Crescent Energy (CRGY) Joins Top Ten US Independent Producers Following Completion of Transformative Vital Energy Acquisition

Group 1 - Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:CRGY) is recognized as a low-priced stock with significant upside potential, receiving an Outperform rating and a $13 price target from Evercore ISI [1] - The completion of the Vital Energy acquisition has positioned Crescent Energy among the top ten independent E&P players in the US, enhancing its geographic footprint and ensuring long-term free cash flow sustainability [1][3] - The company has expanded its non-core divestiture program, selling non-operated DJ Basin assets for $90 million, which currently produce approximately 7 Mboe/d with an oil composition of about 20% [2] Group 2 - The recent sale marks Crescent Energy's sixth accretive asset divestiture of the year, with total non-core sales agreements exceeding $900 million in 2025 [3] - The company has finalized sales of its conventional Rockies and Barnett assets and anticipates completing all remaining announced divestitures by year-end [3]