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Vital Energy, Inc.

Vital Energy, Inc.

VTLENYSEEnergy
$17.92
$-0.18(-0.99%)
Market Cap$693323940
P/E Ratio—
52W High$36.72
52W Low$12.3
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

VTLE · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2024

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$40.2M▲ +185.7% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2024 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$40.2M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+185.7%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$14.7M
Q3 2025
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2024

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$40.2MCash on Hand
Total Debt$2.55BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$2.51BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 2%Debt 98%

Vital Energy, Inc. carries a net debt position of $2.51B. Total debt ($2.55B) exceeds cash on hand ($40.2M). Vital Energy, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 2% cash / 98% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$40.2M − $2.55B = −$2.51B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
VTLE annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2024Latest$40.2M+185.7%
Dec 31, 2023$14.1M-68.4%
Dec 31, 2022$44.4M-21.8%
Dec 31, 2021$56.8M+16.5%
Dec 31, 2020$48.8M+19.3%
VTLE cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Energy Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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#5
Vital Energy, Inc.
Vital Energy, Inc.YOU
VTLE
$40.2M5.8%
Energy sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) cash on hand as of December 31, 2024 is $40.2M, comprising $40.2M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Vital Energy, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Vital Energy, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Vital Energy, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +185.7% in 2024: increased +185.7% in 2024. Vital Energy, Inc. cash reserves in 2024 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Vital Energy, Inc. carries total debt of $2.55B against cash of $40.2M, resulting in a net debt position of -$2.51B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

VTLE cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2024, Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) has $40,179,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $40,179,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (September 30, 2025): $14,697,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Vital Energy, Inc. · Vital Energy, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2024