2Q-25 Earnings Presentation August 6, 2025 Forward-Looking / Cautionary Statements This presentation, including any oral statements made regarding the contents of this presentation, contains forward-looking statements as defined under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities that Vital Energy, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", ...

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]

Financial Performance - Vital Energy reported Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $64 million in 1Q-25[9], exceeding guidance[9] - Consolidated EBITDAX for 1Q-25 was $360 million[9] - Cash Flows from Operating Activities reached $351 million in 1Q-25[13] Production and Costs - Total production in 1Q-25 was 1402 MBOE/d[9], surpassing the midpoint of guidance[10] - Oil production in 1Q-25 was 649 MBO/d[12], also above the midpoint of guidance[10] - Lease Operating Expense was $103 million in 1Q-25[12], below guidance[11] Capital Program and Debt Reduction - The company is targeting ~$300 million in debt repayment for FY-25[26] - Vital Energy anticipates ~$265 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at $70 WTI oil[20] - Vital Energy anticipates ~$240 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at current strip prices[20] - Vital Energy anticipates ~$50 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at $50 WTI oil[20] Hedging and Inventory - Approximately 90% of the company's expected remaining 2025 oil production is hedged at an average WTI price of ~$71 per barrel[62] - The company has ~925 inventory locations with an average WTI breakeven oil price of ~$53[34]

Core Viewpoint - Vital Energy, Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 financial results, reaffirming its full-year capital investment and production outlook while focusing on efficiency gains and debt reduction [1][12]. Financial Performance - The company experienced a net loss of $18.8 million, or $(0.50) per diluted share, primarily due to a non-cash pre-tax impairment loss of $158.2 million on oil and gas properties [4][36]. - Adjusted Net Income was reported at $89.5 million, or $2.37 per adjusted diluted share, with cash flows from operating activities amounting to $351.0 million [4][8]. - Consolidated EBITDAX reached $359.7 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $64.5 million [8][48]. Production and Capital Investments - Total production averaged 140,159 BOE/d, with oil production at 64,893 BO/d, both exceeding guidance [7][8]. - Capital investments totaled $253 million, aligning with guidance, and included significant drilling efficiencies [7][9]. Asset Management - The company completed the sale of non-core assets for $20.5 million, which included approximately 9,100 net acres and production of 1,300 BOE/d [6]. - The asset sale is expected to reduce the company's asset retirement obligation by $8.4 million [6]. Debt and Liquidity - Vital Energy reduced total and net debt by $145.0 million and $133.5 million, respectively, through free cash flow and asset sales [8]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $735 million outstanding on its $1.5 billion senior secured credit facility [11]. 2025 Outlook - The company anticipates generating approximately $265 million of Adjusted Free Cash Flow at current oil prices of ~$59 per barrel WTI and aims to reduce net debt by approximately $300 million [14][12]. - Vital Energy has hedged about 90% of its expected oil production for the remainder of the year at an average WTI price of $70.61 per barrel [12][13].