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

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$17
−0.29% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Vitesse Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — +25.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 26 of 100 as at 21 Aug 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
$720.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
26 / 100
Median analyst target
$22
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.5%
1M
+7.5%
YTD
−6.9%
1Y
−25.4%
From 52W high
−29.9%
From 52W low
+14.1%
$15
$24
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 21 Aug 2026
26 / 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
51
Size
49
Revisions
49
Value
43
Growth
36
Quality
35
Issuance
16
Momentum
15

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

Momentum (15): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

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$22$24Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VTSHigh $23Median $22Low $19

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

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $19Median $22High $23

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Oct 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$22 → $20
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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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
−52.4%
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 27% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.7×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.2%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
34.2%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.7%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Operating margin
52.0%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.3%

Higher than 25% 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
10.2%

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.

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.$720.4M
26
GRNTGranite Ridge Resources, Inc.$670.7M
41
GPRKGeoPark Ltd.$633.2M
61
REPXRiley Exploration Permian, Inc.$828.1M
93
EGYVAALCO Energy, Inc.$619.3M
32
WTIW&T Offshore, Inc.$581.5M
70
INRInfinity Natural Resources, Inc.$945.3M
31

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest VTS news & analysis

Vitesse Energy CEO Highlights Dividend Focus, Acquisition Flexibility at EnerCom

MarketBeat · 22 Aug 2026neutral

Vitesse Energy President and CEO Jamie Benard presented the company's non-operated energy investment model, capital-allocation priorities, and approach to maintaining its shareholder dividend during an EnerCom event.

Why it matters — VTS watchers would care because management directly addressed the company's dividend sustainability and acquisition strategy, which are key aspects of its investment case.

Vitesse Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 9 Aug 2026positive

Vitesse Energy reported second-quarter results showing higher production following its early-April Powder River Basin acquisition. Management reiterated its strategy focused on a free-cash-flow-funded dividend, return-focused investments, and conservative leverage.

Why it matters — A Vitesse watcher would care because the quarter confirms the Powder River Basin acquisition is boosting production while management reaffirms its low-risk, cash-flow-driven approach to dividends and balance sheet discipline.

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Vitesse Energy, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call. The item serves as a record of the company's quarterly earnings discussion.

Why it matters — VTS watchers would care because the transcript offers a detailed look at management's commentary on the company's second-quarter 2026 results.

Vitesse Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Vitesse Energy reported its second quarter 2026 financial and operating results, declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4375 per common share payable September 30, 2026. The company reported net income of $33.1 million and Adjusted Net Income of $1.8 million, which included a non-cash unrealized gain on commodity derivatives of $40.2 million.

Why it matters — The second quarter results and declared dividend provide the latest update on Vitesse Energy's financial performance and shareholder payout.

Vitesse Energy Declares $0.4375 Quarterly Cash Dividend

Business Wire · 29 July 2026positive

Vitesse Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTS) announced that its Board of Directors declared a third-quarter cash dividend of $0.4375 per share on its common stock, payable September 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

Why it matters — The dividend declaration signals continued cash returns to VTS stockholders, which is a key focus of the company's business model as a non-operator in oil and gas wells.

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 $19 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. 26 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VTS?

As at 21 Aug 2026, Vitesse Energy, Inc. ranks 26 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 +25.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Vitesse Energy, Inc. 26 out of 100 as at 21 Aug 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: $19 to $23 over the next 12 months.

How has VTS stock performed over the past year?

Vitesse Energy, Inc. returned -25.4% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 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 the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties.

What is the latest news on VTS?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 22 Aug 2026): "Vitesse Energy CEO Highlights Dividend Focus, Acquisition Flexibility at EnerCom". Vitesse Energy President and CEO Jamie Benard presented the company's non-operated energy investment model, capital-allocation priorities, and approach to maintaining its shareholder dividend during an EnerCom event.

Company

About Vitesse Energy, Inc.

Vitesse Energy Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties. The company's primary function is to manage and enhance the value of its hydrocarbon reserves, which includes both proven-producing and undeveloped oil and gas assets. Vitesse Energy operates primarily in established oil-rich regions, utilizing advanced extraction and production techniques to maximize output and efficiency. A notable feature of Vitesse Energy is its capital discipline and strategic approach to resource management, prioritizing investments in high-yield projects to optimize returns. The company plays a crucial role in the energy sector by contributing to the supply of fossil fuels, which remain a significant energy source globally. Vitesse Energy's operations impact industries dependent on oil and gas, including transportation, manufacturing, and power generation. With a focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence, Vitesse Energy Inc. continues to be a key player in the energy market, navigating the complexities of energy production and consumption in a dynamic economic landscape.

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