Why These Energy Stocks are Losing This Week

2. Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE)

Share Price Decline Between Feb. 14 – Feb. 24: 16.36%

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) is an independent energy company exploring, acquiring, and developing sustainable energy-producing assets and technologies.

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) stocks tumbled after the company reported a net loss of $359.4 million in its Q4 2024, with a non-cash impairment loss significantly impacting earnings, despite achieving a record production level. The company posted a revenue of $534.37 million for Q4, up 20.2% YoY but falling short of consensus estimates. That said, VTLE ended the year with proved reserves of 455.3 million BOE, an increase of 12% versus the prior year.  The company also maintains solid liquidity, with $880 million drawn on its $1.5 billion senior secured credit facility and cash and cash equivalents of $40 million as of the end of 2024.