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Vista Energy Unveils Corporate Reorganization to Reshape Argentine Upstream Interests

Story Highlights
  • Vista Energy detailed a February 2, 2026 corporate restructuring to acquire Equinor’s stakes in key Argentine oil and gas blocks.
  • Following partial reassignment of those assets to YPF, Vista said shareholder rights and the characteristics of its listed shares remain unchanged.
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Vista Energy Unveils Corporate Reorganization to Reshape Argentine Upstream Interests

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An announcement from Vista Oil & Gas SAB de CV ( (VIST) ) is now available.

On February 2, 2026, Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. announced a corporate restructuring centered on expanding and reshaping its interests in key Argentine oil and gas blocks through a multi-step transaction with Equinor and YPF. Vista and its Argentine subsidiary agreed to acquire 100% of Equinor Argentina S.A.U., which holds a 30% working interest in the Bandurria Sur block, and 50% of the non-operating working interest in the Bajo del Toro Norte block, before subsequently assigning 16.3% of Equinor Argentina S.A.U. (equivalent to a 4.9% working interest in Bandurria Sur) and a 15.0% working interest in Bajo del Toro to YPF. The company emphasized that the transaction will not change the characteristics of its listed shares or the rights of existing shareholders, underscoring that the reorganization is aimed at repositioning its asset base in Argentina without altering its capital structure or investor protections.

The most recent analyst rating on (VIST) stock is a Buy with a $68.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Vista Oil & Gas SAB de CV stock, see the VIST Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on VIST Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, VIST is a Outperform.

Vista Oil & Gas demonstrates strong financial performance and valuation, supported by significant production and revenue growth. However, high leverage and cash flow challenges are notable risks. Technical indicators suggest bullish momentum, but potential for a pullback exists. The earnings call further supports a positive outlook, despite some concerns about cash flow and oil prices.

To see Spark’s full report on VIST stock, click here.

More about Vista Oil & Gas SAB de CV

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. is a Mexico-based energy company whose shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker “VISTA.” The company operates as a foreign private issuer under U.S. SEC rules and is focused on upstream oil and gas activities in Latin America, with securities registered in Mexico’s National Securities Registry (RNV).

Average Trading Volume: 911,067

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $5.77B

For detailed information about VIST stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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