--- title: "Vitesse Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results | VTS Stock News" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294732305.md" description: "Vitesse Energy reported Q2 2026 net income of $33.1 million and adjusted EBITDA of $40.2 million, driven by a $40.2 million non-cash gain on commodity derivatives. Production averaged 17,354 Boe/d, up 9% sequentially. The company declared a $0.4375/share dividend for Q3 2026. Vitesse revised its 2026 annual production guidance to 16,300-17,200 Boe/d and capital expenditures to $65-$80 million, citing market conditions." datetime: "2026-08-03T12:06:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294732305.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294732305.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294732305.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Vitesse Energy Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results | VTS Stock News See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers.Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google Add on Google GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vitesse Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTS) (“we,” “our,” “Vitesse,” or the “Company”) today reported the Company’s second quarter 2026 financial and operating results. **SECOND QUARTER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS** - As previously announced, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4375 per common share to be paid on September 30, 2026 - Net income of $33.1 million and Adjusted Net Income(1) of $1.8 million, including a non-cash unrealized gain on commodity derivatives of $40.2 million - Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $40.2 million - Cash flow from operations of $25.4 million and Free Cash Flow(1) of $16.3 million - Production of 17,354 barrels of oil equivalent (“Boe”) per day (60% oil) - Total cash capital expenditures of $20.7 million - Total debt of $158.5 million and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio(1) of 1.0 (1)Non-GAAP financial measure; see reconciliation schedules at the end of this release **MANAGEMENT COMMENTS** “In the second quarter, Vitesse’s capital allocation strategy continued to deliver results, with production increasing 9% from the previous quarter following the successful integration of the Powder River Basin assets acquired in April,” stated Jamie Benard, Vitesse’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “While we’ve received a number of questions about whether Vitesse’s strategy has changed, the answer is simple: it has not. We will continue to prioritize a durable fixed dividend, allocate capital only where returns exceed our hurdle rates and maintain a strong balance sheet. With our third quarter dividend now declared, Vitesse has returned capital to stockholders for fifteen consecutive quarters since becoming a public company.” **STOCKHOLDER RETURNS** On July 29, 2026, Vitesse declared its third quarter cash dividend of $0.4375 per share for stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026, which will be paid on September 30, 2026. On June 30, 2026, the Company paid its second quarter cash dividend of $0.4375 per share to common stockholders of record as of June 15, 2026. **FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS** Second quarter net income was $33.1 million and Adjusted Net Income was $1.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $40.2 million. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. Oil and natural gas production for the second quarter of 2026 averaged 17,354 Boe per day, a sequential increase of 9% from the first quarter of 2026. Oil represented 60% of production and 95% of total oil and natural gas revenue. Total revenue, including the effects of our realized hedges, was $72.8 million. Vitesse’s average realized oil and natural gas prices before hedging were $91.98 per Bbl and $1.17 per Mcf, respectively, during the second quarter of 2026. The Company had hedges covering 84% of oil production and its realized oil price with hedging was $71.14 per Bbl. Its realized natural gas price with hedging was $1.55 per Mcf. Lease operating expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $18.0 million, or $11.38 per Boe. General and administrative expenses totaled $6.2 million, or $3.89 per Boe. **LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES** As of June 30, 2026, Vitesse had $0.9 million in cash and $158.5 million of borrowings outstanding on its revolving credit facility. Vitesse had total liquidity of $117.4 million as of June 30, 2026, consisting of cash and $116.5 million of committed borrowing availability under its revolving credit facility. During the second quarter of 2026, Vitesse invested $21.1 million in development