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.
Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (VIST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.90 per share.
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Vista Energy's robust management and strategic acquisitions have driven significant production growth in the Argentine Vaca Muerta basin since its inception in 2017. The Vaca Muerta basin's productivity surpasses major U.S. basins, positioning Vista as a key player in Argentina's unconventional oil sector. Financial performance from 2018 to 2024 shows remarkable growth, with EBITDA increasing from $195 million to $900 million and proven reserves rising to $3.2 billion.
Vista Energy's stock price surged 650% over five years, driven by strong operational growth, increased oil production, and expanding global demand, positioning it for continued growth. Q3 2024 results show a 53% YOY revenue increase, with oil production up 53% and adjusted EBITDA rising 37%, highlighting operational efficiency. Vista's investments in Vaca Muerta and global financing strategies, including bond issuance, underpin its long-term growth potential and financial stability.
Vista Energy is a high-growth, Vaca Muerta pure play, expected to reach 95k BOED by 2025 and 150k BOED by 2030. The company is nearing self-funding status, potentially enabling debt reduction, dividends, and share buybacks, assuming oil prices stay above US$60bbl. Vista's valuation is attractive with a price target of US$73, driven by a 5x EV/EBITDA multiple, reflecting its superior growth profile.
While higher lifting expenses hurt VIST's Q3 earnings, increased production and realized commodity prices offset the negative partially.