VAALCO Energy Inc. Announces Fourth‑Quarter 2025 Dividend

VAALCO Energy Inc. (NYSE: VAI), a Houston‑based energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of crude oil and natural gas assets, has announced a dividend for its fourth quarter of 2025. The board declared a dividend of $0.0625 per share, payable to all holders of record on the dividend date. The dividend announcement was reported by Seeking Alpha and corroborated by GlobeNewswire on 10 November 2025.

Dividend Context

The dividend represents a modest return to shareholders, reflecting the company’s disciplined cash‑flow management amid ongoing exploration and production activities in the Philippines, Gabon, and the Texas Gulf Coast. With a market capitalization of roughly $408.7 million and a trailing price‑to‑earnings ratio of 10.62, the payout aligns with VAALCO’s strategy of balancing reinvestment in high‑potential fields with shareholder value creation.

Recent Financial Updates

Shortly before the dividend announcement, VAALCO released its earnings presentation for the quarter/half‑year ended 30 September 2025. Although the details of that presentation were distributed through Indian exchanges (BSE and NSE), the focus remained on the company’s global portfolio and its continued partnership‑driven expansion in South and North America, as well as Africa. The presentation, available in Mumbai on 8 November 2025, highlighted the company’s ongoing exploration interests and its production profile in key regions.

Share Performance Snapshot

  • Close price (6 November 2025): $3.92
  • 52‑week high (11 November 2024): $5.88
  • 52‑week low (7 April 2025): $3.00

The dividend announcement is likely to be viewed favorably by income‑seeking investors, potentially providing a catalyst for a modest uptick in the share price following the ex‑dividend date.

Looking Ahead

VAALCO Energy remains committed to its core mission of acquiring and developing hydrocarbon assets worldwide. The company’s website, www.vaalco.com , provides further details on its property portfolio and strategic initiatives. As VAALCO continues to navigate the evolving energy landscape, its dividend policy signals a confidence in both its operational performance and its capacity to generate sustainable shareholder returns.