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- symbol VST
- Rev/Share 64.02
- Book/Share 15.3708
- PB 10.8658
- Debt/Equity 3.3593
- CurrentRatio 0.9947
- ROIC 0.1997
- MktCap 56448326634.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.8411
- PFCF 34.3151
- PE 49.1412
- Debt/Assets 0.4603
- DivYield 0.0054
- ROE 0.2256
- Rating B-
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | VST | KeyBanc Capital Markets | -- | Overweight | -- | $217 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | Wells Fargo | -- | Overweight | -- | $238 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | TD Cowen | -- | Buy | -- | $250 | Oct. 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | VST | Jefferies | Buy | Hold | -- | $230 | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | Scotiabank | -- | Sector Outperform | -- | $256 | Sept. 22, 2025 |
| Upgrade | VST | Daiwa Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | $250 | Sept. 17, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | Melius | -- | Buy | -- | $295 | Aug. 20, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | Raymond James | -- | Strong Buy | -- | $216 | June 13, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | Goldman | -- | Neutral | -- | $134 | April 4, 2025 |
| Initiation | VST | Daiwa Securities | -- | Neutral | -- | $120 | March 5, 2025 |
News
Vistra Outperforms Industry in the Past Month: How to Play the Stock?
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?
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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.
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
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
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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Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: November 26, 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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VST vs. SO: Which Utility Stock Looks More Attractive for Now?
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VST's rising earnings outlook, strong ROE and faster sales growth sharpen its edge in a head-to-head comparison with SO.
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Why Vistra, AppLovin and Oracle Are Spiraling Today
Published: November 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative
With the markets taking investors on a roller coaster ride of late, three technology stocks are on the downward slope today, including Vistra (NYSE: VST), AppLovin (Nasdaq: APP) and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL).
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Vistra Outperforms Its Industry YTD: Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VST stock gains 29.9% year to date as clean energy demand, hedging strength and portfolio expansion fuel its momentum.
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The 1 Thing That Can Slow AI's Growth — And 3 Stocks That Will Profit From It
Published: November 17, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Because artificial intelligence (AI) demand is growing so rapidly, and data centers are such power-hungry operations, the one thing that will slow AI's rapid ascent is energy supply.
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One Of The Best High-Yield Setups I've Ever Seen
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
There is a major market disconnect emerging in the midst of the AI boom. I discuss why this disconnect provides investors with one of the most attractive high-yielding investment opportunities I have ever seen with near-term catalysts. I also share some of my top picks to profit from this disconnect.
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Vistra Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Lag, '25 Guidance Narrowed
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Vistra tops Q3 earnings forecasts but misses on revenues, trims 2025 outlook, and continues its aggressive share buybacks.
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Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: November 11, 2025 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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Compared to Estimates, Vistra (VST) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Vistra (VST) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Vistra Corp. (VST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Vistra Corp. ( VST ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Eric Micek James Burke - President, CEO & Director Kristopher Moldovan - Executive VP & CFO Stacey Dore - Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer & Executive VP of Public Affairs Conference Call Participants Shahriar Pourreza - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Steven Fleishman - Wolfe Research, LLC William Appicelli - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to Vistra's Third Quarter 2025 …
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Vistra Misses Revenue by 19% but Doubles Down with $1 Billion Buyback
Published: November 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST) reported Q3 2025 earnings before market open on November 6, missing revenue expectations sharply while signaling confidence through aggressive 2026 guidance and a $1 billion share buyback authorization.
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Vistra Set to Post Q3 Earnings: What to Expect From the Stock?
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
VST's third-quarter results may show stronger revenues due to rising clean power demand, and the hedging program and integrated business model continue to support its operation.
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If I Could Only Buy 2 High-Yield Funds, It Would Be These
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
These two high-yield funds combine dependable income with exposure to some of the strongest long-term secular trends. They offer high yields that are backed by portfolios filled with high-quality companies. They also trade at very attractive valuations and provide strong dividend growth.
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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