VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) Stock Price & Analysis
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (EGY) closed at USD 6.43 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, up 0.63% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.39; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 6.38–6.46 on volume of 1,112,575 shares. Market capitalization is $676.38M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.37–6.72 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
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Key facts (EGY)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $350M, net income -$109M (-31.1% margin) (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (4 analysts), mean target USD 10.2 (range 9.9–10.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +75.0% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +159.1% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.12, revenue estimate $131M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (EGY)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $199M | $354M | $455M | $479M | $359M | $350M |
| Operating income | $79.1M | $171M | $159M | $136M | -$20.6M | -$36.5M |
| Net income | $81.8M | $51.9M | $60.4M | $58.5M | -$41.4M | -$109M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.37 | $0.73 | $0.56 | $0.56 | -$0.40 | — |
| Operating margin | 39.7% | 48.3% | 34.9% | 28.5% | -5.7% | -10.4% |
| Net margin | 41.1% | 14.6% | 13.3% | 12.2% | -11.5% | -31.1% |
| Revenue growth | +196.3% | +78.0% | +28.4% | +5.3% | -25.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $48.7M | $37.2M | $121M | $82.7M | $58.9M | — |
| Total debt | $0K | $0K | $0K | $0K | $60.0M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (EGY)
P/S 1.9x · EV/EBITDA 12.2x · EV/Sales 2.4x · P/B 1.8x · Earnings yield -16.09% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.96% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.29% · Net debt $147M · EV $823M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 7.8x, Dec 2023 7.9x.
Analysts (EGY)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 4 analysts; mean target USD 10.2 (low 9.9, high 10.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EGY)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +75.0% | +159.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | +75.3% | +20.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 45.0% | 56.3% |
| Max drawdown | -25.3% (May 2026→Jun 2026) | -56.6% (May 2022→May 2025) |
EGY earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.00 | $0.06 | Miss −$0.06 | +3.8% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.00 | $0.06 | Miss −$0.06 | +7.8% |
| May 7, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.45 | $0.05 | Miss −$0.50 | -7.3% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.45 | $0.05 | Miss −$0.50 | +13.1% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.02 | $0.02 | Miss −$0.04 | -3.2% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.02 | $0.02 | Miss −$0.04 | +2.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.02 | $0.02 | Miss −$0.04 | +7.9% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.10 | −$0.04 | Miss −$0.06 | -3.1% |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
EGY recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 10-Q | Quarterly report · period ended Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K | Quarterly results; Regulation FD disclosure |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | Vanguard Capital Management: 4.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
EGY revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabon | $91.8M | 67.9% | +56.7% |
| Egypt | $43.4M | 32.1% | +30.4% |
| Total revenue | $135.2M | 100% | — |
EGY revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil Sales & Purchase Agreements | $101.1M | 74.8% | +53.3% |
| Total revenue | $135.2M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
EGY customer concentration
In the period ended Jun 30, 2026, 3 direct customers each accounted for at least 10% (47%, 16%, 14%) of revenue, per the company's 10-Q filed Aug 10, 2026. The company does not name them.
EGY company outlook (results filed Oct 7, 2026)
- “We expect to have the first new producer online near the end of the year, with meaningful production increases expected in 2027.”
- “Our continued success and organic project pipeline support Vaalco's strategic focus on growing production, reserves and value for our shareholders." 1 About Vaalco Vaalco Energy Inc. is an African-focused independent energy company with a diversified portfolio of production, development and exploration assets in Gabon, Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire and Equatorial Guinea.”
- “(v) expectations of future balance sheet strength; and (vi) expectations of future equity and enterprise value. 2 Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by the forward-looking statements.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
EGY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.12 | $0.06 | +100.0% | $131.0M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.06 | $0.07 | -14.3% | $126.0M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.50 | $0.21 | −$0.71 | $446.6M | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.13 | $0.34 | -63.2% | $511.9M | 3 |
EGY options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.3% (±$0.73) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±6% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 49.5% | ±11.3% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 43.9% | ±13.6% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 78 | 44.8% | ±16.7% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 169 | 48.4% | ±25.3% |
30-day implied volatility 42.3% vs 32.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.63% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.39 |
| Open | USD 6.49 |
| Day Range | USD 6.38 – 6.46 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.37 – 6.72 |
| Volume | 1,112,575 shares |
| Market Cap | $676.38M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (EGY)
Nexqual's technical model rates EGY "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.81 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 6.03) |
| MACD | 0.14 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (EGY)
Wall Street analysts rate EGY "Buy" based on 4 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 10.2 (range USD 9.9–10.5), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 4 |
| Mean Target | USD 10.2 |
| High Target | USD 10.5 |
| Low Target | USD 9.9 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (EGY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.12 |
| Revenue Estimate | $131.00M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0 vs est 0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.45 vs est 0.05 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.02 vs est 0.02 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.1 vs est -0.04 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EGY)
| Total Revenue | $349.82M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +39.50% |
| Gross Margin | +58.03% |
| Operating Margin | +47.51% |
| Profit Margin | -31.11% |
| ROE | -24.40% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.69 |
| Current Ratio | 0.44 |
| Total Cash | $30.39M |
| Total Debt | $261.78M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EGY)
Nexqual rates VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -25% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 58%, operating -10% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $30M cash and investments vs $177M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $213M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -29%, ROA -11.2% (last 4 quarters, SEC) |
Ownership (EGY)
| Insider Ownership | +3.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +72.87% |
| Shares Outstanding | 105.19M |
| Float | 101.78M |
| Short % of Float | +7.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
Leadership (EGY)
VAALCO Energy, Inc. is led by George Walter-Mitchell Maxwell, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
| CEO & Director | George Walter-Mitchell Maxwell |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Ronald Y. Bain |
| Chief Operating Officer | Thor Pruckl |
| Executive Vice President of Technical & Business Development | Casey Donohue |
| Director of Investor Relations and FP & A | Landis Blackburn |
Major Backers & Investors (EGY)
Notable institutional backers of VAALCO Energy, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /ks, First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.9% |
| Kornitzer Capital Management Inc /ks | 4.01% |
| First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP | 3.14% |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 2.18% |
| Fidelity | 1.09% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.5% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.66% |
| State Street | 4.92% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.38% |
| Geode Capital | 2.86% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 11:10 UTC.
From VAALCO Energy, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-16)
Partnerships
- Full title to fixed and movable assets that are charged to cost recovery will usually pass from the contractor to the relevant government agency when its total costs have been recovered in accordance with the concession agreement, or at the time of relinquishment of the concession agreement with respect to all assets chargeable to the operations whether recovered or not, whichever occurs earlier.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Our operations are subject to risks associated with climate change and potential regulatory programs meant to address climate change; these programs may impact or limit our business plans, result in significant expenditures or reduce demand for our product.
- Compliance with applicable environmental laws and other government regulations could be costly and could negatively impact production.
- The laws and regulations of countries where we have activities control our current business. These laws and regulations may require that we obtain permits for our development activities, limit or prohibit drilling activities in certain protected or sensitive areas or restrict the substances that can be released in connection with our operations.
- Our operations could result in liability for personal injuries, property damage, natural resource damages, crude oil spills, discharge of hazardous materials, remediation and clean-up costs and other environmental damages.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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