capital expenditures and acquired $0.7 million of oil and gas properties. Vitesse also recorded a $1.1 million purchase price adjustment received on the Powder River Basin Acquisition in the second quarter of 2026. **OPERATIONS UPDATE** As of June 30, 2026, the Company owned an interest in 305 gross (6.4 net) wells that were either drilling or in the completion phase, and another 363 gross (13.0 net) locations that had been permitted for development. **REVISED 2026 ANNUAL GUIDANCE** Vitesse tightened its 2026 annual guidance in response to second quarter results and recent market conditions as set forth below: **Prior 2026 Guidance** **Revised 2026 Guidance** Annual Production *(Boe per day)* 16,000 - 17,500 16,300 - 17,200 Oil as a Percentage of Annual Production 60% - 64% 60% - 62% Total Cash Capital Expenditures *($ in millions)* $50 - $80 $65 - $80 **SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS** The following table sets forth selected financial and operating data for the periods indicated. **THREE MONTHS ENDED** **JUNE 30,** **INCREASE** **(DECREASE)** **($ in thousands, except production and per unit data)** **2026** **2025** **AMOUNT** **PERCENT** **Financial and Operating Results:** **Revenue** Oil $ 86,507 $ 66,611 $ 19,896 30 % Natural gas 4,497 15,144 (10,647 ) (70 %) Total revenue $ 91,004 $ 81,755 $ 9,249 11 % **Operating Expenses** Lease operating expense $ 17,975 $ 19,629 $ (1,654 ) (8 %) Production taxes 8,459 6,180 2,279 37 % General and administrative 6,150 311 5,839 \* Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion 34,809 34,576 233 1 % Equity-based compensation 2,735 2,403 332 14 % **Interest Expense** $ 3,022 $ 2,539 $ 483 19 % **Commodity Derivative Gain, Net** $ 22,043 $ 18,451 $ 3,592 19 % **Income Tax (Benefit) Expense** $ 6,776 $ 9,871 $ (3,095 ) (31 %) **Production Data:** Oil (MBbls) 940 1,119 (179 ) (16 %) Natural gas (MMcf) 3,832 3,630 202 6 % Combined volumes (MBoe) 1,579 1,724 (145 ) (8 %) Daily combined volumes (Boe/d) 17,354 18,950 (1,596 ) (8 %) **Average Realized Prices before Hedging:** Oil (per Bbl) $ 91.98 $ 59.50 $ 32.48 55 % Natural gas (per Mcf) 1.17 4.17 (3.00 ) (72 %) Combined (per Boe) 57.63 47.41 10.22 22 % **Average Realized Prices with Hedging:** Oil (per Bbl) $ 71.14 $ 64.21 $ 6.93 11 % Natural gas (per Mcf) 1.55 4.17 (2.62 ) (63 %) Combined (per Boe) 46.12 50.47 (4.35 ) (9 %) **Average Costs (per Boe):** Lease operating $ 11.38 $ 11.38 $ — — % Production taxes 5.36 3.58 1.78 50 % General and administrative 3.89 0.18 3.71 \* Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion 22.04 20.05 1.99 10 % \*Not meaningful. **COMMODITY HEDGING** Vitesse hedges a portion of its expected oil and natural gas production volumes to increase the predictability and certainty of its cash flow and to help maintain a strong financial position to support its dividend. Based on the midpoint of its revised 2026 guidance, Vitesse has approximately 70% of its remaining 2026 oil production hedged and approximately 48% of its remaining 2026 two-stream natural gas production hedged through its natural gas and natural gas liquids hedges. The following tables summarize Vitesse’s open commodity derivative contracts scheduled to settle after June 30, 2026. **Crude oil swaps:** **INDEX** **SETTLEMENT** **PERIOD** **VOLUME HEDGED (Bbls)** **WEIGHTED AVERAGE FIXED** **PRICE** WTI-NYMEX Q3 2026 490,679 $65.01 WTI-NYMEX Q4 2026 457,155 $64.97 WTI-NYMEX Q1 2027 270,000 $69.25 WTI-NYMEX Q2 2027 480,000 $68.05 WTI-NYMEX Q3 2027 495,000 $68.38 WTI-NYMEX Q4 2027 465,000 $67.88 WTI-NYMEX Q1 2028 360,000 $70.60 WTI-NYMEX Q2 2028 360,000 $70.60 WTI-NYMEX Q3 2028 360,000 $70.60 WTI-NYMEX Q4 2028 270,000 $70.80 WTI-NYMEX Q1 2029 180,000 $66.50 WTI-NYMEX Q2 2029 180,000 $66.50 WTI-NYMEX Q3 2029 180,000 $66.50 WTI-NYMEX Q4 2029 180,000 $66.50 **Crude oil collars:** **INDEX** **SETTLEMENT** **PERIOD** **VOLUME HEDGED (Bbls)** **WEIGHTED AVERAGE** **FLOOR/CEILING PRICE** WTI-NYMEX Q3 2026 213,000 $61.62 / $72.58 WTI-NYMEX Q4 2026 168,000 $58.04 / $67.51 WTI-NYMEX Q1 2027 300,000 $55.75 / $66.44 WTI-NYMEX Q2 2027 45,000 $60.00 / $64.25 **Natural gas collars:** **INDEX** **SETTLEMENT** **PERIOD** **VOLUME HEDGED (MMBtu)** **WEIGHTED AVERAGE** **FLOOR/CEILING PRICE** Henry Hub-NYMEX Q3 2026 1,510,800 $3.73 / $4.90 Henry Hub-NYMEX Q4 2026 1,452,700 $3.73 / $4.90 Henry Hub-NYMEX Q1 2027 795,000 $4.00 / $5.68 **Natural gas basis swaps:** **INDEX** **SETTLEMENT** **PERIOD** **VOLUME HEDGED (MMBtu)** **WEIGHTED AVERAGE FIXED** **PRICE** Chicago City Gate to Henry Hub Q3 2026 1,510,800 $(0.100) Chicago City Gate to Henry Hub Q4 2026 1,452,700 $(0.100) Chicago City Gate to Henry Hub Q1 2027 795,000 $0.300 **Natural gas liquids swaps:** **SETTLEMENT PERIOD** **VOLUME HEDGED (Bbls)** **WEIGHTED AVERAGE FIXED PRICE** 2H 2026 129,738 $31.77 2027 115,714 $32.92 The following table presents Vitesse’s settlements on commodity derivative instruments and unsettled gains and losses on open commodity derivative instruments for the periods presented: **THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,** **(in thousands)** **2026** **2025** Realized (loss) gain on commodity derivatives (1) $ (18,170 ) $ 5,271 Unrealized gain on commodity derivatives (1) 40,213 13,180 Total commodity derivative gain $ 22,043 $ 18,451 (1) Realized and unrealized gains and losses on commodity derivatives are presented herein as separate line items but are combined for a total commodity derivative gain (loss) in the statements of operations included below. Management believes the separate presentation of the realized and unrealized commodity derivative gains and losses is useful, providing a better understanding of our hedge position. **SECOND QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL** In conjunction with Vitesse’s release of its financial and operating results, investors, analysts and other interested parties are invited to listen to a conference call with management on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. An updated corporate slide presentation that may be referenced on the conference call will be posted prior to the conference call on Vitesse’s website, www.vitesse-vts.com, in the “Investor Relations” section of the site, under “News & Events,” sub-tab “Presentations.” Those wishing to listen to the conference call may do so via the Company’s website or by phone as follows: Website: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=GpKD5XwJ Dial-In Number: 877-407-0778 (US/Canada) and +1 201-689-8565 (International) Conference ID: 13761677 - Vitesse Energy Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Replay Dial-In Number: 877-660-6853 (US/Canada) and +1 201-612-7415 (International) Replay Access Code: 13761677 - Replay will be available through August 11, 2026 **UPCOMING INVESTOR EVENTS** Vitesse management will participate in the following upcoming investor events: - EnerCom Denver Energy Conference - Denver - August 18-19, 2026 - Midwest IDEAS Conference - Chicago - August 27, 2026 Any investor presentations to be used for this event will be posted prior to the event on Vitesse’s website, www.vitesse-vts.com, in the “Investor Relations” section of the site, under “News & Events,” sub-tab “Presentations.” **ABOUT VITESSE ENERGY, INC.** Vitesse Energy, Inc. is focused on returning capital to stockholders through owning financial interests predominantly as a non-operator in oil and gas wells drilled by leading U.S. operators. More information about Vitesse can be found at www.vitesse-vts.com. **FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS** This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release regarding Vitesse’s financial position, operating and financial performance, business strategy, dividend plans and practices, guidance, plans and objectives of management for future operations, and industry conditions are forward-looking statements. When used in this release, forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by terms or phrases such as “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “believe,” “expect,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “target,” “could,” “plan,” “intend,” “seek,” “goal,” “will,” “should,” “may” or other words and similar expressions that convey the uncertainty of future events or outcomes. Items contemplating or making assumptions about actual or potential future production and sales, market size, collaborations, and trends or operating results also constitute such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and important factors (many of which are beyond Vitesse’s control) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements, including the following: changes in oil and natural gas prices; the pace of drilling and completions activity on Vitesse’s properties; Vitesse’s ability to acquire additional development opportunities; potential acquisition transactions; integration and benefits of acquisitions, including the Powder River Basin Acquisition, or the effects of such acquisitions on Vitesse’s cash position and levels of indebtedness; changes in Vitesse’s reserves estimates or the value thereof; disruptions to Vitesse’s business due to acquisitions and other significant transactions; infrastructure constraints and related factors affecting Vitesse’s properties; cost inflation or supply chain disruption; ongoing legal disputes over the Dakota Access Pipeline; the impact of general economic or industry conditions, nationally and/or in the communities in which Vitesse conducts business; changes in the interest rate environment, legislation or regulatory requirements; changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of and changes in tariffs and resulting consequences; conditions of the securities markets; Vitesse’s ability to raise or access capital; cyber-related risks; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; and financial or political instability, health-related epidemics, acts of war (including continued hostilities in the Middle East, including conflict with Iran and disruption to key maritime shipping routes in the region, the conflict in Ukraine and developments in Venezuela) or terrorism, and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory and technical factors affecting Vitesse’s operations, products and prices. