Atb Cap Markets Issues Positive Estimate for VET Earnings

Vermilion Energy Inc. (NYSE:VET - Free Report) TSE: VET - Atb Cap Markets increased their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Vermilion Energy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, March 6th. Atb Cap Markets analyst A. Arif now expects that the oil and gas company will earn $0.40 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.38. Atb Cap Markets has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Vermilion Energy's current full-year earnings is $0.22 per share.

Separately, StockNews.com upgraded Vermilion Energy from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday.

Vermilion Energy Stock Up 5.8 %

Shares of VET stock traded up $0.43 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $7.76. 1,792,992 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,118,858. The company has a quick ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The company's 50-day moving average price is $9.27 and its 200-day moving average price is $9.57. The company has a market cap of $1.20 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.07 and a beta of 1.91. Vermilion Energy has a 12 month low of $7.09 and a 12 month high of $12.79.

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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vermilion Energy

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its stake in Vermilion Energy by 345.4% during the 3rd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 592,839 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $5,790,000 after purchasing an additional 459,746 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in Vermilion Energy during the third quarter valued at approximately $1,947,000. Verition Fund Management LLC purchased a new stake in Vermilion Energy in the third quarter worth approximately $555,000. Alberta Investment Management Corp grew its position in Vermilion Energy by 12.8% in the 4th quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp now owns 719,000 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $6,764,000 after purchasing an additional 81,500 shares during the period. Finally, Two Sigma Advisers LP grew its position in Vermilion Energy by 72.8% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Advisers LP now owns 1,040,076 shares of the oil and gas company's stock worth $10,162,000 after purchasing an additional 438,200 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 31.91% of the company's stock.

Vermilion Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 31st will be issued a $0.0903 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 31st. This is a boost from Vermilion Energy's previous quarterly dividend of $0.09. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.66%. Vermilion Energy's payout ratio is -163.64%.

Vermilion Energy Company Profile

Vermilion Energy Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas. The company has properties in West Central Alberta, southeast Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and West Pembina in Canada; Wyoming in the United States; southwest Bordeaux and Paris Basin in France; the Netherlands; Germany; Ireland; Croatia; Slovakia; and Australia.