Vitesse Energy, Inc. · Energy · Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
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Last
$19.31
−$0.54 (−2.70%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$19.84
OpenOpen$20.34
Day highHigh$20.34
Day lowLow$19.20
VolumeVol924,959
Avg volAvgVol401,514
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Mkt cap
$746.79M
P/E ratio
39.40
FY Revenue
$271.30M
EPS
0.49
Gross Margin
76.46%
Sector
Energy
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VTS
Vitesse Energy, Inc.
Vitesse Energy shows constructive near-term technical momentum with multiple bullish breakout signals and a close above key moving averages and VWAP, even as its 3–6 month price performance remains negative. Fundamentally, the company combines high gross margins, positive free cash flow, and low balance-sheet leverage with sharp declines in net income and EPS growth. Valuation appears elevated on earnings and sales multiples relative to its modest growth, while short interest and days-to-cover are high, indicating a notable level of positioning against the stock despite a generally constructive recent news tone.
AI summarized at 11:16 PM ET, 2026-01-27
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INTRADAY:63SWING:55LONG:48
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+206% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 3.06×
RSI
39.13(Weak)
Weak (30–40)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: -0.00
Short-Term
-0.13 (Weak)
MACD: 0.36 Signal: 0.50
Long-Term
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.46 Signal: 0.46
Intraday trend score
24.99
LOW15.99HIGH28.99
Latest news
VTS•12 articles•Positive: 7Neutral: 2Negative: 0
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Jesterai
Vitesse (VTS) Q2 Revenue Jumps 23%
Vitesse Energy reported strong Q2 2025 earnings, with revenue boosted by a $24 million litigation settlement. Production increased 40% year-over-year due to the Lucero acquisition, and the company maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.5625 per share.
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Sentiment note
Positive factors include 40% production volume increase, strong earnings beat, successful Lucero acquisition integration, effective risk management through hedging, maintained dividend, and improved net debt ratio
NeutralBenzinga• Prnewswire
EnerCom Opens Registration for the 30th Annual EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference
EnerCom, Inc. has opened registration for its 30th annual EnerCom Denver - The Energy Investment Conference, which will be held from August 17-20, 2025. The conference will feature presentations and networking opportunities for energy industry professionals, investors, and analysts.
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Sentiment note
The article mentions Vitesse Energy Inc as one of the companies participating in the conference, but does not provide any additional information about the company.
PositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.• Priya Bilkhoo
Vitesse and Five Sigma Partner to Expedite Payments and Enhance Customer Experience in Insurance Claims
Vitesse and Five Sigma have partnered to modernize insurance claims payouts by integrating Vitesse's real-time payment infrastructure with Five Sigma's AI-powered claims processing platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the claims lifecycle, reduce administrative burdens, and improve the policyholder experience.
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Sentiment note
Vitesse is a leading global treasury and payment provider for the insurance industry, and the partnership with Five Sigma is seen as a strategic move to modernize claims payouts and enhance the customer experience.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Lee Samaha
Better Energy Stock: Vitesse Energy vs. Devon Energy
Vitesse Energy and Devon Energy are two oil companies with different business models and capital allocation strategies. Vitesse focuses on owning interests in wells operated by other companies, while Devon generates significant free cash flow and plans to use it for debt reduction and share buybacks. Overall, Devon's approach seems more compelling for investors.
Vitesse Energy has an unusual business model of owning interests in wells operated by other companies, which diversifies its risk. However, its recent acquisition of Lucero Energy adds operational risk to the investment case.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Lee Samaha
This Dividend Stock Has a Huge 7.5% Yield and Isn't as Risky as You Might Think
Vitesse Energy offers a 7.5% dividend yield and a diversified approach to oil and gas investing, focusing on identifying productive assets to invest in rather than being an owner/operator. The company's hedging strategy reduces its exposure to oil price volatility, making it an attractive option for income-seeking investors.
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Sentiment note
Vitesse Energy's business model diversifies risk, focuses on identifying productive assets to invest in, and uses a hedging strategy to reduce exposure to oil price volatility. These factors make it an attractive option for income-seeking investors, despite the inherent risks in the oil and gas industry.
PositiveInvesting.com• The Tokenist
Top 3 Discounted Value Stocks Worth Buying Now
The article discusses three undervalued stocks that could be good long-term investments: Pfizer (PFE), Vitesse Energy (VTS), and Campbell Soup (CPB). It highlights their attractive valuations, growth prospects, and defensive characteristics.
Vitesse has a unique business model, high profit margins, and an attractive dividend yield, making it a potentially undervalued stock.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• The Motley Fool
Despite Falling Oil Prices, 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now
With oil prices falling, the article discusses three energy stocks that could be good investments: Enbridge, Equinor, and Vitesse Energy. Enbridge is seen as a reliable, low-risk dividend stock, Equinor is praised for its high dividend yield and capital return program, and Vitesse Energy is highlighted for its unique asset-light business model.
The article highlights Vitesse Energy's unique asset-light business model, which diversifies risk by holding interests in wells operated by other leading oil and gas companies. The company's strategy of hedging its oil production to protect the dividend is also seen as a positive.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Lee Samaha
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Can Earn You Bundles of Cash
The article discusses three investment options: Vitesse Energy, an oil and gas exploration company with a focus on minority working interests; the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, which aims to generate lower volatility returns and monthly income; and Whirlpool, a home appliance manufacturer facing near-term risks but with long-term opportunities.
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Sentiment note
Vitesse Energy is an attractive option for investors bullish on oil and confident in the management team. Its focus on acquiring minority working interests in oil wells and generating cash flows from production is seen as a positive model.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Lee Samaha
Forget Chevron, Buy This Magnificent High-Yield Oil Stock Instead - The Motley Fool
Chevron faces uncertainty over its planned acquisition of Hess, making it prudent for investors to diversify their oil stock holdings. Vitesse Energy, a small-cap oil stock, presents an interesting option with its proprietary investment approach and hedging strategy.
Vitesse Energy's proprietary investment approach, financial flexibility, and hedging strategy make it an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their oil stock holdings.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Kinder Morgan (KMI) Stock
Kinder Morgan (KMI) generates stable fee-based revenues from its vast network of midstream infrastructure. However, a slowdown in drilling activities might affect it.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for Enbridge (ENB) Stock Now
With a significant portion of its assets being contracted by shippers for the long term, Enbridge's (ENB) business model is less exposed to volatility in oil and gas prices.
SMENBPUMPVTS
UnknownBenzinga• Avi Kapoor
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Energy Stocks With Over 6% Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, even when markets are at all-time highs, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting our Analyst Stock Ratings page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including by analyst accuracy.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the energy sector.
DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT)
Dividend Yield: 9.94%
Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintained a Hold rating with a price target of $12 on May 15. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.
Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $11 to $14 on March 21. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.
Recent News: On May 14, DHT Holdings posted ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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