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As of Jan. 30, 2026, two stocks in the energy sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
VAALCO Energy is positioned for material growth as offshore wells show encouraging results. EGY's negative earnings and cash flow were temporary. The situation occurred because of field downtime and FPSO upgrades. Egyptian operations have improved, with receivables caught up and net debt reduced to about $1 million.
HOUSTON, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today provided an operational and financial update including production and sales volumes for 2025, a successful drilling update in Gabon and Egypt, positive accounts receivables update and its increased cash at bank as of December 31, 2025. Highlights and Key Items: Recorded full year 2025 sales volumes of approximately 22,100 working interest (“WI”) barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”), at the top of its guidance range of 20,800 to 22,200 WI BOEPD; Produced approximately 21,150 WI BOEPD for full year 2025, at the midpoint of its full year guidance range; Increased cash at bank by nearly $35 million to $58.8 million at December 31, 2025, while continuing to fund Vaalco's capital programs with no draws against the Company's reserve based lending facility ("RBL") in the fourth quarter; Continued strong collection of receivables in Egypt with all receivables now largely on a current basis; Successful start to the Phase Three Drilling Program offshore Gabon; Encountered high-quality reservoir in the ET-15 well in line with initial estimates; Second pilot hole, the ET-15P-ST1, encountered multiple sand intervals with detailed analysis and volumetric assessment underway to confirm commercial viability; Confirmed Baobab Ivorian (formerly MV10) Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (“FPSO”) for the Baobab field remains on track to leave the Dubai dry dock in early February to sail back to Cote d'Ivoire; and Completed successful 2025 Egyptian drilling program, which included a successful exploration well in the H-Field, Eastern Desert, that opens a new development area with an initial flow rate of approximately 450 BOEPD.
Vaalco Energy (EGY) offers compelling value at current levels, trading at a low 2.55x EV/EBITDA and $20K per flowing barrel. EGY's near-term upside is driven by resumed drilling in Gabon, seismic activity in Cote d'Ivoire, and exploration progress in Equatorial Guinea. Risks include dependence on Gabon drilling success, oil price volatility, and a high dividend payout ratio nearing 91%.
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HOUSTON, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced its Phase Three Drilling Program offshore Gabon with the spudding of the ET-15 infill well on the Etame platform.
Vaalco Energy expects FPSO repairs to conclude by January 31. Drilling rig delays in Gabon push up to $100 million in expenses into 2026. Successful sulfur removal from high-sulfur wells has lifted total production above projections.
American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in shares of Vaalco Energy Inc (NYSE: EGY) by 6.4% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 4,424,286 shares of the energy company's stock after purchasing an additional 266,514
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) Discusses Capital Program Adjustments and Production Outlook Across Asset Portfolio Transcript
HOUSTON, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced its participation in an investor event hosted by Water Tower Research (“WTR”) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern (10:00 a.m. Central and 4 p.m. London).
VAALCO Energy reported its lowest production due to the Gabon shut-in and the FPSO repairs. EGY borrowed $60 million to cover upfront expenses. Production increases in Egypt occurred because of efficiency gains.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. ( EGY ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 11, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Al Petrie George Maxwell - CEO & Director Ronald Bain - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Stephane Guy Foucaud - Auctus Advisors LLP, Research Division Jeffrey Robertson - Water Tower Research LLC Christopher Wheaton - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Charlie Sharp - Canaccord Genuity Corp., Research Division William Dezellem - Tieton Capital Management, LLC James Wilen - Wilen Investment Management Corp. Presentation Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the VAALCO Energy's Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please also note today's event is being recorded.
Vaalco Energy (EGY) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.1 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04. This compares to earnings of $0.08 per share a year ago.
HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY, LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today reported operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Highlights and Recent Key Items: Reported net income of $1.1 million ( $0.01 per diluted share), Adjusted Net Loss (1) of $10.3 million ( $(0.10) per diluted share) and Adjusted EBITDAX (1) of $ 23.7 million; Produced 15,405 net revenue interest (“NRI”) (2) barrels of oil equivalent per day (“BOEPD”), at the high end of guidance, or 19,887 working interest (“WI”) (3) BOEPD, above the midpoint of guidance; Sold 12,831 NRI BOEPD, at the high end of guidance; Increased full year production and sales guidance midpoints due to strong quarterly performance that has been near the high end of guidance through the first nine months of 2025; Further decreased full year capital guidance midpoint by 19% or $58 million from original 2025 guidance; and Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock to be paid on December 24, 2025.
HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaalco Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced that it declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2025 ($0.25 annualized), which is payable on December 24, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 21, 2025. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
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Ethic Inc. boosted its position in Vaalco Energy Inc (NYSE: EGY) by 107.1% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 93,653 shares of the energy company's stock after buying an additional 48,441 shares during the period.
Vaalco Energy (EGY) is poised for significant production growth. EGY's production ramp-up begins in Q4. Fiscal year 2026 should see significant production growth from the return of the FPSO production and accompanying drilling campaigns.
HOUSTON, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“Vaalco” or the “Company”) today announced the timing of its third quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call.