Vista Energy (VISTAA) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
29 Oct, 2026Production base and operating performance
Q3-26 production was 169.0 Mboe/d, including 147.1 Mbbl/d of oil; 73% of oil sales volumes were exported, with all volumes sold at export parity.
Vaca Muerta acreage totals 256.5k net acres, with 1,954 net well locations, including 1,468 ready to drill and 486 wells on production.
YE-25 proved reserves were 588.1 MMboe, or 654.9 MMboe pro forma for the Bandurria Sur and Bajo del Toro interests.
LTM lifting cost was $4.4/boe, down 68% since 2018; Q3-26 adjusted EBITDA was $841.5MM, up 78% YoY, with a 68% margin.
Growth plans and financial targets
Planned activity is 100–110 wells p.a. during 2026-28, with capacity in place to deliver the production plan.
Adjusted EBITDA targets are $1.9Bn in 2026, $2.5Bn in 2027 and $2.8Bn in 2028; projected average adjusted EBITDA margin is ~67% for 2026-28.
Targeted cumulative FCF is $2.8Bn and average ROACE is >25% for 2026-28; assumptions include Brent of $85/bbl in Q2-Q4 2026, $80/bbl in 2027 and $75/bbl in 2028.
2030 vision is production above 250 Mboe/d and recurring FCF of $2.0Bn annually, assuming Brent of $75/bbl in January 2026 real terms.
Assets and development
The May 2026 Equinor transaction added non-operated interests of 25.1% in Bandurria Sur and 35% in Bajo del Toro; pro forma reserves were 655 MMboe and Sep-26 production was 176.2 Mboe/d.
A two-well pilot in a structural-fault area de-risked 18k acres in Bajada del Palo Oeste and unlocked 180 inventory locations; pilot wells averaged 55 Mbbl cumulative oil after 45 days.
Drilling and completion cost was $11.7MM per normalized well in 2H-25, down 23% from 2024; the YE-28 forecast is $11.0MM per well.
Average Vaca Muerta well time-to-market is ~120 days, versus ~2 years for Permian peers; the presentation cites this short cycle as an advantage in volatile markets.
Latest events from Vista Energy
- Record production, $334.2 MM free cash flow and reiterated 2027 targets.VISTAA
Q3 2026 - FY Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% as production grew; 2024 guidance targets 35% production growth.VISTAA
Q4 2023 - Record production, export-driven growth, and cost leadership drive strong financial results.VISTAA
Investor presentation - Record production, export-driven growth, and strategic acquisitions drive robust financials and outlook.VISTAA
Investor presentation - Record production, export-driven growth, and low costs drive robust financial and ESG performance.VISTAA
Investor presentation - Record Q2 2026 results: 156,061 BOE/d, 89% revenue growth, and strong EBITDA gains.VISTAA
Q2 2026 - Q3 2024 production and revenue surged, with guidance raised for accelerated future growth.VISTAA
Q3 2024 - Q2 2024 delivered 40% production growth, 66% revenue increase, and 90% higher EBITDA.VISTAA
Q2 2024 - Production and revenues hit record highs in 2024, with reserves and net income also surging.VISTAA
Q4 2024