Longer Laterals And Lower Costs Will Fuel Permian Efficiency

Vital Energy's analyst price target was raised from $18.88 to $20.14, reflecting sustained long-term natural gas demand and data center-driven power needs, though the stock is now trading on acquisition dynamics rather than fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlighted the long-term demand for natural gas, driven by accelerated power generation needs and significant data center expansion, following $90B in new investment announcements.

AnalystConsensusTarget has increased revenue growth from 1.8% to 2.6%, increased profit margin from 10.1% to 13.2% and decreased future PE multiple from 7.3x to 5.3x.

AnalystConsensusTarget has decreased future PE multiple from 12.0x to 10.5x.

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

AnalystConsensusTarget has decreased profit margin from 10.8% to 7.6% and increased future PE multiple from 9.2x to 12.8x.

AnalystConsensusTarget has decreased revenue growth from 3.6% to 1.4%, increased profit margin from 9.2% to 10.8% and decreased future PE multiple from 12.3x to 9.2x.