TT International Dumps 691,645 VIST Shares in Q2 2025

As per its SEC filing dated July 10, 2025, TT International Asset Management sold off 691,645 shares of Vista Energy (VIST) during the second quarter. Following this sale, they retained 277,876 shares, valued at $13.29 million as of July 10, 2025. This amounted to 2.5% of their reportable equity assets as reported on June 30, 2025.

What else to know

TT International Asset Management’s top holdings as of June 30, 2025:

  • PAM: $152.97 million (29.2% of AUM).
  • BABA: $134.51 million (25.6% of AUM).
  • BMA: $125.59 million (23.9% of AUM).
  • RNW: $57.67 million (11.0% of AUM).
  • TGS: $51.49 million (9.8% of AUM).

On July 10, 2025, Vista Energy ended the day at $48.92, marking a 9.88% increase from its price one year prior. However, it lagged behind the S&P 500 by 2.73 percentage points during this period. The projected price-to-earnings ratio for the next twelve months was 10.49, and over a five-year span, Vista Energy’s revenue grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.69%.

Company overview

Metric Value
Market capitalization $4.66 billion
Revenue (TTM) $1.77 billion
Net income (TTM) $481.66 million
One-year price change 9.88%

Company snapshot

  • Engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America, with principal assets in Vaca Muerta and additional producing assets in Argentina and Mexico.
  • Operates through subsidiaries, managing approximately 183,100 acres and holding proved reserves of 181.6 million barrels of oil equivalent.
  • Serves energy distributors and industrial clients across Latin America, with a focus on resource development and efficient production.

Foolish take

The fluctuations in Vista Energy’s share price are hard to ignore. Over the course of a year, the stock had climbed by 9.9%, but following TT International Asset Management’s announcement of their second-quarter share sale on July 10, the stock dropped sharply. This institutional sale made headlines on the very same day as Vista Energy released its Q2 earnings report, leading to a downturn in the energy company’s shares. At present, the energy stock has fallen by approximately 10% over the past year.

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In the second quarter, I observed a significant leap in both production and revenue for Vista Energy, with a 81% and 54% increase respectively compared to the same period last year. Notably, their net income also saw an impressive rise of 68%. However, it’s important to note that this surge was largely due to a one-time gain of $202.5 million from the acquisition of Petronas E&P Argentina S.A. during the quarter.

When we exclude this one-time gain, as well as other factors like deferred income tax and impairments, Vista Energy’s adjusted earnings actually dipped 21% year over year, falling short of analysts’ expectations.

With the completion of the Petronas E&P Argentina acquisition, Vista Energy now holds a 50% share in LACh, an unconventional black-oil property situated within the Vaca Muerta region. This $900 million transaction has substantially increased Vista’s production capabilities and added strategic midstream energy assets to its collection, thereby enhancing its diversification. As a result, Vista Energy presents an engaging energy stock that is worth keeping an eye on.

Glossary

1. Reportable assets under management (AUM): These are the portions of a fund’s assets that must be disclosed in quarterly SEC filings.
2. Stake: This refers to the ownership interest or percentage of a company held by an investor or fund.
3. Post-trade holding: This is the number of shares or value of a position remaining after a transaction has been completed.
4. Forward price-to-earnings ratio: This is a valuation metric that compares a company’s current share price to its estimated future earnings per share.
5. Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): This is the annualized rate of growth for a value over a specified period, assuming compounding.
6. Vaca Muerta: This is a major shale oil and gas formation in Argentina, known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves.
7. Assets under management (AUM): These are the total market values of investments managed by a fund or investment firm.
8. Regulatory filing: These are official documents submitted to government agencies, such as the SEC, to disclose financial or operational information.
9. Market value: This is the current worth of an asset or holding based on the latest market price.
10. Trailing the S&P 500: This means underperforming the S&P 500 index over a specified period.
11. Exploration and production: These are the processes of searching for and extracting oil and gas resources.
12. Principal assets: These are the most important or valuable holdings owned by a company or fund.

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2025-07-24 00:06