174M | $-824M | $-576M | $-419M | $-165M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-4.74 | $-20.39 | $-12.96 | $-8.57 | $-3.06 |
| Free Cash Flow | $-738M | $-291M | $-204M | $-126M | $-49M |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VTLE stock.
Vital Energy, Inc.'s projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $-20.39. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 26/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Vital Energy, Inc.: Bear case $N/A, Base case $N/A, and Bull case $N/A. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Vital Energy, Inc.'s projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is 16.7%, reaching approximately $2.2B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 26/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Currently expanding margins support higher forecast reliability. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Vital Energy, Inc.'s forward operating margin is estimated at -34.3% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "expanding". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is below Wall Street consensus with a 552.8% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 15% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.