Vital Energy, Inc. Price & Performance (VTLE)

Vital Energy faces a wave of price target reductions after analysts revised oil price forecasts downward, with Bank of America dropping its target from $27 to $9 and maintaining an underperform rating. The company’s shares remain volatile, with consensus analyst recommendations hovering around "hold" and a wide range of future price estimates.123

Vital Energy’s stock has seen notable insider transactions, including a major shareholder acquiring 5,000 shares at $17.75, while the CFO recently sold 10,000 shares. Trading remains turbulent, with the price fluctuating between $15.46 and $15.97 and the stock up nearly 18% over two weeks, but analysts still warn of high risk ahead.456

Vital Energy reported record oil production but posted a net loss of $359.4 million for the last quarter. While some analysts have raised price targets, others have cut theirs, reflecting a divided outlook. The company’s strategy now focuses on cost-cutting and maximizing free cash flow amid ongoing market uncertainty.738