Vermilion Energy (NYSE:VET – Get Free Report) (TSE:VET) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The oil and gas company reported ($0.16) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.35), Zacks reports. Vermilion Energy had a negative net margin of 22.48% and a positive return on equity of 5.26%. The company had revenue of $417.06 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $332.96 million.
Here are the key takeaways from Vermilion Energy’s conference call:
- Vermilion generated CAD 237 million in Q3 fund flows and more than CAD 90 million in free cash flow. Year to date, it returned CAD 92 million to shareholders and reduced net debt by nearly CAD 180 million.
- The 2027 budget calls for CAD 675 million–CAD 725 million of capital spending and production of 122,000–126,000 BOE per day, representing about 2% absolute and 5% per-share growth from 2026. Management said roughly CAD 150 million of the spending is intended to add production from 2028 onward.
- Management increased its five-year excess free cash flow estimate by CAD 200 million to CAD 1.9 billion, and forecasts 2027 excess free cash flow to be more than 20% above 2026. It also plans to raise the 2027 annual dividend by 4% to CAD 0.56 per share.
- European gas production, temporarily reduced by planned maintenance and downtime, has been restored; Vermilion expects about 100 million cubic feet per day in Q4. The company is investing in German infrastructure and wells, with production growth from new discoveries expected by mid-2028.
- The Montney’s 28,000 BOE-per-day target has been pushed back to early 2029 from mid-2028 because of a delay in third-party gas-processing infrastructure. Vermilion plans to redirect capital to higher-return Deep Basin drilling in the interim.
Vermilion Energy Stock Down 0.2%
Shares of Vermilion Energy stock traded down $0.02 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $10.73. The company had a trading volume of 997,428 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,772,824. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 0.90. The company’s 50-day moving average is $12.59 and its two-hundred day moving average is $11.62. The company has a market cap of $1.63 billion, a P/E ratio of -5.07 and a beta of 0.52. Vermilion Energy has a twelve month low of $7.61 and a twelve month high of $14.82.
Vermilion Energy Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 15th will be paid a C$0.14 dividend. This represents a $0.54 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15th. Vermilion Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently -18.48%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Vermilion Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. TD Securities reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Vermilion Energy in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Desjardins raised shares of Vermilion Energy to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Vermilion Energy in a research note on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Scotiabank restated a “sector perform” rating on shares of Vermilion Energy in a report on Monday, October 19th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.00.
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Vermilion Energy Company Profile
Vermilion Energy Inc is a Canadian-based international oil and natural gas producer headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1994, the company explores for, develops, and produces crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids, and natural gas.
Vermilion operates a geographically diversified portfolio of assets in North America and Europe, with activities in Canada, the United States, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Croatia. Its production includes conventional and unconventional oil and gas, with operations focused on developing reserves and supplying energy to regional and international markets.
The company’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol VET.
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