Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) announced an ambitious new growth strategy targeting a 50% increase in shale oil production by 2030, rising from 130,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) in the second half of 2025 to over 200,000 boe/d by the end of the decade.
During its capital markets day, the company outlined plans to generate $1.5 billion in cumulative free cash flow between 2026 and 2028, supported by improvements in operational efficiency and ongoing cost optimization initiatives.
Analysts at Jefferies commented that the updated goals could raise consensus EBITDA forecasts for 2027–2028 by 5% to 7%, while reinforcing the existing 2026 EBITDA outlook.
The new roadmap underscores Vista Energy’s commitment to disciplined growth, combining productivity gains with financial resilience as it seeks to expand its production base and enhance profitability over the next five years.