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future results is included in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and other sections of Vitesse’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as updated from time to time in amendments and subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which describe factors that could cause Vitesse’s actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Vitesse has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Vitesse’s control. Vitesse does not undertake any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by the federal securities laws. **FINANCIAL INFORMATION** **VITESSE ENERGY, INC.** **Consolidated Statements of Operations** **FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED** **FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED** **JUNE 30,** **JUNE 30,** **(In thousands, except share data)** **2026** **2025** **2026** **2025** **Revenue** Oil $ 86,507 $ 66,611 $ 146,524 $ 125,535 Natural gas 4,497 15,144 11,891 22,390 Total revenue 91,004 81,755 158,415 147,925 **Operating Expenses** Lease operating expense 17,975 19,629 33,310 33,484 Production taxes 8,459 6,180 14,124 11,953 General and administrative 6,150 311 14,736 12,442 Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion 34,809 34,576 65,996 61,139 Equity-based compensation 2,735 2,403 3,460 4,873 Total operating expenses 70,128 63,099 131,626 123,891 **Operating Income** 20,876 18,656 26,789 24,034 **Other (Expense) Income** Commodity derivative gain (loss), net 22,043 18,451 (32,963 ) 18,279 Interest expense (3,022 ) (2,539 ) (5,637 ) (5,443 ) Other (expense) income, net (40 ) (38 ) (77 ) 126 Total other income (expense) 18,981 15,874 (38,677 ) 12,962 **Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes** $ 39,857 $ 34,530 $ (11,888 ) $ 36,996 (Provision for) Benefit from Income Taxes (6,776 ) (9,871 ) 2,689 (9,669 ) **Net Income (Loss)** $ 33,081 $ 24,659 $ (9,199 ) $ 27,327 Weighted average common shares – basic 42,041,479 39,104,962 41,064,396 36,106,598 Weighted average common shares – diluted 42,852,652 40,967,995 41,064,396 38,043,765 Net income (loss) per common share – basic $ 0.79 $ 0.62 $ (0.22 ) $ 0.76 Net income (loss) per common share – diluted $ 0.77 $ 0.60 $ (0.22 ) $ 0.72 **VITESSE ENERGY, INC.** **Consolidated Balance Sheets** **JUNE 30,** **DECEMBER 31,** **(in thousands, except shares)** **2026** **2025** **Assets** Current Assets Cash $ 884 $ 1,328 Accrued revenue 52,429 30,620 Commodity derivatives 1,768 14,252 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,274 5,967 Total current assets 58,355 52,167 Oil and Gas Properties-Using the successful efforts method of accounting Proved oil and gas properties 1,607,002 1,525,890 Less accumulated DD&A and impairment (757,363 ) (691,963 ) Total oil and gas properties, net 849,639 833,927 Other Property and Equipment—Net 99 123 Commodity derivatives 8,950 184 Other noncurrent assets 6,604 6,949 Total assets $ 923,647 $ 893,350 **Liabilities and Equity** Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 11,832 $ 11,803 Accrued liabilities 38,764 39,141 Commodity derivatives 4,293 — Other current liabilities 327 307 Total current liabilities 55,216 51,251 Revolving credit facility 158,500 124,500 Deferred tax liability 64,804 67,493 Asset retirement obligations 15,612 14,022 Commodity derivatives — 46 Other noncurrent liabilities 5,592 6,721 Total liabilities $ 299,724 $ 264,033 **Commitments and Contingencies** **Equity** Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively $ — $ — Common stock, $0.01 par value, 95,000,000 shares authorized; 42,802,648 and 40,615,302 shares issued at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 428 406 Additional paid-in capital 634,744 630,961 Accumulated deficit (11,249 ) (2,050 ) Total equity 623,923 629,317 Total liabilities and equity $ 923,647 $ 893,350 **NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES** Vitesse defines Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss) before (i) non-cash gains and losses on unsettled derivative instruments, (ii) non-cash equity-based compensation, (iii) provision for (Benefit from) income taxes, and (iv) certain other items such as material general and administrative costs, reduced by the estimated impact of income tax expense. Net Debt is calculated by deducting cash on hand from the amount outstanding on our revolving credit facility as of the balance sheet or measurement date. