Compared to Estimates, Vital Energy (VTLE) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Vital Energy reported revenue of $512.18 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 6.2$532.28 million by 3.78% [1] - The company's EPS was $2.37, up from$1.91 in the same quarter last year, exceeding the consensus EPS estimate of $2.11 by 12.32$17.72, slightly below the three-analyst average estimate of $17.83 [4] - Natural gas sales volumes reached 19,742 MMcf, marginally exceeding the average estimate of 19,717.95 MMcf [4] - NGL sales volumes were 3,484 MBBL, surpassing the average estimate of 3,426.85 MBBL [4] - Oil sales volumes were 5,840 MBBL, slightly below the average estimate of 5,854.69 MBBL [4] Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from natural gas were$27.34 million, below the estimated $31.48 million, but represented a significant year-over-year increase of 49.8$61.74 million, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of $59.52 million, with a year-over-year change of 31.2$422.33 million, slightly below the estimated $433.52 million, with a year-over-year increase of 1.6% [4] Stock Performance - Vital Energy's shares returned 17.2% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 3.8% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]