Vistra Corp. (VST)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VST
  • Rev/Share 65.6769
  • Book/Share 14.2319
  • PB 14.1197
  • Debt/Equity 3.7414
  • CurrentRatio 0.8993
  • ROIC 0.2059

 

  • MktCap 67902981133.0
  • FreeCF/Share 9.1554
  • PFCF 21.8267
  • PE 28.5173
  • Debt/Assets 0.4731
  • DivYield 0.0045
  • ROE 0.4624

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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
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
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

News

NRG or VST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
NRG, VST
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in Utility - Electric Power stocks are likely familiar with NRG Energy (NRG) and Vistra Corp. (VST). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Vistra Marks Next Step in Acquisition of Gas Generation Fleet with Approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
VST
Published: October 02, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVING, Texas , Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced it has received regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for its previously announced acquisition of certain subsidiaries owning seven modern natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners. The transaction remains on track to close this quarter or Q1 2026.

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Vistra Announces Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes
VST
Published: October 01, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVING, Texas , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the launch of senior secured notes due 2028, senior secured notes due 2030, and senior secured notes due 2035 (collectively, the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes will be senior, secured obligations of Vistra Operations Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect wholly …

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These 2 Nuclear Stocks Have Been Red Hot in 2025
CCJ, VST
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Nuclear stocks reflect meaningful exposure to the AI trade thanks to the vast amount of power used in data centers.

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Vistra vs. NextEra Energy: Which Utility Stock Shines Brighter Now?
NEE, VST
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NEE and VST, both investing significantly to lower emissions by expanding their generation portfolios with clean energy assets.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
VST
Published: September 25, 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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Top Stock Movers Now: Nvidia, Halliburton, Vistra, and More
HAL, NVDA, VST
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Major U.S. equities indexes lost ground Tuesday afternoon, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank faces a "challenging situation" ahead. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq pulled back after reaching record highs Monday.

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Vistra Stock Falls from Record After Bear Note
VST
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Texas-based utility stock Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) is slipping today, down 5.7% at $205.49 at last glance, after suffering a downgrade from Jefferies to "hold" from "buy.

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Vistra Trading at a Premium to Its Industry: How to Play the Stock?
VST
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST to benefit from strong demand, robust assets, and capital returns, but earnings growth remains uneven.

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Is Vistra (VST) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
VST
Published: September 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Investors Heavily Search Vistra Corp. (VST): Here is What You Need to Know
VST
Published: September 10, 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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Can VST's Free Cash Flow Thrust It Toward Further Long-Term Growth?
VST
Published: September 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra's free cash flow assists in debt reduction, renewables investment and shareholder rewards, fueling long-term growth momentum.

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Energy Stock for September Options Bulls
VST
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, August 31.

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Can Vistra's Integrated Model Drive Sustainable Long-Term Growth?
VST
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST's integrated model, clean energy focus and strong ROE highlight its resilience and growth potential in the evolving U.S. power market.

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TXU Energy's Beat the Heat Program Delivers Cooling Relief Across Texas
VST
Published: August 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

More than 30 events delivered $150,000 in community support IRVING, Texas , Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TXU Energy's Beat the Heat program delivered $150,000 in cooling relief this summer, helping communities across Texas stay comfortable and supported. In partnership with nonprofit agencies from Lubbock to Corpus Christi, the company distributed window A/C units, fans, and other resources to assist families, seniors, and other vulnerable residents, ensuring they had the tools they needed to stay cool at home.

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VST vs. PEG: Which Utility Stock Can Provide Better Return Long-Term?
PEG, VST
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra and Public Service Enterprise Group highlight differing advantages in growth, dividends and valuation, giving investors distinct long-term options.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
VST
Published: August 27, 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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3 Stocks Billionaires Are Buying Right Now
AMZN, DPZ, VST
Published: August 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

There are over 2,900 people in the world with a net worth of over $1 billion, according to the World's Billionaires List from Forbes. Some build wealth by running a business, and others just allow trust fund managers to build wealth for them.

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VST Stock Outperforms Industry in the Past Six Months: How to Play?
VST
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra's 33.6% six-month surge outpaces utilities, fueled by clean power growth, nuclear edge, and shareholder returns.

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AI Is Ushering in a ‘Power Revolution.' Buy These 5 Energy Stocks, Melius Says.
CEG, NEE, NRG, TLN, VST
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Independent power producers like Constellation Energy and Vistra are well-positioned to benefit from the AI boom, the analysts said.

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Vistra Stock Could Chart Path Back to Record Highs
VST
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) stock is up 0.6% to trade at $198.53 at last check, not too far off from its Aug. 5 all-time high of $216.85.

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Vistra: Growth And Profitability Tailwinds Meet Bullish Market Positioning
VST
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra is a quality growth and profitability play, not a deep-value bargain, with strong fundamentals and sector-leading efficiency supporting its fair valuation. Options and market positioning are bullish, with positive gamma, call-heavy open interest, and dark pool accumulation signaling stability and upward bias. Key risks include regulatory changes, clean energy transition challenges, operational incidents, and increased leverage, but these are manageable if execution remains strong.

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Hold On Vistra Corp. After Q2 2025 Earnings As Market Prices In Perfect Execution
VST
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Vistra's growth strategy is robust, with major acquisitions and nuclear license extensions supporting strong EBITDA targets through 2026. The stock price already reflects high expectations, trading at a premium multiple well above utility sector norms, leaving little margin for error. Operational risks, high debt, and integration challenges could quickly impact valuation if any setbacks occur, given the current lofty share price.

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Vistra Corp: A Key Energy Player In AI Value Chain
KEGX, VST
Published: August 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I rate Vistra Corp (VST) a Buy due to AI-driven power demand, robust fundamentals, and significant growth opportunities in the evolving energy landscape. VST benefits directly from surging data center and semiconductor fab electricity needs, as hyperscalers ramp up capital investment for AI and cloud projects. Strong partnerships and dispatchable generation assets, including nuclear, position VST as a reliable power supplier for tech companies seeking long-term contracts.

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Can Vistra's Energy Storage Power the Next Wave of Clean Energy?
VST
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VST's large-scale battery projects boost grid reliability, drive renewable integration and ensure increasing usage of renewables in power generation.

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Three Stocks Morgan Stanley Recommends for Playing the ‘Nuclear Renaissance'
PEG, TLN, VST
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

The world is having a “nuclear renaissance,” according to Morgan Stanley, and the opportunity for investors is ample.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
VST
Published: August 13, 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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Vistra: Insatiable Power Consumption Triggers Rich Growth Prospects
VST
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

VST's bright prospects have been well embedded in its increasingly premium valuations and the triple digits rally since the April 2025 bottom. With the peak power demand expected to grow substantially over the next few decade, aided by the ongoing AI boom, we can understand why the market has gotten exuberant. This is significantly aided by the raised FY2026 adj EBITDA guidance and the rich shareholder returns across share repurchases/ dividend incomes, lending strength to its success story.

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Vistra Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, Both Up Y/Y
VST
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Vistra tops second-quarter earnings estimates despite sales miss, and pushes ahead with clean energy projects and share buybacks.

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Compared to Estimates, Vistra (VST) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
VST
Published: August 08, 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 June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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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.