VIST shares fall after Q2 EPS lags estimates by a wide margin despite surging output and an upgraded yearly guidance.
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 11, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Alejandro Chernacov - Co-Founder and Strategic Planning & Investor Relations Officer Miguel Matias Galuccio - Founder, Chairman & CEO Conference Call Participants Alejandro Anibal Demichelis - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Andres Felipe Cardona Gómez - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Bruno Amorim - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Bruno Montanari - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Daniel Guardiola - Banco BTG Pactual S.A.
Vista Energy has rapidly scaled operations post-Q2, consolidating premium assets in Vaca Muerta and achieving record production—without sacrificing margins, efficiency, or strategic focus. A $500MM bond issue validated Vista's financial strength, enabling expansion without shareholder dilution while positioning it as a mature operator with global market access. Despite stellar fundamentals—62% EBITDA margin, 32% ROE, 81% YoY output growth—VIST stock still trades at discounted multiples, reflecting a valuation gap the market has yet to close.
Vista delivered 47% YoY production growth in Q1 2025, while maintaining a world-class 62% EBITDA margin and $4.7/boe lifting cost. Scale didn't compromise efficiency. The acquisition of Petronas Argentina gives Vista full control of La Amarga Chica, adding reserves, infrastructure, and massive upside with 400 potential new wells. For the first time, macro tailwinds support the story: FX liberalization, fewer trade barriers, and pro-investment reforms improve margins and execution clarity.
Vista Energy offers superior growth, lower costs, and higher margins compared to Big Oil, making it a compelling alternative for energy sector investors. The company's focus on Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale and a recent transformative acquisition accelerate production growth and strengthen its competitive position. Vista reinvests aggressively for growth, unburdened by dividend obligations, enabling it to outperform even in weak oil price environments.
Vista Oil & Gas (VIST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Lower average realized crude oil and gas prices, as well as higher lifting expenses, hurt VIST's earnings in Q1.
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Alejandro Chernacov - Co-Founder, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations Officer Miguel Galuccio - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pablo Vera Pinto - CFO Juan Garoby - CTO Matías Weissel - COO Conference Call Participants Alejandro Demichelis - Jefferies Daniel Guardiola - BTG Pactual Bruno Amorim - Goldman Sachs Andres Cardona - Citi Rodolfo Angele - JPMorgan Leonardo Marcondes - Bank of America Vicente Falanga - Bradesco BBI Kevin MacCurdy - Pickering Energy Partners George Gasztowtt - Latin Securities Victor Modanese - UBS Bruno Montanari - Morgan Stanley Operator Good day and thank you for standing by.
Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (VIST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share.
Vista is a leading oil and gas producer in Argentina, focused on the Vaca Muerta shale, with top-tier assets, strong execution, and scalable infrastructure. The company delivered 51% YoY production growth in Q4 2024, supported by 25 new wells and increased operational efficiency across its shale oil development hubs. It holds 375 million barrels of proven reserves, 205,600 net acres in Vaca Muerta, and over 1,100 high-potential drilling locations across multiple core assets.
While higher lifting expenses hurt VIST's Q4 earnings, increased production partially offsets the negative.
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Alejandro Chernacov - Co-Founder, Strategic Planning and Investor Relations Officer Miguel Galuccio - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Bruno Montanari - Morgan Stanley Andres Cardona - Citi Tasso Vasconcellos - UBS Alejandro Demichelis - Jefferies Bruno Amorim - Goldman Sachs Walter Chiarvesio - Santander Leonardo Marcondes - Bank of America Marina Mertens - Latin Securities Oriana Covault - Balanz Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to Vista's Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call.