TALOEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Talos Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +15.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 90 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Talos 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
Momentum (98): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Quality (42): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on TALO, 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 +15.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $18 → $21 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $21 → $23 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $20 → $18 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Roth Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Roth Capital | Upgrade | Buy | $16 → $17 |
| 1 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | $20 |
| 1 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Overweight | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Roth Capital | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Benchmark | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Talos Energy, Inc. returned +88.3% against +12.4% 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 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 1% 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.
Talos Energy, Inc. has a market value of $3.0B and an enterprise value of $3.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 56.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$405.6M, a −20.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.38.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $790.6M.
Talos Energy, Inc. spent $102.9M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 35.4×; forward P/E: 12.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Talos Energy, Inc. employs 700 people — $2.8M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research identified RELL, TALO and PTEN Energy as potential breakout stocks, citing projected earnings growth and prices near 52-week highs.
Why it matters — TALO is included among the companies highlighted for projected earnings growth and a share price near its 52-week high.
Zacks Investment Research says Talos Energy is scheduled to report next week and that it lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat. The item points readers to key expectations for the upcoming report.
Why it matters — TALO watchers may note the report timing and Zacks’ assessment of the prospects for an earnings beat.
Zacks Investment Research reported that Talos Energy (TALO) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Why it matters — The upgrade reflects a more positive assessment of the company's earnings outlook.
Zacks Investment Research asks whether Talos Energy (TALO) has the qualities momentum investors seek in a top stock pick. The excerpt poses the question but provides no supporting analysis or conclusion.
Why it matters — TALO watchers may note the article’s momentum-investing focus, though the excerpt gives no specific assessment of the company.
Talos Energy (TALO) received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The upgrade suggests the company's shares might move higher on this improving outlook.
Why it matters — A TALO watcher would care because the upgrade signals improved confidence in the company's near-term earnings potential and could influence how its stock is perceived.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Talos Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $20 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering Talos Energy, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Talos Energy, Inc. 90 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Talos Energy, Inc. ranks 90 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 Momentum (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +15.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Talos Energy, Inc. 90 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Talos Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for TALO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $20 to $24 over the next 12 months.
Talos Energy, Inc. returned +88.3% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Talos Energy Inc. is an independent energy company focused on offshore exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Oct 2026): "3 of the Best Breakout Stocks to Buy Now for Big Upside". Zacks Investment Research identified RELL, TALO and PTEN Energy as potential breakout stocks, citing projected earnings growth and prices near 52-week highs.
Talos Energy Inc. is an independent energy company focused on offshore exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Talos Energy operates primarily in the United States Gulf of America and offshore Mexico, where it acquires, develops, and produces assets across deepwater and shallow-water trends. The company’s business is organized around upstream operations, supported by technical expertise in geology, drilling, subsea development, and reservoir management. Talos Energy also participates in carbon capture and sequestration activities, reflecting a broader involvement in energy infrastructure and lower-carbon solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Talos Energy serves as a specialized offshore operator with a portfolio centered on conventional hydrocarbon production and resource development.
CEO Dr. Paul R. A. Goodfellow · 700 employees · United States · https://www.talosenergy.com
