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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TALO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $13.17
1 Year Target Price $13.17
6 | Strong Buy |
3 | Buy |
2 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.92% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.44B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13.17 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 13.17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 11 | Beta 0.81 | 52 Weeks Range 6.23 - 12.71 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.23 - 12.71 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.95 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-06 | When - | Estimate -0.28 | Actual -0.27 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -8.91% | Operating Margin (TTM) -43.96% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.36% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.56% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 81.97 | Enterprise Value 2321483488 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74 |
Enterprise Value 2321483488 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.74 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.92 | Shares Outstanding 174658000 | Shares Floating 119373516 |
Shares Outstanding 174658000 | Shares Floating 119373516 | ||
Percent Insiders 26.05 | Percent Institutions 75.92 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Talos Energy
Company Overview
History and Background
Talos Energy Inc. was founded in 2011 and is an independent exploration and production company focused on the U.S. Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico. It has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic exploration and development.
Core Business Areas
- Exploration and Production: Involves the identification, acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties.
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Focuses on developing CCS projects to reduce carbon emissions from industrial sources.
Leadership and Structure
Timothy S. Duncan is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and executive management team overseeing various operational departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Talos Energy's primary product is crude oil extracted from the Gulf of Mexico. While exact market share data fluctuates, Talos is a significant player in the Gulf. Competitors include major oil companies like ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX).
- Natural Gas: Talos Energy also produces and sells natural gas. Similar to crude oil, market share is dynamic. Competitors include Antero Resources (AR) and EQT Corporation (EQT).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is cyclical and influenced by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and environmental regulations. Offshore drilling is capital intensive and faces environmental scrutiny.
Positioning
Talos Energy is a mid-sized independent operator with a focus on the Gulf of Mexico. Its competitive advantages include its expertise in offshore operations and its CCS initiatives.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is multi-trillion dollar in size. Talos Energy targets niche opportunities within the Gulf of Mexico, positioning it to capture a portion of this TAM through focused exploration, production, and CCS projects.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Expertise in Gulf of Mexico operations
- Strategic acquisitions
- Early mover in CCS projects
- Strong management team
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Sensitivity to oil and gas price volatility
- Reliance on offshore drilling
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Further expansion of CCS business
- Increased demand for low-carbon energy solutions
- New exploration opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico
- Potential for strategic partnerships
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Increased environmental regulations
- Competition from larger oil companies
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- XOM
- CVX
- OXY
- MUR
- APA
Competitive Landscape
Talos Energy is a smaller player compared to majors like ExxonMobil and Chevron. It competes by focusing on specific areas like the Gulf of Mexico and developing expertise in CCS.
Major Acquisitions
Stone Energy
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Talos's footprint in the Gulf of Mexico.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Discuss the company's revenue and earnings growth over the past 5 years. To be updated with real data
Future Projections: Provide analyst estimates for future revenue and earnings growth. To be updated with real data
Recent Initiatives: Focus on CCS project developments, acquisitions of new oil and gas properties and exploration efforts.
Summary
Talos Energy is a mid-sized oil and gas company specializing in the Gulf of Mexico. It has a strong expertise in the region and is expanding into CCS. High debt and oil price volatility pose risks. Future growth hinges on its CCS projects and exploration success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Industry reports
- Analyst reports
- Publicly available information
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is dynamic and may change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Talos Energy
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-05-10 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Paul R. A. Goodfellow | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 700 | Website https://www.talosenergy.com |
Full time employees 700 | Website https://www.talosenergy.com |
Talos Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States and Mexico. It also engages in the development of carbon capture and sequestration. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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