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before expenses for interest, income taxes, depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion, and excludes non-cash equity-based compensation and non-cash gains and losses on unsettled derivative instruments in addition to certain other items such as material transaction and general and administrative costs. Vitesse defines Free Cash Flow as cash flow from operations, adjusting for changes in operating assets and liabilities in addition to certain other items such as material general and administrative costs, less development of oil and gas properties. Management believes the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors to gain an overall understanding of financial performance. Specifically, management believes the non-GAAP financial measures included herein provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain items that management believes are not indicative of Vitesse’s core operating results. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are used by management for budgeting and forecasting as well as subsequently measuring Vitesse’s performance, and management believes it is providing investors with financial measures that most closely align to its internal measurement processes. A reconciliation of each of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included below. **RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME** **(in thousands)** **FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED** **JUNE 30, 2026** Net Income $ 33,081 Add: Unrealized gain on derivative instruments (40,213 ) Equity-based compensation 2,735 Provision for income taxes 6,776 Adjusted Income Before Adjusted Income Tax Expense 2,379 Adjusted Income Tax Expense(1) (554 ) **Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP)** **$** **1,825** (1) The Company determined the income tax impact on the “Adjusted Income Before Adjusted Income Tax Expense” using the relevant statutory tax rate of 23.3%. **RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT AND ADJUSTED EBITDA** **(in thousands, except for ratio)** **AT JUNE 30, 2026** Revolving Credit Facility $ 158,500 Less: Cash 884 **Net Debt** **$** **157,616** **(in thousands, except for ratio)** **FOR THE THREE** **MONTHS ENDED** **JUNE 30, 2026** **FOR THE TRAILING** **TWELVE MONTHS** **ENDED** **JUNE 30, 2026** Net Income (Loss) $ 33,081 $ (11,249 ) Add: Interest expense $ 3,022 $ 10,399 Provision for (Benefit from) income taxes 6,776 (2,561 ) Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and accretion 34,809 134,269 Equity-based compensation 2,735 8,833 Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments (40,213 ) 9,474 Transaction and other G&A, net — 2,678 **Adjusted EBITDA** **$** **40,210** **$** **151,843** **Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio** **1.0** **RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW** **(in thousands)** **FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED** **JUNE 30, 2026** Net cash provided by operating activities $ 25,444 Add: Changes in operating assets and liabilities 11,986 Cash flow from operations before changes in operating assets and liabilities 37,430 Less: Development of oil and gas properties (21,087 ) **Free Cash Flow** **$** **16,343** View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260803109813/en/ **INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACT** Ben Messier, CFA Director – Investor Relations and Business Development (720) 532-8232 benmessier@vitesse-vts.com Source: Vitesse Energy, Inc. ### Related Stocks - [VTS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VTS.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Vitesse Energy CEO Highlights Dividend Focus, Acquisition Flexibility at EnerCom](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296665286.md) - [VTS: Q2 2026 net income climbed to $33.1M on $91M revenue, with strong liquidity and capital returns](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294735010.md) - [Xcel Energy sets BRL 0.26 per unit distribution for payment Oct. 26, 2026](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296646864.md) - [Public Storage announces R$ 0.41 per unit dividend for Q3 2026](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296635332.md) - [REG - UIL Limited UIL Finance Ltd - Purchase of 2026 ZDP Shares](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296518280.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**