Vital Energy reported strong second-quarter 2023 results, exceeding production expectations while controlling capital investments and operational expenses. The company generated over $60 million in Free Cash Flow and closed two accretive, high-value oil acquisitions. Increased expectations for full-year 2023 production and reduced capital investment guidance.
Reported 2Q-23 net income of $294.8 million, Adjusted Net Income of $78.6 million and cash flows from operating activities of $248.9 million.
Generated 2Q-23 Consolidated EBITDAX of $239.5 million and Free Cash Flow of $60.7 million.
Reported 2Q-23 oil and total production that exceeded the high-end of Company guidance, producing 44.4 thousand barrels of oil per day, a Company record, and 90.0 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Reported 2Q-23 incurred capital expenditures below the low-end of guidance, investing $149 million, excluding non-budgeted acquisitions and leasehold expenditures.
Vital Energy expects to maintain 2023 production levels in 2024 while holding investment levels relatively flat and growing full-year 2024 Free Cash Flow to approximately $175 million, at current strip commodity prices.
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