EGYEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering VAALCO Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $9.9 — +71.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 33 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores VAALCO Energy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (96): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (6): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EGY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +71.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | $7.30 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Freedom Capital Markets | Initiates | Buy | $7.30 |
| 11 June 2024 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Roth Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 18 Oct 2019 | Canaccord Genuity | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 23 Sept 2019 | GMP Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2015 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Sept 2014 | GMP Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 6 Dec 2013 | RBC Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EGY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, VAALCO Energy, Inc. returned +53.6% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. has a market value of $624.8M and an enterprise value of $856.2M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $343.4M. The latest quarter grew 39.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$142.9M, a −41.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.37.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: −$134.5M, after $272.4M of capital spending.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. spent $554K on share buybacks and $26.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.0×; forward P/E: 31.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.34%, paying out 93% of earnings.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. employs 230 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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Vaalco Energy reported second-quarter net income of $42.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, with adjusted EBITDAX of $54.8 million. The company attributed the improvement from the prior quarter to higher sales volumes, improved pricing, and lower exploration expense.
Why it matters — EGY watchers would follow these quarterly results as a key indicator of the company's operating and financial performance.
Seeking Alpha published VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call transcript. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings discussion.
Why it matters — EGY watchers can review management's full commentary on the company's latest quarterly performance.
VAALCO Energy is initiating overlapping drilling campaigns in Gabon and the Ivory Coast. A recent gas well will reduce operational expenses by replacing costly diesel, while Q3 guidance reflects full production from the FPSO and new wells, projecting a significant production increase and a slight upward revision to full-year guidance.
Why it matters — EGY watchers would care because the company is reporting successful drilling, reduced operating costs through natural gas, and an improved production outlook for the year.
Vaalco Energy reported second-quarter sales up 47% from the prior quarter, driven by higher Gabon liftings and stronger Egyptian volumes. Sales averaged 17,812 net revenue interest barrels of oil equivalent per day, above the midpoint of guidance, while production rose about 10% quarter-over-quarter to 16,688 BOEPD. The company reaffirmed its increased 2026 production guidance.
Why it matters — The quarterly rebound in sales and production, along with reaffirmed higher guidance, signals improving operational momentum for Vaalco Energy watchers.
Vaalco Energy reported break-even quarterly earnings per share for Q2, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04. This compares with earnings of $0.02 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — EGY watchers would be interested because the company missed analysts' consensus expectations for the quarter while improving on its year-ago earnings result.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering VAALCO Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $9.9, with estimates ranging from $9.25 to $11. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering VAALCO Energy, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks VAALCO Energy, Inc. 33 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, VAALCO Energy, Inc. ranks 33 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +71.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks VAALCO Energy, Inc. 33 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering VAALCO Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EGY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9.25 to $11 over the next 12 months.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. returned +53.6% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Vaalco Energy Inc. is an independent energy company primarily focused on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 8 Aug 2026): "Vaalco Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Vaalco Energy reported second-quarter net income of $42.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, with adjusted EBITDAX of $54.8 million. The company attributed the improvement from the prior quarter to higher sales volumes, improved pricing, and lower exploration expense.
Vaalco Energy Inc. is an independent energy company primarily focused on the exploration, development, and production of crude oil. The company's core operations are concentrated in West Africa, specifically offshore the Republic of Gabon, where it holds widely recognized assets in the Etame Marin block. Vaalco Energy is involved in upstream activities, which includes locating underground or underwater oil reserves, drilling, and extracting crude oil to bring it to the market. As a player in the energy sector, Vaalco's operations are crucial in supplying crude oil, which is a fundamental resource for various industries, ranging from transportation to manufacturing. Vaalco Energy’s performance and developments hold significance in the energy market, as they contribute to the supply chain of fossil fuels, influencing global energy dynamics and impacting related industries worldwide. The company’s strategic focus on maintaining efficient production and exploring new opportunities in Africa aligns with broader energy sector trends, such as geographic diversification and technological advancement in oil extraction.
CEO Mr. George Walter-Mitchell Maxwell · 230 employees · United States · https://www.vaalco.com
