Vistra Corp. (VST)

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Vistra (VST) Q4 Earnings
VST
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Vistra (VST) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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VST vs. NRG: Which Utility Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
NRG, VST
Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy edges out Vistra with stronger ROE, higher yield and better recent performance.

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Vistra's 2026 Guidance Reinforces Its Multi-Year Growth Path
VST
Published: February 26, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra (NYSE: VST) delivered a record-setting full-year 2025 performance, with Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA reaching $5.91 billion, surpassing the company's own original guidance midpoint by roughly $112 million.

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VST Stock Underperforms Industry in the Past 6 Months: How to Play?
VST
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Vistra's shares lag the industry after a Moss Landing setback, but rising data-center demand and bold acquisitions could reshape the outlook.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
VST
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra (VST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Investors Heavily Search Vistra Corp. (VST): Here is What You Need to Know
VST
Published: February 18, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Vistra (VST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Vistra Stock Looks Ready to Topple Technical Resistance
VST
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) stock is up 1.4% to trade at $173.87 at last glance, while sporting a 10.9% nine-month lead.

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Goldman Sachs Just Upgraded These 3 Stocks to a Buy Rating
BHVN, NVDA, VIK, VST
Published: February 09, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Goldman initiated a buy rating on Biohaven targeting its IgAN treatment in an over $40B U.S. market.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Vistra Corp. (VST) is a Trending Stock
VST
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra (VST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Vistra vs. Public Service Enterprise: Which Utility Stock Stands Out?
PEG, VST
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST and PEG continue to efficiently serve their customers, the power generated from the nuclear power plants allows them to provide a large volume of emission-free electricity.

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Vistra: Pullback Driven By Accounting Optics, Not Fundamentals
VST
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Vistra Corp. (VST) is undervalued due to market misperceptions of earnings volatility, despite disciplined hedging and robust cash generation. Recent share price weakness reflects non-cash GAAP hedge losses and not fundamental deterioration; management reaffirmed guidance and introduced strong 2026 EBITDA/FCF growth targets. Vistra's capital allocation framework targets $10 billion in deployment through 2027, blending aggressive buybacks, balance sheet optimization, and high-return reinvestments.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
VST
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Vistra (VST) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Vistra Stock Can Gain 78%, Says Pro. Here's What it'll Take.
VST
Published: January 20, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Shares of Vistra (NYSE:VST) are going through a bit of a slump, now down around 24% from its peak.

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Vistra Outperforms Industry in the Past Month: How to Play the Stock?
VST
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST stock climbs 2% on a $4 billion Cogentrix deal and a 20-year clean power pact with Meta.

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Vistra (VST) Soars 10.5%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
VST
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra (VST) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

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Meta Signs Deals With 3 Nuclear Energy Companies to Power Data Centers
META, OKLO, VST
Published: January 09, 2026 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Meta signed agreements with three nuclear energy companies to help power its artificial intelligence-focused data centers.

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Wall Street Roundup: Is Everything Priced In But Normalcy?
BAC, C, CAT, DAL, GS, HAL, IIPR, JBHT, META, MU, OKLO, RBLX, SNDK, VST, WFC
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

AI-driven demand is fueling outsized gains in memory, storage, and power infrastructure stocks, with SNDK up 71% in a month and MU up 230% in 2025. Geopolitical events, notably US action in Venezuela, boosted oil and defense stocks, but pressured Canadian oil sands due to heavy crude competition.

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Meta signs nuclear energy deals with Oklo, Vistra, and TerraPower to support its AI ambitions
META, OKLO, VST
Published: January 09, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Julia Boorstin joins 'Money Movers' to report on Meta's nuclear energy deals aimed to help power its data centers and AI ambitions

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Options Corner: GEV Shrugs Off Downgrade Amid META, OKLO & VST Deal
META, OKLO, GEV, VST
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Neutral

GE Vernova (GEV) appeared to shrug off a downgrade from Baird in the hour before Friday's opening bell. The downgrade comes After Meta Platforms (META) tapped Vistra (VST) and Oklo Inc. (OKLO) to supply electricity for the social media conglomerate.

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Why Utilities Stocks Are Your Best Friend in 2026
AEP, CEG, VST
Published: January 08, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

For as long as most people can remember, utility stocks have been the investing equivalent of eating your vegetables.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
VST
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Vistra (VST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Vistra Stock Surges on Plans of $4.7 Billion Acquisition
VST
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) stock is up 5.6% to trade at $171.97, after the utility company revealed plans to buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued roughly $4.7 billion.

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Vistra: Power Hungry AI And Robust Monetization Opportunities - Upside Ahead
VST
Published: January 01, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

VST is reiterated as a Buy, supported by the cheaper valuations after a sector-wide/AI-related correction and the management's promising preliminary FY2026/FY2027 adj EBITDA guidance. VST proves itself as a real beneficiary of the ongoing data center boom and the insatiable power demand environment, as observed in the higher realized prices. The management has also executed robust capital allocation across significant share repurchases, dividend payouts, growth capex, and accretive acquisitions.

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VST vs. Dominion Energy: Which Utility Power Stock Offers More Upside?
D, VST
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dominion and Vistra continue to efficiently serve their customers from the strong volume of clean electricity generated from production plants.

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Vistra: Undeniable Positives Despite The Downward Drag
VST
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Vistra's share price has been sliding downwards in H2 2025, which reflects more on its stretched valuations earlier than anything fundamental. Even with some concerns on the recent deal for its Comanche nuclear power plant, its a step in the right direction. Vistra's positive adjusted EBITDA outlook also reflects fundamental strength. In the near term, VST's Buy case is unconvincing considering its overvaluation, but rising power demand in the US and policy focus on energy can make it a winner.

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Can Lower Interest Rates Amplify VST Stock's Growth Strategy?
VST
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST's growth strategy gains traction as falling interest rates lower costs and boost demand for clean power.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Vistra Corp. (VST) is a Trending Stock
VST
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Vistra (VST). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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ChatGPT Turns Three. 5 Stocks Which Have Soared in the AI Era and What Comes Next.
APP, AVGO, NRG, NVDA, VST
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia and Broadcom are taking the headlines in the AI battle but there are other companies which have won big since the launch of ChatGPT.

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Powering Up: How a Credit Upgrade Fuels Vistra's AI Ambitions
VST
Published: November 27, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral

The energy sector is witnessing a shift in how investors view Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Historically, companies that generated and sold electricity on the open market were seen as volatile, risky investments tied strictly to the ups and downs of commodity prices.

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Vistra Has Earned Its Premium, But There's Little Margin For Error
VST
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Vistra remains a Hold as the stock's upside is balanced by significant risks and a valuation that already prices in strong execution. VST's strengths include a diversified power generation portfolio, recent acquisitions, and exposure to rising U.S. electricity demand, but operational setbacks and high debt add risk. Current valuation reflects optimism, leaving little room for error; any project missteps or regulatory changes could drive the stock lower.

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About Vistra Corp. (VST)

  • IPO Date 2016-10-05
  • Website https://www.vistracorp.com
  • Industry Independent Power Producers
  • CEO James A. Burke
  • Employees 6850

Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company. The company operates through six segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. It retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 20 states in the United States and the District of Columbia. The company is also involved in the electricity generation, wholesale energy purchases and sales, commodity risk management, fuel production, and fuel logistics management activities. It serves approximately 4.3 million customers with a generation capacity of approximately 38,700 megawatts with a portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Vistra Energy Corp. and changed its name to Vistra Corp. in July 2020. Vistra Corp. was founded in 1882 and is based in Irving, Texas.