Talos Energy (TALO) Misses Estimates in Q4 2025 Report

The share price of Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) fell by 13.71% between February 18 and February 25, 2026, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week.

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) is a leading energy company focused on offshore oil and gas exploration and production in the United States Gulf Coast, the Gulf of America, and offshore Mexico.

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) reported lower-than-expected results for Q4 2025 on February 24, with the company’s adjusted loss per share of $0.44 missing estimates by $0.11. Revenue for the quarter also declined by over 19% YoY to $392.2 million and fell below consensus by $37 million. Talos reported a net loss of $202.6 million in Q4, driven in part by non-cash impairment of $170 million. Meanwhile, net loss for the full-year 2025 came in at $494.3 million.

Despite the challenges, Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) maintained strong cost management throughout 2025, with its operating costs on average 30% lower than the offshore peer group average. Moreover, the company generated around $72 million in free cash flow improvements in the year, far exceeding its initial target of $25 million.

Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:TALO) was recently included in our list of the 12 Best Crude Oil Stocks to Buy as Tensions Rise.

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