The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, March 6, edition that RBC Capital analyst Greg Pardy continues to rank Vermilion Energy "sector perform." The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Pardy boosted his share target by a loonie to $15. Analysts on average target the shares at $13.66. Mr. Pardy says in a note: "Vermilion Energy delivered solid fourth quarter results, slightly higher production volumes of 121,308 boe/d, lower unit operating costs of $11.86, and a current tax recovery of $17.2-million which drove its bottom line. The company reaffirmed its 2026 budget which points toward mid-point production of 120,000 boe/d (118,000-122,000 boe/d) (30-per-cent oil & liquids) anchored by a mid-point capital program of $615-million ($600-$630 million). Vermilion's first quarter production is expected to average 122,000-124,000 boe/d (70-per-cent natural gas), modestly exceeding our prior estimate of 119,250 boe/d. Under futures pricing, Vermilion is trading at a 2026 debt-adjusted cash flow multiple of 3.3 times (vs. our Canadian intermediate E&P peer group avg. of 5.5 times) and a free cash flow yield of 14 per cent (vs. our peer group at 9 per cent)."