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Mar 31

Vista Energy Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Vista Energy reported strong financial performance in Q1 2025 with solid growth in production and profitability.

Key Takeaways

Vista Energy delivered a solid quarter with 38% revenue growth year-over-year and a 25% increase in Adjusted EBITDA, supported by increased oil production and cost efficiencies from new infrastructure.

Total revenue reached $438,500,000, driven by a 47% increase in oil production year-over-year.

EPS came in at $0.86, while Adjusted EPS was $0.79.

Net income was $82,800,000, boosted by higher EBITDA and reduced financial expenses.

Free cash flow was negative due to significant capex and midstream investments.

Total Revenue
$439M
Previous year: $317M
+38.2%
EPS
$0.79
Previous year: $0.792
-0.3%
Adjusted EBITDA
$275M
Previous year: $221M
+24.8%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
62%
Previous year: 68%
-8.8%
Lifting Cost ($/boe)
$4.7
Previous year: $4.3
+9.3%
Gross Profit
$212M
Previous year: $160M
+32.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$733M
Previous year: $152M
+383.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$243M
Previous year: -$99.6M
+144.4%
Total Assets
$4.48B
Previous year: $2.8B
+60.4%

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Forward Guidance

Vista's outlook is supported by the recent acquisition of Petronas E&P Argentina and strong midstream infrastructure positioning.

Positive Outlook

  • Acquisition of 50% interest in La Amarga Chica adds scale in Vaca Muerta.
  • Oldelval Duplicar pipeline is reducing trucking costs.
  • Strong crude oil export exposure at parity pricing.
  • Up to 400 new well locations estimated in LACh.
  • High Adj. EBITDA margin sustained at 62%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Negative free cash flow due to high capex and working capital build.
  • Natural gas prices remain under pressure in export markets.
  • Increased selling expenses year-over-year.
  • Higher depreciation and tax expenses reduced net margins.
  • Inventory build-up impacted revenue recognition.

Revenue & Expenses

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