NYSE:EGY VAALCO Energy (EGY) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Hard Truth About Investing For Retirement (From Insiders Exposed) (Ad) Free egy Stock Alerts $6.39 -0.04 (-0.62%) (As of 04/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$6.22▼$6.4050-Day Range$4.23▼$7.4852-Week Range$3.51▼$7.51Volume864,234 shsAverage Volume1.11 million shsMarket Capitalization$659.90 millionP/E Ratio11.41Dividend Yield3.91%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get VAALCO Energy alerts: Email Address VAALCO Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy3.08% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.32Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.20 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector199th out of 234 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry66th out of 77 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for VAALCO Energy. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.08% of the outstanding shares of VAALCO Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVAALCO Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in VAALCO Energy has recently increased by 13.17%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipVAALCO Energy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.91%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthVAALCO Energy has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of VAALCO Energy is 44.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EGY. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVAALCO Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.32. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for VAALCO Energy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 14 people have searched for EGY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 14 people have added VAALCO Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, VAALCO Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of VAALCO Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions50.32% of the stock of VAALCO Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of VAALCO Energy is 11.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of VAALCO Energy is 11.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 16.73.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVAALCO Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.40. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsThe Gold Grab of the CenturyWhen central banks buy gold… The rich buy right along with them. And central banks are buying at breakneck pace. Last year… 1,037 tons. Just 45 tons less than the record set two years ago.That's why we have released our Free Precious Metals Investment Guide. About VAALCO Energy Stock (NYSE:EGY)VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada. The company holds 58.8% interest in the Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block covering an area of approximately 46,200 gross acres located offshore in the Republic of Gabon in West Africa. It also owns 100% interest in the Eastern Desert, which contains West Gharib, West Bakr and North West Gharib merged concessions covering as area of approximately 45,067 acres, as well as Western Desert, which contains the South Ghazalat concession covering as area of approximately 7,340 acres located in Egypt. In addition, the company production and working interests in Cardium light oil and Mannville liquids-rich gas assets covering as area of 47,400 gross acres located near the north of Calgary, Alberta; and an undeveloped block offshore Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. VAALCO Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More EGY Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EGY Stock News HeadlinesApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Downgraded by StockNews.comApril 25, 2024 | globenewswire.comVAALCO Schedules First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 28, 2024 | Tranzact (Ad)What is Medicare Supplement Insurance?Original Medicare helps covers a lot of hospital and medical services, but it still leaves some out- of- pocket medical costs to recipients. Make sure your family’s nest egg is protected from unpredictable medical expenses. Consider applying for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan that travels with you. April 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 Earnings Forecast for VAALCO Energy, Inc. Issued By Roth Capital (NYSE:EGY)April 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting Sundance Energy Australia (OTCMKTS:SDCJF) and VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY)April 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) Lifted to Strong-Buy at StockNews.comApril 12, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Energy Stocks Poised for Profits in AprilApril 8, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Small-Cap Stocks for the Thinking SpeculatorApril 28, 2024 | Tranzact (Ad)What is Medicare Supplement Insurance?Original Medicare helps covers a lot of hospital and medical services, but it still leaves some out- of- pocket medical costs to recipients. Make sure your family’s nest egg is protected from unpredictable medical expenses. Consider applying for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan that travels with you. April 4, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Energy Stocks to Invest in for April GainsApril 3, 2024 | wsj.comVaalco Energy Inc.April 2, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Under-$10 Dividend Stocks Put on Your Radar in AprilMarch 28, 2024 | investing.comStifel cuts VAALCO Energy stock target to GBP7.22, maintains BuyMarch 25, 2024 | globenewswire.comVAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Finalization of Agreements in Equatorial GuineaMarch 21, 2024 | investorplace.comCheap Thrills: 7 Promising Value Stocks You Can Buy for Under $20March 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVAALCO Energy, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their PredictionsMarch 14, 2024 | lse.co.ukEARNINGS AND TRADING: Castillo losses double; GCP proposes wind-downMarch 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCrude Oil Moves Higher; Dollar General Posts Upbeat EarningsMarch 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVAALCO Energy Inc (EGY) Reports Record Financial Results for 2023March 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial and Operating ResultsMarch 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comVAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial