AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Vitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS)

Vitesse Energy Q2 2026 net income rises to $33.1 million; revenue up 11%

Mixed Impact 3 of 5 earnings Written later

Vitesse Energy reported second quarter 2026 net income of $33.1 million, up from $24.7 million a year earlier, and total revenue of $91.0 million, up 11%. Net income includes a non-cash unrealized derivative gain of $40.2 million, and adjusted net income was $1.8 million, so the reported profit gain relies heavily on that non-cash item. The company also narrowed its 2026 production and capital expenditure guidance and declared a third quarter dividend of $0.4375 per share.

Key points

  • Net income was $33.1 million ($0.77 diluted per share) versus $24.7 million ($0.60 per diluted share) in Q2 2025; adjusted net income was $1.8 million.
  • Total revenue was $91.0 million, up 11% from $81.8 million; average realized oil price before hedging was $91.98 per Bbl, up 55%.
  • 2026 guidance was narrowed: production to 16,300-17,200 Boe per day (from 16,000-17,500) and total cash capital expenditures to $65-80 million (from $50-80 million).
  • Third quarter dividend of $0.4375 per share is payable September 30, 2026, to holders of record as of September 15, 2026.

The filing

CompanyVitesse Energy, Inc. (VTS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 3, 2026, 4:11 PM ET
Accession number0001944558-26-000045

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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