Vistra Corp. (VST)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VST
  • Rev/Share 53.2755
  • Book/Share 14.2378
  • PB 14.1448
  • Debt/Equity 3.6653
  • CurrentRatio 0.8643
  • ROIC 0.1063

 

  • MktCap 68154832200.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.266
  • PFCF 27.6042
  • PE 28.1322
  • Debt/Assets 0.4626
  • DivYield 0.0044
  • ROE 0.4528

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • 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 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
Upgrade VST BofA Securities Neutral Buy $164 $152 March 4, 2025
Resumed VST BofA Securities -- Neutral -- $206 Jan. 27, 2025
Resumed VST Evercore ISI -- Outperform -- $202 Jan. 21, 2025
Initiation VST JP Morgan -- Overweight -- $178 Oct. 17, 2024
Initiation VST Exane BNP Paribas -- Outperform -- $231 Oct. 14, 2024
Initiation VST Jefferies -- Buy -- $99 Sept. 13, 2024

News

Vistra is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
VST
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

VST aims for higher second-quarter revenues and EPS as clean energy demand, data center load, and buybacks lift performance.

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Seeking Clues to Vistra (VST) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
VST
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Vistra (VST), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.

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AI's Next Power Play: Vistra (VST) or OKLO?
OKLO, VST
Published: July 31, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

VST and OKLO shares have been massive winners in the early innings of the AI boom.

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VST or D: Which Utility Stock Offers More Upside in the AI Era?
D, VST
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

VST and D ramp up renewables with strategic investments, but diverge on earnings growth, dividends, and valuation.

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Investors Heavily Search Vistra Corp. (VST): Here is What You Need to Know
VST
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra (VST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Can Multi-Fuel Generation Act as a Tailwind for VST Stock?
VST
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra's multi-fuel generation strategy boosts grid reliability, fuels 2025 sales growth and drives a strong ROE performance.

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Can Rising Capital Spending Act as a Catalyst for VST Stock's Growth?
VST
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST's rising capital spending in clean energy and storage signals long-term growth, supported by strong ROE and earnings momentum.

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VST Stock is Trading Above 50 and 200-Day SMA: Buy, Hold or Sell?
VST
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

VST trades above key SMAs, backed by clean energy growth, strong ROE, and aggressive capital returns.

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Can VST Stock Rely on Its Nuclear Assets for Long-Term Stability?
VST
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra's high-performing nuclear fleet provides stability and constant power needed to meet the rising clean power demand.

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Can VST Gain From Surging Electricity Demand in Its Service Areas?
VST
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra benefits from rising electricity demand driven by data centers, LNG growth and Permian Basin electrification.

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Vistra Corp: Potential For Growth Despite Rising Costs
VST
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra is well-positioned for growth due to Texas' population surge, rising manufacturing demand, and a strong retail energy business. The company benefits from bipartisan support and subsidies for nuclear power, with reduced risk from recent policy changes impacting renewables. Despite a recent unprofitable quarter caused by rising costs, Vistra's history and seasonal demand suggest a likely return to profitability.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Beats Stock Market Upswing: What Investors Need to Know
VST
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra Corp. (VST) reached $187.02 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.04% change compared to its last close.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
VST
Published: July 02, 2025 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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NRG or VST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
NRG, VST
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Utility - Electric Power stocks have likely encountered both NRG Energy (NRG) and Vistra Corp. (VST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Can the Share Buyback Act as a Catalyst for Vistra's Long-Term Growth?
VST
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST's $5.2B buyback plan boosts EPS and cash flow per share, signaling confidence in long-term value creation.

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Vistra or Southern Company: Which Utility Stock Offers Better Upside?
SO, VST
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

SO and VST continue to expand their clean energy generation portfolio and efficiently serve their customers in the United States.

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Can Strategic Hedging Strengthen Vistra's Earnings and Growth Outlook?
VST
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST's robust hedging strategy boosts earnings visibility and fuels long-term growth.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
VST
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the most recent trading session, Vistra Corp. (VST) closed at $185.10, indicating a +2.19% shift from the previous trading day.

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Can Vistra Benefit From the Clean Energy Transition & Net-Zero Goal?
VST
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST targets net-zero emissions by 2050, retiring fossil assets and ramping up renewables to boost earnings.

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Investors Heavily Search Vistra Corp. (VST): Here is What You Need to Know
VST
Published: June 20, 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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Vistra Rises 41.3% in Three Months: Should You Buy the Stock?
VST
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST jumps 41.3% in three months, fueled by strong clean energy demand, hedging strategy and nuclear expansion momentum.

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Vistra Corp. (VST)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross
VST
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After reaching an important support level, Vistra Corp. (VST) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. VST recently experienced a "golden cross" event, which saw its 50-day simple moving average breaking out above its 200-day simple moving average.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Vistra Corp. (VST) is a Trending Stock
VST
Published: June 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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Executive Order to Quadruple US Nuclear Capacity: Will Vistra Benefit?
VST
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST stock rises as the President's nuclear order aligns with its clean energy strategy, streamlining expansion and boosting earnings potential.

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The AI Boom Continues: NVDA, VRT & VST Stocks Surge
NVDA, VRT, VST
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Two and a half years into the AI boom and things are still progressing at a torrid pace. Though markets experienced an especially sharp correction from March-May, much of the volatility stemmed from politically driven tariff headlines.

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VST Vs NRG: Which Energy Stock Should Belong to Your Portfolio Now?
NRG, VST
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy and Vistra continue to contribute to the ongoing transition in the energy sector. These utilities are actively shifting toward cleaner, more sustainable power sources.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
VST
Published: May 27, 2025 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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Dividend Watch: 2 Red-Hot Stocks Boosting Payouts
AAPL, VST
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

A few red-hot stocks have recently unveiled higher dividend payouts, including a highly popular Mag 7 member.

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Top Stock Movers Now: Charter Communications, Vistra, Cava Group, and More
CAVA, CHTR, VST
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

U.S. equities edged higher at midday as investor optimism about trade deals and inflation outweighed falling consumer sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all rose less than 0.2%.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
VST
Published: May 14, 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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About Vistra Corp. (VST)

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