Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Aug 17, 2026

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Q2 EPS of $0.57 beat the $0.34 consensus, production exceeded guidance, full-year production expectations increased, and record adjusted free cash flow was reported. The stock closed at an August 19 window high after gaining 10.8% in five sessions.

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Idea window: 8/19/2026 – 8/26/2026Sector: Energy

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$17.07
Market Cap
$2.73B
1D Return
+4.34%
YTD Return
+54.90%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
-7.0
P/B
1.3
P/S
1.4
EV/EBITDA
6.0
Div Yield
—

Fundamental Analysis

7.0

Key Financial Insights: • Profit rebound • Strong cash flow • Leverage caution TALO has recently shifted from a weak full-year loss to strong quarterly profitability and cash generation, but leverage and prior accumulated losses still temper the outlook.

turnaround
leverage

Price Behavior

6.5

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Higher lows • Breakout momentum • Range top risk Support Level: $14.08-$14.38 Resistance Level: $15.18-$15.27 TALO has shifted from a choppy base into a constructive short-term uptrend over the last month, but after a fast ~15% rebound it now needs to hold above the mid-$15 area to avoid a pause or pullback.

bullish
uptrend

Sentiment & News

7.5

Key News Insights: • Earnings beat • Record cash flow • Guidance raised Talos Energy delivered a strong quarter with an earnings beat, record free cash flow, and higher production guidance, while strategic expansion efforts support a more constructive outlook for TALO.

bullish
growth
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AI Summary

6.9
Positive

TALO is shifting from a pure oil-price lever to a cash-flow-backed turnaround story, but the real test now is whether its improved free cash flow can fund acquisitions and deepwater growth without letting higher leverage and execution risk overwhelm the thesis.

CashFlow
ExecutionRisk
OilPrices
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Description

Talos Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico. As of December 31, 2021, it reported proved reserves of about 161.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, comprising both oil and natural gas. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Aug 19Aug 26TALOTalos Energy Inc.
Q2 EPS of $0.57 beat the $0.34 consensus, production exceeded guidance, full-year production expectations increased, and record adjusted free cash flow was reported. The stock closed at an August 19 window high after gaining 10.8% in five sessions.
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