Vaalco Energy (NYSE:EGY) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.20 EPS

Vaalco Energy (NYSE:EGY) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The energy company reported ($0.10) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.10 by ($0.20), FiscalAI reports. Vaalco Energy had a negative net margin of 31.11% and a negative return on equity of 14.36%. The firm had revenue of $146.97 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $134.05 million.

Vaalco Energy Price Performance

Shares of EGY traded up $0.01 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $5.38. 1,891,390 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,301,958. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.44 and a quick ratio of 0.41. The company has a market capitalization of $566.45 million, a PE ratio of -3.71 and a beta of 0.21. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $6.02 and a 200-day simple moving average of $5.65. Vaalco Energy has a one year low of $3.36 and a one year high of $6.72.

Vaalco Energy Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.0625 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 20th. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. Vaalco Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -17.24%.

More Vaalco Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vaalco Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter production rose 21% year over year and adjusted EBITDAX increased 30%, signaling stronger operating performance. Revenue of about $147 million also exceeded analyst expectations of roughly $134 million. Vaalco Energy Reports 21% Rise in Q3 Production and 30% Increase in Adjusted EBITDAX
• Positive Sentiment: VAALCO forecast fourth-quarter 2026 net revenue interest sales of 21,000–22,800 BOE per day, an outlook that could support expectations for continued sales growth. VAALCO forecasts Q4 2026 sales
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share, payable December 22 to shareholders of record November 20. VAALCO declares fourth-quarter 2026 dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: VAALCO said a final investment decision for the Venus project remains targeted before year-end 2026. The timing is a potential catalyst, but the decision has not yet been made. VAALCO forecasts Q4 sales and discusses Venus FID timing
• Negative Sentiment: The company reported a third-quarter loss of $0.10 per share, missing analyst estimates. Reports attributed pressure on earnings to derivative losses, despite the revenue beat. VAALCO reports Q3 loss, tops revenue estimates

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Vaalco Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 15th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Vaalco Energy from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Vaalco Energy currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.30.

About Vaalco Energy

Vaalco Energy, Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company focuses primarily on producing assets and development opportunities in Africa and other international markets.

Vaalco has historically operated offshore Gabon, where it developed and produced oil from the Etame Marin field. The company has also expanded its international portfolio through interests and operations in Egypt, Equatorial Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire.