Vitesse Energy Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Vitesse Energy is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 10.93%. Next payment date is on 30th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 15th June, 2026.
Key information
10.9%
Dividend yield
0%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 10.9% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | 20.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 30 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 15 Jun 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -426% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 17
VTS: New Leadership And 2026 Production Plan Will Support Bullish View
Analysts have maintained their $23.75 price target for Vitesse Energy, citing a slightly lower profit margin assumption and a modestly higher future P/E as the main drivers behind the updated model inputs, rather than any change in their overall valuation view. What's in the News for Vitesse Energy Reported first quarter 2026 production results, with oil production of 899 MBbls, natural gas production of 3,226 MMcf, combined volumes of 1,437 MBoe, and daily combined volumes of 15,962 Boe/d for the period ended March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jun 02
VTS: New Leadership And 2026 Production Outlook Will Support Bullish View
Analysts now set their price target for Vitesse Energy at $23.75, up slightly from $23.50. They cited revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower forward P/E multiple.Seeking Alpha • May 14
Vitesse Energy: Pick Up This 10% Yield With Peace Of Mind
Summary Vitesse Energy offers a 9.6% dividend yield, supported by high free cash flow from its dominant Bakken non-operator asset base. VTS trades at a significant valuation discount to peers, with a clean balance sheet, low leverage (0.82x), and a recent acquisition now digested. Dividend was cut 22% to fund the Powder River Basin acquisition, but with higher oil prices and stable guidance, the current yield appears secure. Insider ownership remains high at 20%, and a $60M buyback program is in place, reinforcing alignment and capital return. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 02
VTS: Future Production And Dividend Outlook Will Support Bullish View
Analysts are keeping Vitesse Energy's price target steady at $23.50, reflecting unchanged assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E despite recent model updates at the decimal level. What's in the News Board appoints Jamie Benard as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026, with more than 20 years in the energy sector and prior leadership roles at SOGC, LLC and Summit Discovery Resources LLC (Key Developments) Founder Bob Gerrity resigns as CEO effective March 26, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 16
VTS: Future Production Outlook And Dividend Payout Will Support Bullish View
Analysts kept their $23.50 price target for Vitesse Energy unchanged, citing essentially steady assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. What's in the News The board appoints Jamie Benard as Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 2026, with founder Bob Gerrity resigning as CEO on March 26, 2026 and President Brian Cree serving as Interim CEO before moving to a senior advisory role through December 31, 2026 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Apr 02
VTS: Future Production Profile And Dividend Policy Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Vitesse Energy to $23.50 from $23.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue contraction, profit margins, and future P/E that are now slightly more favorable than previously estimated. What's in the News The board has appointed Jamie Benard as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 19
VTS: Future Production And Dividend Payout Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Vitesse Energy from $24.25 to $23.00, reflecting updated assumptions around a smaller revenue decline, a slightly higher profit margin, and a lower forward P/E. What's in the News Reported fourth quarter 2025 production of 17,653 Boe per day, a 3% sequential decline from the third quarter of 2025, providing a recent view of operating momentum (Announcement of Operating Results).Narrative Update • Mar 05
VTS: Future Production And Dividend Stability Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Vitesse Energy from $24.50 to $24.25, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that modestly adjust their valuation framework. What's in the News Vitesse Energy reported fourth quarter 2025 oil and natural gas production of 17,653 Boe per day, which was a 3% sequential decline from the third quarter of 2025 (company announcement).Analysis Article • Jan 31
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Vitesse Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:VTS) Shares
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 38.8x Vitesse Energy, Inc. ( NYSE:VTS ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Vitesse Energy (NYSE:VTS) Shareholders
Vitesse Energy, Inc.'s ( NYSE:VTS ) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. However, we believe...Narrative Update • Nov 05
VTS: Annual Production Guidance Increase Will Drive Expanded Output And Reserves
Analyst Price Target for Vitesse Energy Adjusted Downward Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Vitesse Energy from $27.69 to $24.50. This adjustment reflects more cautious revenue growth and profit margin projections in recent forecasts.Seeking Alpha • Mar 14
Vitesse Energy: OPEC+ And Trump Pressure Hitting Oil Prices
Summary Vitesse Energy's acquisition of Lucero Energy adds operational control, reduces net debt, and supports a 10% dividend increase, though the shareholder base is shared 20% with Lucero. OPEC+ supply cut phaseouts and economic nationalism, particularly affecting China, pose risks to oil spot prices. VTS does a lot of hedging, however, which protects them for the medium term. While the Company offers a great dividend, it's not the best value. Moreover, while the hedges advantage them, we have concerns that the oil decline could be protracted. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 17
Vitesse Energy Will Use Bakken Bolt-On To Bolster The Dividend
Summary Vitesse Energy is acquiring Lucero Energy in a discounted all-stock deal, adding core locations, increasing scale, and an "operated" angle to the story. The deal also improves Vitesse's leverage and liquidity profile. And allows them to bolster the dividend resulting in an implied dividend of yield over 8%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 08
Vitesse Energy: Still Preferring Alternatives
Summary We think that Vitesse's valuation as a non-operated working interest owner is excessive in the global context, considering quite imminent oil price risks. We believe it comes down to the company's dividend first policy, which has resulted in a divergent performance between Vitesse and even other US shale oil peers. Importantly, we prefer assets that have significantly lower costs than US shale in the current economic and oil market environment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 17
Critical Acquisitions And Innovative Data Use Propel Growth Amidst Oil Volatility
Strategic acquisitions and development projects in North Dakota are poised to boost the company's production, revenues, and cash flows significantly.Seeking Alpha • Aug 04
Vitesse Energy Shows Why It Remains A Strong Dividend Growth Choice
Summary Vitesse Energy increased its dividend by 5% to 52.5¢ per quarter, with potential for further growth. The company has a strong balance sheet with assets exceeding liabilities, but faces risks from oil and gas price fluctuations. Vitesse Energy is expected to grow revenue and earnings in fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with a reasonable P/E ratio and strong free cash flow. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: VTS has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: VTS has only been paying a dividend for 3 years, and since then payments have fallen.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Vitesse Energy Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (VTS) | 10.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.3% |
| Industry Average (Oil and Gas) | 3.5% |
| Analyst forecast (VTS) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: VTS's dividend (10.93%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: VTS's dividend (10.93%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.28%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: VTS is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (120.4%), VTS's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/21 00:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vitesse Energy, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Charles Fratt | Alliance Global Partners |
| Stephen Richardson | Evercore ISI |
| Christopher Baker | Evercore ISI |