Vistra Corp. (VST)
NYSE:VST
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VST Stock Chart & Stats
$163.46
-$7.38(-4.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$163.46
-$7.38(-4.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$132.66 - $219.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.36M
Average Volume (3M)5.00M
Market Cap
$52.69B
Enterprise Value$71.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$671.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.91B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta1.81
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.06
Shares Outstanding337,182,460
10 Day Avg. Volume6,167,415
30 Day Avg. Volume5,003,760
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.84
Price to Book (P/B)10.73
Price to Sales (P/S)3.23
P/FCF Ratio424.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit34.89
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$229.50Price Target Upside40.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)8.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capacity Expansion And Advanced NuclearAnalyst notes that planned capacity uprates and development of advanced nuclear technologies strengthen the company's ability to add clean generation without long lead times, enhancing future supply credentials and commercial appeal.
Hedging And Contracted GenerationAnalyst points out that a robust hedging program combined with strategic acquisitions and the ability to deliver existing generation quickly positions the company to capture growing data center demand at lower cost than building new plants.
Power Purchase AgreementsAnalyst highlights that a long-term power purchase agreement with a major hyperscaler secures premium pricing and predictable demand for the company's nuclear generation, supporting stronger cash generation and a potential valuation uplift.
Bears Say
Balance Sheet Leverage RiskAnalyst notes that a high level of net debt relative to equity indicates elevated leverage, which could limit financial flexibility and increase vulnerability if market conditions deteriorate.
Market And Auction Policy RiskAnalyst warns that uncertainty in regional grid markets and changes to auction processes could reduce expected revenues and require complex management responses to protect margins.
Regional Operational And Tax HeadwindsAnalyst flags that tax-credit treatment changes and higher operation and maintenance costs in a key region can offset pricing benefits and pressure local profitability.
Vistra Corp News
VST FAQ
What was Vistra Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vistra Corp. lowest stock price was $132.66 and its highest was $219.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Vistra Corp.’s market cap?
Vistra Corp.’s market cap is $52.69B.
When is Vistra Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vistra Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Vistra Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Vistra Corp. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $1.461 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.322 by $0.139.
Is Vistra Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vistra Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Vistra Corp. pay dividends?
Vistra Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.227 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.56%. See more information on Vistra Corp. dividends here
What is Vistra Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Vistra Corp.’s EPS estimate is 2.02.
How many shares outstanding does Vistra Corp. have?
Vistra Corp. has 337,182,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vistra Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vistra Corp. reported an EPS of $1.461 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.322. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.742%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vistra Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Vistra Corp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$229.50 (40.40% Upside)
$229.50 (40.40% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
1.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
43.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vistra Corp.
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.
VST Company Deck
VST Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was largely positive: management reported a record Q1 adjusted EBITDA ($1.494B, +20% YoY), strong generation availability (97% gas, 100% nuclear), a sizable development pipeline (~4,500 MW), aggressive capital returns (~$600M YTD), a major pending acquisition (5,500 MW Cogentrix) and a credit rating upgrade to investment-grade. Key risks center on policy and interconnection uncertainty (particularly in PJM and ERCOT batch processes), mild weather pressure on retail and challenging short-term storage economics. On balance, the operational and financial strengths and visible cash generation and capital deployment plans significantly outweigh the execution and regulatory timing risks.View all VST earnings summariesVST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$229.50
▲(40.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.91% Insiders
29.09% Mutual Funds
17.01% Other Institutional Investors
27.03% Public Companies and Individual Investors