Why These Energy Stocks are Losing This Week

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

Share Price Decline Between Apr. 1 and Apr. 8: 35.32%

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

After getting downgraded by Bank of America analyst Noah Hungness last week, Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) has been dealt yet another blow after Citi analyst Paul Diamond downgraded the stock to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $17, down from $36. Moreover, the company’s production guidance for 2025 has disappointed analysts, and its Q4 2024 revenue also fell below market expectations, despite being up 20.2% YoY.