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$EGY

Vaalco Energy, Inc.

XNYS

$5.61+3.12%+$0.1700Prev $5.44LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is EGY up today? It is at $5.61 (+3.12%), and our scanner flagged it 6 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment EGY spikes, and full due diligence on EGY — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$5.61
Change today
+3.12%
Previous close
$5.44
52-week range
$3.36 – $6.72
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$564M
Dividend yield
4.60% ($0.25)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
107.0M
Live vendor count
Insider ownership
3.0%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-24
Institutional own.
69.02%
Total held
72.1%
Tradeable float
29.9M
28% of shares · after 3% insiders + 69% institutions
Short interest
6.6M
▲ +29% vs prior · as of 2026-06-30
Short % of float
22.2%
Days to cover
3.5d
Avg daily volume
1.1M
Next earnings
Aug 6 · in 15d
Classification
Exchange
XNYS

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Why is $EGY up today?

2 alerts today13.3x RVOL

EGY is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on EGY today, peaking at 13.3x its normal volume.

Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $EGY moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile🔥 Heavily shorted · 22% of floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy1 analyst
Avg target $9.15(+63% upside)
Range $9 – $9
1 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$EGY Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish87Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: +3.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$EGY Activity

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Alert· 1h ago +1.3% vs EMA
$EGY near 200 EMA: +1.30% from 200 EMA at 11:38 AM ET
at $5.58
Alert· 1h ago 13.3× RVOL
EGY hit 13.266x RVOL at 11:38 AM ET
at $5.58
Alert· 7h ago -1.29%
$EGY moved -1.29% in 1 min (Level 1) at 5:02 AM ET
at $5.44
Alert· 20h ago +1.8% vs EMA
EGY 200EMA (5m) Trending · 78 bars · L3 · +1.78% above EMA · slope +0.34%
at $5.45
Alert· 20h ago +0.8% vs EMA
EGY 200EMA (1m) Trending · 260 bars · L5 · +0.83% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $5.45
Alert· 21h ago 5.5× RVOL
EGY hit 5.547x RVOL at 3:00 PM ET
at $5.42
Alert· 23h ago 45.5× RVOL
EGY hit 45.521x RVOL at 1:43 PM ET
at $5.40
Alert· 1d ago +0.2% vs EMA
EGY 50EMA (1m) Trending · 103 bars · L4 · +0.22% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $5.32
Alert· 1d ago 6.5× RVOL
EGY hit 6.542x RVOL at 1:55 PM ET
at $5.32
Alert· 5d ago -1.55%
$EGY moved -1.55% in 1 min (Level 1) at 8:49 AM ET
at $5.17
News· SEC EDGAR· 42d ago
VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· SEC EDGAR· 47d ago
VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Shareholder Vote
News· SEC EDGAR· 71d ago
VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 75d ago
VAALCO ENERGY INC /DE/ filed an 8-K: Results of Operations, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· Benzinga· 75d ago Bullish
Vaalco Energy, Inc. Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 92d ago Bullish
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Announces Positive Operational Update
News· The Motley Fool· 114d ago Bullish
Oil and Fertilizer Prices May Soon Have Ripple Effects on These 3 Commodities Stocks
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 135d ago Neutral
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Provides Operational Update on Offshore Gabon Drilling Program

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EGY stock FAQ

Why is $EGY up today?

EGY is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 2 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on EGY today, peaking at 13.3x its normal volume.

What is the EGY stock price today?

EGY last traded at $5.61, up 3.12% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does EGY report earnings?

Vaalco Energy, Inc. (EGY) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, August 6, 2026, about 15 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does EGY pay a dividend?

Yes. EGY currently has a dividend yield of about 4.60% ($0.25 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live EGY alerts?

The EGY Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged EGY 6 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is EGY on?

EGY (Vaalco Energy, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $564M.

Is EGY good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge EGY for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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