Why These Energy Stocks are Losing This Week

7. Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE)

Share Price Decline Between May 13 – May. 20: 15.41%

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) is an independent energy company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas.

The stock of Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) surged earlier this month after the company posted the results for its Q1 2025, reporting an adjusted EPS of $2.37 against expectations of $2.12. However, the company’s revenue of $512.18 million fell below estimates by $18.2 million. Moreover, Vital posted an overall net loss of $18.8 million during the quarter.

Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE:VTLE) also revealed that its hedge position for the remainder of FY 2025 has reduced its near-term price risks, with about 90% of its forecasted oil production swapped at around $71 per barrel WTI. This puts the energy company at a significant advantage during the current market volatility and plunging crude oil prices. So the recent downturn in share price could be a result of investors taking their profits, as well as the slight decline in crude oil price since last week.