Talos Energy (TALO) Misses Estimates in Q4 2025 Report

The share price of Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) fell by 13.71% between February 18 and February 25, 2026, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week.

Talos Energy (TALO) Misses Estimates in Q4 2025 Report

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) is a leading energy company focused on offshore oil and gas exploration and production in the United States Gulf Coast, the Gulf of America, and offshore Mexico.

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) reported lower-than-expected results for Q4 2025 on February 24, with the company’s adjusted loss per share of $0.44 missing estimates by $0.11. Revenue for the quarter also declined by over 19% YoY to $392.2 million and fell below consensus by $37 million. Talos reported a net loss of $202.6 million in Q4, driven in part by non-cash impairment of $170 million. Meanwhile, net loss for the full-year 2025 came in at $494.3 million.

Despite the challenges, Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) maintained strong cost management throughout 2025, with its operating costs on average 30% lower than the offshore peer group average. Moreover, the company generated around $72 million in free cash flow improvements in the year, far exceeding its initial target of $25 million.

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) was recently included in our list of the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise.

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