Talos Energy (TALO) 10% Owner C.V. Sells $30M of Stock

Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. sold 1.73 million shares of Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE: TALO) on October 9, 2026.

Inside Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V.'s Trade

Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., a beneficial owner of more than 10% of Talos Energy, sold 1.73 million shares. This sale reflects a strategic decision, as it continues to manage its holdings in the company.

Other Institutional Activity in Talos Energy

Several other institutional investors have made adjustments to their holdings in Talos Energy. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 332,505 shares, bringing its total to 19,891,604 shares worth about $353.5 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake by 350,337 shares, ending with 9,818,903 shares valued at approximately $174.5 million. State Street Corporation added 224,989 shares, totaling 8,231,706 shares worth about $146.3 million. In contrast, Sourcerock Group, LLC reduced its position by 1,053,279 shares, now holding 6,895,998 shares valued at about $122.5 million. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake by 356,301 shares, totaling 6,226,170 shares worth approximately $110.6 million.

Talos Energy Inc. Stock Up 0.5%

As of October 16, 2026, Talos Energy's stock is trading around $17.06. This level is above its 50-day moving average by about 2% and 16.7% above its 200-day moving average. However, it is about 8.9% below its 52-week high of $18.73, indicating some recent weakness.

Recent Earnings

Talos Energy reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $1.98 billion. The company has a revenue growth of 56.6% year-over-year, but it is facing challenges with a net margin of -20.5% and a return on equity of -17.8%. The next earnings report is expected on November 3, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Talos Energy Inc.

In addition to the recent sale by Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V., other insiders have also been active. General Counsel William S Moss III sold 120,000 shares on September 2, 2026, at an average price of $17.32, totaling about $2.1 million. Another transaction occurred on October 6, 2026, when Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. sold 480,000 shares at an average price of $16.96, valued at approximately $8.1 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 15, 2026, Citigroup maintained its Buy rating on Talos Energy with a new price target of $21.00, up from $18.00. This follows earlier ratings from Stephens & Co. and Roth Capital, which both had targets of $20.00 and $17.00, respectively, indicating a generally positive outlook among analysts.

About Talos Energy

Talos Energy Inc., based in Houston, Texas, focuses on exploring and producing oil and gas in the United States and Mexico. The company operates through two main segments: Upstream and Carbon Capture and Sequestration. Talos Energy was founded in 2011 and has around 700 employees.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Talos Energy as it approaches its next earnings date on November 3, 2026. The recent insider activity, particularly the significant sale by Control Empresarial de Capitales, raises questions about future ownership dynamics. Watch for further updates and filings as the company navigates its operational challenges and market conditions.