Vermilion Energy (NYSE:VET) Price Target Raised to $15.00

Vermilion Energy (NYSE:VET) (TSE:VET) had its price objective lifted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $14.00 to $15.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a sector perform rating on the oil and gas company’s stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on VET. TD Securities restated a “hold” rating on shares of Vermilion Energy in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen upgraded Vermilion Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Vermilion Energy in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Vermilion Energy in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Vermilion Energy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Vermilion Energy currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.00.

Vermilion Energy Price Performance

Shares of Vermilion Energy stock opened at $11.33 on Thursday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $9.62 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $8.61. Vermilion Energy has a 12-month low of $5.14 and a 12-month high of $12.00. The firm has a market cap of $1.73 billion, a PE ratio of -3.70 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a quick ratio of 0.71, a current ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58.

Vermilion Energy (NYSE:VET) (TSE:VET) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 4th. The oil and gas company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.33. The firm had revenue of $334.64 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $384.74 million. Vermilion Energy had a negative net margin of 34.30% and a positive return on equity of 3.80%. As a group, equities analysts expect that Vermilion Energy will post 0.22 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Vermilion Energy

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its holdings in shares of Vermilion Energy by 12.2% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 11,846 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $99,000 after acquiring an additional 1,289 shares during the period. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA boosted its position in shares of Vermilion Energy by 5.8% during the fourth quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 26,209 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $218,000 after purchasing an additional 1,430 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vermilion Energy by 18.9% during the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 9,249 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $72,000 after purchasing an additional 1,471 shares in the last quarter. Savant Capital LLC grew its stake in Vermilion Energy by 14.8% in the third quarter. Savant Capital LLC now owns 12,989 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $102,000 after purchasing an additional 1,671 shares during the period. Finally, Hilltop National Bank raised its holdings in Vermilion Energy by 5.7% in the fourth quarter. Hilltop National Bank now owns 31,730 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $265,000 after purchasing an additional 1,720 shares in the last quarter. 31.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vermilion Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record annual production, production above guidance and robust fund flows from operations — evidence of operational momentum that supports cash generation and the payout. PR Newswire: Record production and fund flows
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a CAD 0.135/share cash dividend (payable Mar 31), the fifth consecutive annual increase — supports income investors and signals management confidence in cash flow. PR Newswire: Dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada raised its VET price target from $14 to $15 (sector perform), providing a visible upside reference for investors. Benzinga: RBC raises price target
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst/commentary (Seeking Alpha) frames VET as a deep-value natural gas play with improving balance sheet metrics and production/cost trends — supports longer-term buyer interest. Seeking Alpha: Deep value thesis
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4: EPS of $0.63 beat consensus ($0.30), but revenue missed estimates and the company still reports a negative net margin — a mixed quarter that explains divergent investor reactions. MarketBeat: Q4 results and call
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Securities reaffirmed a “hold” rating — no change in near-term analyst conviction from a notable firm. Zacks: TD Securities rating
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets and data providers reported heavy headline swings and post‑earnings selling; unclear/erroneous third‑party numbers circulated, which can amplify short‑term volatility and investor uncertainty. QuiverQuant: Market reaction and coverage

Vermilion Energy Company Profile

Vermilion Energy Inc is a Canadian-based international oil and gas producer headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Established in 1994, the company focuses on the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas reserves through its wholly owned and joint venture assets. Vermilion’s upstream operations target a balance of oil and gas projects across various regions, with an emphasis on high-quality resource plays that can deliver stable cash flow and long-term reserves replacement.

Vermilion’s product portfolio includes light and medium crude oil, heavy oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs).