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VTS Stock Forecast: Vitesse Energy, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$17
+0.60% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Vitesse Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — +27.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 32 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$703.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
32 / 100
Median analyst target
$22
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$91.0M+11.3% y/y
Operating income$20.9M
Net income$33.1M
Free cash flow$4.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.7%
1M
−2.0%
YTD
−6.0%
1Y
−19.3%
From 52W high
−21.0%
From 52W low
+15.1%
$15
$21
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VTS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Vitesse Energy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
32 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
81
Volatility
61
Revisions
59
Size
48
Value
44
Quality
36
Growth
34
Momentum
20
Issuance
17

Accruals (81): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Issuance (17): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VTS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VTS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$14$16$18$20$22Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VTSHigh $23Median $22Low $21

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $21Median $22High $23

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Oct 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$22 → $20
6 Oct 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
2 Apr 2025Roth MKMMaintainsBuy—
19 Mar 2025Evercore ISI GroupReinstatesIn-Line$28
16 Jan 2025Northland Capital MarketsMaintainsOutperform—
18 Dec 2024Alliance Global PartnersUpgradeBuy—
17 Dec 2024Alliance Global PartnersUpgradeBuy—
6 Nov 2024Alliance Global PartnersDowngradeNeutral—
7 Aug 2024Alliance Global PartnersMaintainsBuy—
16 Nov 2023Alliance Global PartnersInitiatesBuy—
17 Oct 2023Northland Capital MarketsUpgradeOutperform—
16 Oct 2023Roth MKMInitiatesBuy—
9 Aug 2023Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform—
5 June 2023Evercore ISI GroupDowngradeNeutral—
10 May 2023Northland Capital MarketsUpgradeOutperform—
12 Apr 2023Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform—
15 Mar 2023JefferiesInitiatesBuy—
16 Feb 2023Evercore ISI GroupInitiatesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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. VTS appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

VTS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Vitesse Energy, Inc. returned −19.3% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VTS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VTSS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

VTS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−71.4%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
29.4×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.7×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.6×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.2%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
34.2%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.7%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Operating margin
52.0%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.3%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−1.7%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.2%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Dividend yield
10.5%

Higher than 91% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Vitesse Energy, Inc. has a market value of $703.1M and an enterprise value of $861.1M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $284.5M. The latest quarter grew 9.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$11.2M, a −4.0% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $34.7M.

  • Vitesse Energy, Inc. spent $88.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 42.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 29.4×; forward P/E: 35.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 10.49%, paying out 352% of earnings.

  • Vitesse Energy, Inc. employs 37 people — $7.7M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VTS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas E&P
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VTSVitesse Energy, Inc.$703.1M
32
GPRKGeoPark Ltd.$673.3M
63
INRInfinity Natural Resources, Inc.$808.8M
35
EGYVAALCO Energy, Inc.$604.7M
33
GRNTGranite Ridge Resources, Inc.$577.5M
54
REPXRiley Exploration Permian, Inc.$890.8M
93
WTIW&T Offshore, Inc.$547.9M
70

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Vitesse Energy, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VTS news & analysis

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Energy Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

Benzinga · 21 Sept 2026positive

Benzinga highlighted three energy stocks, including Vitesse Energy, Inc., that are delivering high-dividend yields. The article notes that during market turbulence, investors often turn to dividend-yielding stocks with high free cash flows and strong shareholder payouts.

Why it matters — This recognition positions Vitesse Energy as an income-oriented stock that could attract investor attention amid market volatility.

Vitesse Energy Expands DJ Basin Footprint With $26M Deal

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

Vitesse Energy completed a $26 million acquisition in the DJ Basin that adds approximately 900 barrels of oil equivalent per day in production, along with Chevron-operated assets and hedges extending through 2030.

Why it matters — The acquisition expands Vitesse's DJ Basin footprint and, through the Chevron-operated assets and long-dated hedges, is positioned to support future cash-flow growth.

Vitesse Energy: A Reliable 10%-Yielding Oil Play The Market Is Overlooking - For Now

Seeking Alpha · 17 Sept 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reiterates a Strong Buy on Vitesse Energy, highlighting its nearly 10% yield, hedged non-operator model with 84% of oil production hedged, and recent accretive acquisitions. The company tightened guidance with 2026 production expected at 16,300–17,200 Boe/day and higher CAPEX reflecting increased partner drilling activity.

Why it matters — A VTS watcher would care because the hedged, non-operator model and accretive acquisitions point to more reliable cash flow and a discounted valuation, supporting the income case for the stock.

Vitesse Energy Announces Accretive Denver-Julesburg Basin Acquisition

Business Wire · 16 Sept 2026positive

Vitesse Energy announced the closing of an accretive acquisition of non-operated oil and gas assets in the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado, with an initial unadjusted purchase price of $26.0 million and expected production of approximately 900 Boe per day over the next twelve months (28% oil).

Why it matters — The acquisition expands Vitesse's non-operated portfolio in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and is expected to add roughly 900 Boe per day of production.

Vitesse Energy Targets Dividend Growth With Hedged, Disciplined Oil Deals

MarketBeat · 29 Aug 2026neutral

Vitesse Energy outlined its non-operated oil-and-gas investment strategy, emphasizing dividend support, conservative leverage, commodity-price hedging, and selective acquisitions across the Williston, Powder River, and DJ basins.

Why it matters — VTS watchers would care because the company's strategy directly addresses how it plans to sustain its dividend while managing commodity-price risk through hedging and disciplined capital deployment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VTS stock

What is the VTS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Vitesse Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $22, with estimates ranging from $21 to $23. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VTS stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Vitesse Energy, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Vitesse Energy, Inc. 32 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VTS?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Vitesse Energy, Inc. ranks 32 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 (81 of 100).

Will VTS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +27.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vitesse Energy, Inc. 32 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VTS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Vitesse Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VTS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $21 to $23 over the next 12 months.

How has VTS stock performed over the past year?

Vitesse Energy, Inc. returned -19.3% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Vitesse Energy, Inc. do?

Vitesse Energy Inc. is an independent energy company focused on owning non-operated interests in oil and natural gas wells across the United States.

What is the latest news on VTS?

The most recent item we track (Benzinga, 21 Sept 2026): "Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Energy Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields". Benzinga highlighted three energy stocks, including Vitesse Energy, Inc., that are delivering high-dividend yields. The article notes that during market turbulence, investors often turn to dividend-yielding stocks with high free cash flows and strong shareholder payouts.

Company

About Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Vitesse Energy Inc. is an independent energy company focused on owning non-operated interests in oil and natural gas wells across the United States. Vitesse Energy Inc. primarily acquires working and royalty interests in producing assets rather than serving as the operator, allowing it to participate in established wells drilled and managed by third-party producers. Its core portfolio is centered in the Williston Basin, including the Bakken and Three Forks formations in North Dakota and Montana, with additional interests in the Central Rockies region. The company’s business model is built around oil and gas production, asset acquisition, and portfolio management within the upstream energy market. Vitesse Energy Inc. plays a specialized role in the sector by providing exposure to hydrocarbon production through a non-operator structure, which is distinct from full-service exploration and production companies.

CEO Mr. Jamie Benard · 37 employees · United States · https://vitesse-vts.com