Vital Energy Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Vital Energy reported a strong fourth quarter in 2023, characterized by record total and oil production that surpassed company guidance. The company's financial results included a net income of $281.4 million and adjusted net income of $76.1 million. Vital Energy also closed three Permian Basin acquisitions and announced a fourth, enhancing its operational scale and inventory.
Reported record total and oil production, exceeding guidance.
Net income reached $281.4 million, with adjusted net income at $76.1 million.
Consolidated EBITDAX was $304.2 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $69.0 million.
Closed three Permian Basin acquisitions and announced a fourth to expand holdings.
Vital Energy
Vital Energy
Vital Energy Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Vital Energy's 2024 outlook includes capital investments between $750 to $850 million, expected total production of 116.5 - 121.5 MBOE/d, and oil production of 55.0 - 59.0 MBO/d.
Positive Outlook
- Plans to invest $750 - $850 million in 2024.
- Aims to increase FY-24 oil production ~10% from 4Q-23 exit.
- Expects total production of 116.5 - 121.5 MBOE/d for full-year 2024.
- Expects oil production of 55.0 - 59.0 MBO/d for full-year 2024.
- Operating four drilling rigs throughout the year and averaging 1.7 completions crews.
Challenges Ahead
- Capital investments are expected to peak in the first quarter.
- Net settlements paid for matured oil commodity derivatives are expected to be $(14) million in Q1 2024.
- Lease operating expenses are expected to be $8.40 per BOE in Q1 2024.
- Oil transportation and marketing expenses are expected to be $0.90 per BOE in Q1 2024.
- Gas gathering, processing and transportation expenses are expected to be $0.35 per BOE in Q1 2024.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income