and Operating ResultsMarch 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comOil & Gas Stock Roundup: CVX & HES Take Center StageMarch 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comVAALCO Announces Participation in 36th Annual Roth ConferenceMarch 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVaalco Energy: Diversification One Deal At A TimeMarch 6, 2024 | investorplace.comHidden Penny Gems: 3 Stocks With Triple-Digit Growth ProspectsMarch 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comVAALCO Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference CallFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comVaalco enters Ivory Coast with $66M deal for Svenska PetroleumSee More Headlines Receive EGY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for VAALCO Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/07/2024Last Earnings3/13/2024Dividend Payable3/28/2024Today4/28/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Current SymbolNYSE:EGY CUSIP91851C20 CIK894627 Webwww.vaalco.com Phone(713) 623-0801Fax713-623-0982Employees189Year Founded1985Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.56 Trailing P/E Ratio11.41 Forward P/E Ratio31.95 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$60.35 million Net Margins13.26% Pretax Margin32.99% Return on Equity14.34% Return on Assets7.94% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16 Current Ratio1.79 Quick Ratio1.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$455.07 million Price / Sales1.45 Cash Flow$1.72 per share Price / Cash Flow3.71 Book Value$4.55 per share Price / Book1.40Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares103,270,000Free Float102,241,000Market Cap$659.90 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.29 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. George Walter-Mitchell Maxwell (Age 58)CEO & Director Comp: $1.2MMr. Ronald Y. Bain (Age 57)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $770.5kMr. Thor Pruckl (Age 63)Chief Operating Officer Mr. Jason J. Doornik (Age 54)Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Comp: $252.18kMr. Matthew R. Powers (Age 48)Executive VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary Ms. Julie J. RayVice President of TreasuryAl PetrieInvestor Relations CoordinatorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBerryNASDAQ:BRYSilverBow ResourcesNYSE:SBOWSandRidge EnergyNYSE:SDW&T OffshoreNYSE:WTIDiversified EnergyNYSE:DECView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSimplicity Wealth LLCBought 11,969 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.012%Arcadia Investment Management Corp MIBought 14,400 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.014%Kovack Advisors Inc.Sold 30,800 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.224%Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLCBought 19,543 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.019%Unison Advisors LLCBought 1,734 shares on 4/12/2024Ownership: 0.124%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EGY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have EGY shares performed in 2024? VAALCO Energy's stock was trading at $4.49 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EGY shares have increased by 42.3% and is now trading at $6.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting VAALCO Energy? VAALCO Energy saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,180,000 shares, an increase of 13.2% from the March 31st total of 2,810,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,120,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.8 days. View VAALCO Energy's Short Interest. When is VAALCO Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 7th 2024. View our EGY earnings forecast. How can I listen to VAALCO Energy's earnings call? VAALCO Energy will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were VAALCO Energy's earnings last quarter? VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE:EGY) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 13th. The energy company reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.22. The energy company had revenue of $149.15 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $130.53 million. VAALCO Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.34% and a net margin of 13.26%. How often does VAALCO Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for VAALCO Energy? VAALCO Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 26th. Investors of record on Friday, March 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.063 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.94%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 7th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.06. Read our dividend analysis for EGY. Is VAALCO Energy a good dividend stock? VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.91%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 44.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for EGY. What ETFs hold VAALCO Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of VAALCO Energy (NYSE:EGY) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM) and iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL).Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS). What is Cary Bounds' approval rating as VAALCO Energy's CEO? 3 employees have rated VAALCO Energy Chief Executive Officer Cary Bounds on Glassdoor.com. Cary Bounds has an approval rating of 42% among the company's employees. This puts Cary Bounds in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of VAALCO Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other VAALCO Energy investors own include Abraxas Petroleum (AXAS), Seanergy Maritime (SHIP), Acasti Pharma (ACST), Micron Technology (MU), Atlantic Power (AT), Palatin Technologies (PTN), CTI BioPharma (CTIC), Nevsun Resources (NSU) and Pulmatrix (PULM). Who are VAALCO Energy's major shareholders? VAALCO Energy's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Kovack Advisors Inc. (0.22%), Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.21%), Unison Advisors LLC (0.12%), Doliver Advisors LP (0.04%), Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC (0.02%) and Arcadia Investment Management Corp MI (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrew Lawrence Fawthrop, Bradley Louis Radoff, Edward David Lafehr, George WM Maxwell, Jason Doornik, Ronald Y Bain and Thor Pruckl. View institutional ownership trends. 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