Vital Energy Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results

Core Insights - Vital Energy reported a net loss of $582.6 million for Q2 2025, primarily due to a non-cash impairment loss of $427 million on oil and gas properties and a valuation allowance against federal net deferred tax assets of $237.9 million [5][6][11] - The company achieved an Adjusted Net Income of $76.1 million, with cash flows from operating activities amounting to $252.3 million and Consolidated EBITDAX of $338.1 million [5][11] - Production averaged 137,864 BOE/d, with oil production at 62,140 BO/d, slightly impacted by weather and temporary curtailments [7][9] Financial Results - The net loss per diluted share was $(15.43), while Adjusted Net Income per adjusted diluted share was $2.02 [5][11] - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $429.6 million, down from $476.4 million in Q2 2024 [36] - Lease operating expenses (LOE) were reported at $107.8 million, which was 6% lower than the midpoint of guidance [9][10] Production and Operations - Vital Energy's total production for the quarter was 137,864 BOE/d, with oil production at 62,140 BO/d, both within guidance [9][10] - The company commenced production from its first two J-Hook wells and is on schedule to TIL all 38 second-half 2025 wells by early October [9][10] - The average daily production was negatively impacted by 780 BOE/d due to weather and equipment installation [7] Capital Investments - Total capital investments for Q2 2025 were $257 million, exceeding guidance of $215-$245 million [9][10] - The company allocated $216 million for drilling and completions, $27 million for infrastructure, and $6 million for land and exploration costs [8][9] G&A and Operating Expenses - General and administrative (G&A) expenses were reported at $23.8 million, which is 7% below the midpoint of guidance [10] - The company reduced its employee and contractor headcount by approximately 10%, leading to sustainably lower G&A expenses [16] Outlook - For full-year 2025, production is expected to range between 136.5-139.5 MBOE/d and 63.3-65.3 MBO/d for oil [13] - Capital investment expectations for Q3 2025 have been reduced to $235-$265 million, while full-year expectations are narrowed to $850-$900 million [14] - The company anticipates generating approximately $305 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at current oil prices and reducing Net Debt by approximately $310 million [18]