VTS Vitesse Energy, Inc. Insider Trading

Director Steinberg buys 40,882 shares of VTS at $16.16, adding 60.5% to holdings as stock trades 40.9% below 52-week high.

Joseph S Steinberg, a Director, purchased 40,882 shares at $16.16 on 2026-06-15, expanding his stake from 67,618 to 108,500 shares (a 60.5% increase in holdings). The purchase occurred as Vitesse Energy's stock has declined 40.9% from its 52-week high of $27.15 and is trading 12.6% lower over the past 30 days and 17.8% lower over 90 days. While Steinberg's cross-ticker track record shows strong buy timing (4 prior buys with 100% 90-day win rate, averaging +19.3% 90-day return), the company fundamentals are strained: net income of $-42.3M against quarterly revenue of $67.4M, with a P/E of 23.94 and market cap of $669.1M. His prior VTS transaction (buy on 2026-05-28) remains too recent to assess outcome. The timing and magnitude of this accumulation warrant examination of whether the director has visibility into operational recovery or is accumulating at depressed valuations relative to market sentiment.

Director Joseph S Steinberg bought 59,118 shares of VTS at $17.00 for $1.0M, boosting holdings by +4122.6%, despite stock down 34.7% from 52-week high.

Director Joseph S Steinberg purchased 59,118 shares of Vitesse Energy at $17.00 on 2026-05-28, increasing his holdings from 1,434 shares to 60,552 shares—a +4122.6% increase in his personal stake. The acquisition came as the stock trades at $17.73, approximately 34.7% below its 52-week high of $27.15, suggesting the transaction occurred during a period of price weakness. However, this signal is tempered by the company's fundamental challenges: the latest quarter shows a net loss of $-42,280,000.00 on revenue of $67,410,000.00, despite annual revenue growth of +13.2%. The insider's cross-ticker track record shows a 100% win rate on prior buys (2 trades averaging +30.0% 30-day return), but that historical success provides limited predictive value here given the magnitude of the loss position and the distinct risk profile of an energy sector company experiencing significant operating losses.

Director Dan O'Leary buys 10,000 VTS shares at $18.56; stock down -34.4% from 52-week high, holdings now 33.8K shares

Director Dan O'Leary purchased 10,000 shares at $18.56 on 2026-03-31, increasing holdings by 42.0% to 33.8K shares. The current price of $17.60 is 30-day -10.0% and sits -34.4% below the 52-week high of $26.82, indicating a significant decline in valuation since recent peaks. However, his prior buy at this same ticker on 2023-08-21 resulted in a -2.5% return over 90 days, and his broader cross-ticker track record shows 0 of 1 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark (avg 90d return -2.5%), suggesting a pattern of purchasing after material price deterioration without subsequent recovery. The purchase occurs with the company generating positive annual revenue growth of 13.2% but currently unprofitable (net income of $-1.3M in the latest quarter).

CEO Cree Brian sold 120,142 shares at blended avg $18.59, reducing stake by 23.4%; stock down 34.4% from 52-week high at $26.82.

Cree Brian, President & Interim CEO, executed two separate sales totaling 120,142 shares for $2,233,648.30 on March 30–31, 2026, at transaction prices of $18.65 and $18.51 respectively. The sales reduced his holdings from 513,109 shares to 392,967 shares, a 23.4% reduction in his position. The timing coincides with the stock trading 34.4% below its 52-week high of $26.82 and 10% below its 30-day average, while year-to-date revenue growth remains solid at 13.2%. His prior five trades at VTS (all sales, completed in January 2026) collectively produced positive 30-day returns ranging from 8.9% to 16.7%, though 90-day outcomes remain unmeasurable. The current filing shows a material reduction in insider holdings during a period of significant price weakness relative to recent history.

CFO Henderson James P purchases 10,000 shares at $18.69 average; stock down 10.0% in 30 days, -34.4% from 52-week high.

CFO Henderson James P executed 2 separate purchases totaling 10,000 shares for $186,900.00 at a blended average price of $18.69 on March 30–31, 2026, expanding his holdings by 6.0% to 176,204 shares. The current price of $17.60 is 5.8% below his purchase prices and 34.4% below the 52-week high of $26.82; the stock has fallen 10.0% over the past 30 days. Notably, Henderson's prior 2 trades at VTS were well-timed at the 90-day mark, including a September 2025 sell that preceded an 18.8% decline. However, the company is currently unprofitable (net income $-1.3M on revenue of $67.4M) despite 13.2% annual revenue growth, and the stock's recent momentum is decidedly negative. This purchase occurs against deteriorating price action and raises the question of whether the CFO's favorable prior timing at this ticker extends to this accumulated position in a fundamentally weakening stock.

