EGY
VAALCO Energy, Inc. · Energy · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Last
$5.46
+$0.24 (+4.50%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $5.44 −$0.01 (−0.27%) 8:35 PM ET
Prev close $5.22
Open $5.30
Day high $5.51
Day low $5.30
Volume 1,226,093
Avg vol 1,418,964
Mkt cap
$558.60M
P/E ratio
-3.98
FY Revenue
$311.54M
EPS
-1.37
Gross Margin
54.50%
Sector
Energy
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+18% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.18×
RSI
32.10 (Weak)
Weak (30–40)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
-0.10 (Weak)
MACD: -0.18 Signal: -0.08
Long-Term
-0.10 (Weak)
MACD: -0.07 Signal: 0.02
Intraday trend score 58.00

Latest news

EGY 12 articles Positive: 11 Neutral: 1 Negative: 0
Positive Benzinga • George Maxwell (Ceo)
Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend

Vaalco Energy announced its second quarter 2026 quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share ($0.25 annualized), marking the company's 18th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on June 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 22, 2026. CEO George Maxwell emphasized the company's commitment to maintaining a meaningful and sustainable return to shareholders while investing in growth across its portfolio of high-quality assets.

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Sentiment note

The company declared its 18th consecutive quarterly dividend, demonstrating consistent shareholder returns and financial stability. The CEO's comments reflect confidence in cash generation capabilities and commitment to sustainable dividends, which are positive indicators for investors seeking income and company financial health.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Vaalco Energy, Inc.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Positive Operational Update

VAALCO Energy reported successful drilling results from the Etame 14H well in Gabon with initial production of 4,850 gross BOPD (2,850 net to Vaalco) and high-quality reservoir characteristics. The company mobilized its rig to the Ebouri platform for continued drilling operations. Additionally, the Baobab FPSO in Côte d'Ivoire completed refurbishment and returned to location, with production restart targeted for Q2 2026. Management expressed confidence in profitable operations for the remainder of 2026.

EGY oil production drilling campaign Gabon operations Côte d'Ivoire FPSO well development production restart
Sentiment note

The company reported encouraging well results exceeding expectations with strong initial flow rates, successful completion of major infrastructure refurbishment, and management confidence in profitable operations ahead. Multiple operational milestones achieved on schedule support positive momentum.

Positive The Motley Fool • Marc Guberti
Oil and Fertilizer Prices May Soon Have Ripple Effects on These 3 Commodities Stocks

The Strait of Hormuz blockade is driving up oil and fertilizer prices, creating opportunities for three commodity stocks. CF Industries benefits from fertilizer demand without supply chain disruptions, ExxonMobil profits from surging oil prices as the largest U.S. oil company, and Vaalco Energy gains premium pricing advantages by operating in regions unaffected by the blockade.

CF XOM EGY Strait of Hormuz blockade oil prices fertilizer prices commodities natural gas
Sentiment note

Small-cap oil company operating in Gabon, Egypt, and Côte d'Ivoire—regions unaffected by the blockade—allowing premium pricing without logistics challenges. Already achieved 70% year-to-date gains, recently completed drilling expansion in Egypt, and offers 3.88% dividend yield with high growth potential.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Vaalco Energy, Inc.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Provides Operational Update on Offshore Gabon Drilling Program

VAALCO Energy completed drilling the Etame West ET-14P exploration well offshore Gabon on March 9, 2026. While the well encountered high-quality Gamba sands as predicted, the target zone was water-bearing and non-commercial. The company plans to sidetrack the well bore to drill the ET-14H development well into a known productive area, with operations expected to complete in April.

EGY exploration well offshore Gabon Etame West sidetrack development well water-bearing drilling program
Sentiment note

The exploration well encountered a non-commercial water-bearing target zone, which is a setback. However, the company's proactive well design allows for a sidetrack into a known productive area, demonstrating operational flexibility and risk mitigation. The outcome is mixed—exploration failure offset by development opportunity—resulting in a neutral sentiment.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
VAALCO Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

VAALCO Energy announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings on March 12, 2026, followed by a conference call on March 13, 2026 to discuss financial and operational results. The company also announced positive operational updates in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire.

