Talos Energy Inc. (TALO) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 6, 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
$16.84
Market Cap
$2.81B
1D Return
-2.60%
YTD Return
+52.81%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
-7.2
P/B
1.4
P/S
1.4
EV/EBITDA
6.2
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Margin Expansion • Liquidity Improvement • Elevated Leverage TALO's profitability, margins, cash flow, and liquidity improved sharply in Q2 2026, but high leverage, negative retained earnings, and EBITDA's divergence from operating income remain key risks.

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Price Behavior

6.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Uptrend weakening • Resistance sellers • Support critical Support Level: $16.50–$16.72 Resistance Level: $17.47–$17.75 TALO remains bullish over the last month but weakening near $17.47–$17.75 resistance; hold $16.50–$16.72 support or risk a deeper pullback.

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Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Record Cash Flow • Raised Production Outlook • Institutional Buying • News View: The developments support a constructive near-term outlook for TALO, though execution on growth projects remains key. Talos Energy delivered record cash flow and above-guidance production, lifting its outlook amid growing investor interest and positive momentum.

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AI Summary

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Neutral

Talos has evolved from an offshore recovery play into a leveraged acquisition-and-execution bet, with upside dependent on sustaining post-acquisition free cash flow and rapidly reducing debt, while any integration shortfall, offshore disruption, or oil-price weakness could cap equity value despite strong recent results.

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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.
Closed-2.6%
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