CEO Robert W Gerrity sells 113,708 shares for $2,210,504.09 under 10b5-1 trading plan

Gerrity executed 3 separate sales totaling 113,708 shares for $2,210,504.09 over a 5-day period (Jan 16-21, 2026) at prices ranging from $19.29 to $19.66. This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning it was scheduled and not discretionary. The CEO's post-transaction holdings of 371,991 shares represent a 23.4% reduction from pre-transaction holdings of 485,699 shares. As a scheduled transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, this sale carries no timing signal and should be evaluated as a programmatic reduction rather than a discretionary decision point.

President Cree Brian sells 39,264 shares across 3 transactions (Jan 14–21) for $760,291.39 total at blended avg $19.36

Cree Brian, President of Vitesse Energy, executed 3 separate sales totaling 39,264 shares for $760,291.39 between January 14 and January 21, 2026, reducing his holdings from 503,489 to 464,225 shares (-7.8%). The transactions occurred at prices ($19.37, $19.33, $19.69) near the current market price of $19.61, which sits 28.3% below the 52-week high of $27.35. This sale activity follows two consecutive sales at the same ticker on January 14–15, suggesting ongoing discretionary disposition activity. Vitesse Energy's financials remain challenged—the company reported a net loss of $1,311,000 against quarterly revenue of $67,443,000, with a P/E of 36.31 reflecting elevated valuation relative to profitability.

Vitesse President Cree Brian sold 59,406 shares for $1.2M across 2 separate transactions (Jan 14–15, 2026).

Cree Brian, as President, executed 2 separate sales totaling 59,406 shares for $1,190,235.05 at a blended average price of $20.04, reducing his holdings by 10.6% from 562,895 to 503,489 shares. The sales occurred at prices ($20.12 and $19.82) above the current market price of $19.20, suggesting execution before recent weakness. Vitesse is trading 29.8% below its 52-week high and down 13.2% over 90 days, and the company is unprofitable with net income of $-1,311,000.00 on quarterly revenue of $67,443,000.00. While the transaction represents a material reduction in the President's stake, the company's weak profitability and current stock price trajectory provide context for viewing this as a substantial open-market reduction in insider exposure.

VTS CEO Gerrity sells 119,731 shares for $2,402,455.95 via scheduled 10b5-1 plan

Gerrity Robert W, Chief Executive Officer of Vitesse Energy, executed two separate sales totaling 119,731 shares for $2,402,455.95 on January 14-15, 2026, at a blended average price of $20.07. This sale reduced his holdings from 605,430 shares to 485,699 shares, representing a 19.8% reduction in his pre-transaction position. The transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning the sales were scheduled in advance rather than discretionary trading decisions made in response to current market conditions. The scale of the reduction—nearly one-fifth of his holdings—warrants monitoring of the remaining position concentration and any subsequent trading activity, but the scheduled nature of the plan limits what can be inferred about contemporaneous insider views of company prospects.

CFO Henderson James P sold 23,515 shares at $26.44 (total $621,666), reducing stake by 12.2% to 168,570 shares.

Henderson James P, Chief Financial Officer of Vitesse Energy Inc., sold 23,515 shares at $26.44 on 2025-09-02, reducing his holdings from 192,085 to 168,570 shares. The sale occurred near the 52-week high of $28.21, only 8.1% below peak, suggesting a discretionary decision to exit during strength. His prior buy at this ticker (2023-09-14) generated a positive 90-day return of 0.9%, demonstrating prior well-timed accumulation, though his cross-ticker track record shows modest returns (avg 90d +0.9% with 100% win rate on limited sample). The company's fundamentals remain solid with $81.8M quarterly revenue, $24.7M net income, and a market cap of $1.0B at a P/E of 25.17. Without additional context on role changes, liquidity needs, or vesting schedules, the sale represents routine portfolio activity by a senior officer exiting a position at elevated valuations relative to recent trading history.