EGY earnings release Q4 2025 conference call operational update Gabon Côte d'Ivoire
Sentiment note

The company announced encouraging operational updates in key production regions (Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire), indicating positive operational performance. The scheduling of earnings announcements and investor conference calls demonstrates normal business operations and investor engagement.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Vaalco Energy, Inc.
Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend

VAALCO Energy declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share ($0.25 annualized) for Q1 2026, marking the company's 17th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 27, 2026. CEO George Maxwell highlighted the company's portfolio of high-quality, cash-generative assets across Africa and its ability to create sustainable value through development and optimization projects.

EGY dividend announcement quarterly cash dividend shareholder returns cash generation energy company Africa operations sustainable value
Sentiment note

The company announced its 17th consecutive quarterly dividend, demonstrating consistent cash generation and financial stability. The CEO's commentary emphasizes a strong portfolio of cash-generative assets and confidence in future value creation through development projects, indicating operational strength and positive outlook.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Vaalco Energy, Inc.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Agreement to Divest Non-Core Asset

VAALCO Energy announced the sale of its non-core Canadian producing properties for approximately $35.0 million Canadian Dollars (USD $25.6 million), generating 1,850 BOEPD. The sale, effective February 1, 2026, is expected to close within 30 days. The company plans to redirect focus toward core assets with significant drilling campaigns in Gabon, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.

EGY asset sale Canadian properties oil and gas divestiture core assets drilling campaign operational cash flow
Sentiment note

The company is strategically divesting non-core assets at a valuation of 2.7x trailing 12-month operational cash flow while maintaining borrowing capacity. Management expresses confidence in future growth through high-quality core assets and planned drilling campaigns, indicating a positive strategic repositioning and optimism about shareholder value creation.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Dividend

Vaalco Energy announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share for Q4 2025, payable on December 24, 2025. The company highlighted its 16th consecutive quarterly dividend and plans for new drilling programs in Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire in 2026.

EGY dividend energy drilling Gabon Côte d'Ivoire
Sentiment note

Positive outlook due to consistent dividend payments, plans for expansion through new drilling programs, and expectation of increased reserves and production in 2026

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Declares Third Quarter 2025 Dividend

VAALCO Energy announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share for Q3 2025, payable on September 19, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 22, 2025. The company maintains its dividend commitment despite weaker commodity prices.

EGY dividend energy quarterly dividend stockholders
Sentiment note

Positive sentiment due to consistent dividend payment (15th consecutive quarter), commitment to shareholder returns, and optimistic outlook for future production and revenue growth

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend

Vaalco Energy announced its Q2 2025 dividend of $0.0625 per share, marking its 14th consecutive quarterly dividend. The company also provided details on its upcoming Capital Markets Day and Q1 2025 earnings release.

EGY Vaalco Energy dividend capital markets day earnings release
Sentiment note

The company is declaring a quarterly dividend, indicating financial stability and shareholder returns. It also has an active investment program and is committed to paying a sustainable dividend.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Provides Additional Information Regarding Its Capital Markets Day Planned for May 14, 2025

VAALCO Energy, Inc. announced details for its upcoming Capital Markets Day presentation on May 14, 2025, including the agenda and webcast information. The presentation will provide updates on the company's portfolio, major projects, finance strategy, and long-term vision.

EGY VAALCO Energy capital markets day presentation portfolio projects finance strategy long-term vision
Sentiment note

The article provides detailed information about VAALCO Energy's upcoming Capital Markets Day, indicating the company's focus on communicating its strategy and plans to investors, which is a positive sign.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Vaalco Energy, Inc.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Enters Into New $300 Million Revolving Credit Facility

VAALCO Energy, Inc. has announced a new $190 million revolving credit facility that can be expanded to $300 million. The facility will provide short-term funding to supplement the company's cash flow and support its investment programs across its diversified asset base.

EGY VAALCO Energy revolving credit facility investment programs asset base
Sentiment note

The article highlights VAALCO's ability to secure a new credit facility to fund its growth projects, which suggests the company is in a strong financial position and has a positive outlook for its future operations.

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