Vital Energy Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Vital Energy reported a successful third quarter in 2023, characterized by record production levels that surpassed guidance, strategic acquisitions, and efficient capital investments, resulting in robust financial performance and strong free cash flow generation.
Net income was reported at $4.9 million, with adjusted net income reaching $95.8 million.
Consolidated EBITDAX amounted to $286.5 million, and free cash flow was $91.3 million.
Oil production averaged 49.0 MBO/d, and total production averaged 101.7 MBOE/d, both company records.
Capital expenditures were below guidance at $158.2 million.
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Forward Guidance
Vital Energy provided fourth-quarter 2023 guidance for production and capital investments. Total production is expected to be between 101.8 - 105.8 MBOE/d, with oil production between 47.9 - 50.9 MBO/d. Capital investments are projected to be $175 - $190 million.
Positive Outlook
- Total production guidance was increased by 3.8 MBOE/d.
- Oil production guidance was increased by 1.4 MBO/d.
- Lower than expected investments are related to the earlier completion of acquired wells.
- The impact of including their capital in purchase price adjustments.
- Average oil sales price is expected to be 101% of WTI.
Challenges Ahead
- Average NGL sales price is expected to be 16% of WTI.
- Average natural gas sales price is expected to be 44% of Henry Hub.
- Net settlements paid for matured commodity derivatives for oil are expected to be $(29) million.
- Lease operating expenses are expected to be $8.35/BOE.
- Production and ad valorem taxes are expected to be 6.50% of oil, NGL, and natural gas sales revenues.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income