Vista Energy (VISTAA) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
20 May, 2026Key value drivers and operational highlights
1,520 ready-to-drill locations in Vaca Muerta, with 434 wells on production at Q1-26 and 588.1 MMboe proved reserves (89% oil) at YE-25.
Q1-26 production reached 134.7 Mboe/d, with 67% of oil sales exported at export parity and lifting costs at $4.3/boe, down 69% since 2018.
Adj. EBITDA for LTM was $1,772 MM with a 66% margin at a $61.3/bbl realized oil price; cash balance stood at $615 MM and net leverage at 1.7x as of Q1-26.
Portfolio enhanced by acquiring non-operating stakes in Bandurria Sur (25.1%) and Bajo del Toro (35%) in May 2026, adding 240 wells to inventory and boosting pro forma production to 157.3 Mboe/d.
Robust midstream infrastructure with 162 Mbbl/d crude oil takeaway capacity and 197 Mbbl/d treatment capacity.
Financial performance and growth
Production grew 5.5x since 2018, driven by shale oil projects, with a reserves replacement ratio of 605% in 2025 and 698 booked net locations at YE-25.
Lifting costs reduced by 69% since 2018, supporting high margins; Adj. EBITDA margin reached 66% LTM and ROACE was 29%.
Export-driven revenue growth since 2021, with oil export volumes up 7.2x and export revenues up 7.5x; 67% of Q1-26 oil sales were exports.
Planning to expand export revenues by 2.8x from 2025 to 2028, underpinned by increased export capacity and favorable oil prices.
Free cash flow projected at $2.8 Bn cumulative for 2026-2028, with annual recurring FCF of $2.0 Bn by 2030.
Capital structure and funding
Net leverage ratio improved to 1.7x at Q1-26, with a target of <1.0x by YE-26; gross debt at $3.6 Bn and cash at $615 MM.
Average debt maturity extended to 4.0 years, with an average cost of debt at 6.5%.
Raised ~$3.5 Bn through dual-listing on NYSE and 30 bond issuances in domestic and international markets.
Resilient business model with strong cash flow generation and sensitivity analysis showing robust FCF even under lower Brent scenarios.
Latest events from Vista Energy
- Record Q3 2025 production, revenue, and EBITDA, with strong margins and acquisition gains.VISTAA
Q3 20251 Jun 2026 - Production and EBITDA surged 67% and 64% in Q1 2026, with guidance raised for 2026.VISTAA
Q1 202630 Apr 2026 - Record production, EBITDA, and reserves in 2025 set up strong growth for 2026.VISTAA
Q4 202527 Feb 2026 - Q2 2024 saw 40% production growth, 66% revenue increase, and 90% higher EBITDA.VISTAA
Q2 20243 Feb 2026 - Q3 2024 saw record production and revenue growth, but profits fell on higher costs.VISTAA
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - Record production and reserves growth in 2024, but Q4 margins and net income declined.VISTAA
Q4 202427 Dec 2025 - Q1 2025 saw 47% production growth, a major acquisition, and margin expansion.VISTAA
Q1 202525 Dec 2025 - Production to hit 180,000 BOE/day and EBITDA $2.8B by 2028, driven by exports and innovation.VISTAA
Investor Day 202515 Nov 2025 - Record production, export growth, and emissions reduction position for strong future value.VISTAA
Investor Presentation5 Aug 2025