$152.72
+1.43 (+0.95%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-5.54%
6M
-26.30%
1Y
+15.86%
YTD
-7.57%
Open$150.55
Previous Close$151.29
Day High$154.10
Day Low$149.55
52W High$219.82
52W Low$90.51
Volume—
Avg Volume5.79M
Market Cap55.96B
P/E Ratio48.58
EPS$3.31
SectorUtilities
Technical Indicators
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SMA 50
$162.94
Below
SMA 200
$180.70
Below
RSI (14)
58.8
Neutral
Trend
Death Cross
Bearish
Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
24 analysts
Price Target
+29.6% upside
Current
$152.72
$152.72
Target
$197.88
$197.88
$129.73
$197.88 avg
$234.84
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 13.65B | 14.50B | 6.83B |
| Net Income | 2.46B | 2.35B | 804.64M |
| Profit Margin | 18.0% | 17.1% | 11.8% |
| EBITDA | 5.63B | 5.68B | 1.22B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 606.87M |
| Rev Growth | -5.9% | -5.9% | +1.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 3.34 | 3.34 | 0.14 |
About Vistra Corp
Vistra Corp is a leading integrated retail electricity and power generation company headquartered in Irving, Texas, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple competitive U.S. electricity markets. The company operates one of the largest competitive power generation fleets in the United States, with a diverse mix of natural gas, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage assets. Vistra's retail brands include TXU Energy in Texas and Dynegy in other markets, making it one of the largest competitive electricity retailers in the country. Its nuclear fleet provides significant baseload generation capacity and supports the company's carbon-reduction objectives.
Utilities Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | Nextera Energy Inc | $91.62 | +1.54% | 27.3 | 186.85B |
| SO | Southern Co/The | $93.98 | +0.25% | 24.1 | 104.54B |
| DUK | Duke Energy Corp | $127.38 | +0.03% | 20.8 | 103.47B |
| CEG | Constellation Energy | $294.85 | +1.76% | 47.1 | 109.16B |
| AEP | American Electric Power | $128.80 | +0.69% | 20.0 | 71.42B |
| SRE | Sempra | $95.00 | +1.65% | 28.0 | 60.52B |
VST Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vistra do?
Vistra owns and operates a large fleet of power generation assets across the United States — natural gas plants, nuclear reactors, and growing solar capacity — and sells the electricity they produce in competitive wholesale and retail markets. The company also sells electricity directly to consumers and businesses in Texas through TXU Energy, one of the largest retail electricity brands in the state. The combination of generation ownership and retail distribution lets Vistra capture margin at multiple points in the power value chain, partially hedging wholesale price exposure through the retail channel.
Is VST stock a good investment?
Vistra has been revalued significantly as investors recognized that its nuclear and natural gas fleet was uniquely positioned to benefit from surging power demand driven by data center and AI infrastructure build-out. The company's nuclear plants provide reliable baseload power in markets where dispatchable clean generation commands a premium. Power price increases in competitive markets translate directly to earnings when Vistra's generation runs. The risk is that power prices normalize if new supply additions outpace demand growth, or if regulatory changes alter competitive market structures.
Who are Vistra's main competitors?
Constellation Energy is Vistra's most direct peer among independent power producers with nuclear generation, and both companies have benefited similarly from the power demand surge narrative. NRG Energy competes in retail electricity and competitive generation. Talen Energy owns generation assets in overlapping competitive power markets. AES Corporation and Calpine operate large competitive generation portfolios. In Texas specifically, NRG's Reliant Energy, Constellation's retail arm, and dozens of smaller retail electricity providers compete directly with TXU Energy for residential and commercial customers.
What makes VST stock unique?
Vistra's competitive position rests on owning one of the few large nuclear fleets in the United States — assets that are effectively impossible to replicate given the decades and billions required to permit, build, and license a new reactor. Nuclear plants provide carbon-free baseload power that data center operators and utilities are increasingly willing to pay a premium to secure through long-term contracts. The combination of nuclear irreplaceability, Texas grid scarcity pricing, and retail electricity distribution creates earnings diversity that few independent generators can match.
What is the current share price of VST?
VST is currently trading at $152.72, up 0.95% in today's session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $90.51 and a high of $219.82. The current price represents 48% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
Is VST rated a buy or sell by analysts?
Among 24 analysts covering VST, the consensus rating is Strong Buy — 22 rate it a buy, 2 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $197.88, implying 30% upside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
What are Vistra Corp's earnings?
Vistra Corp generated $13.65B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $2.46B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 18.0% is solid for its sector.
How is VST valued compared to earnings?
VST trades at a P/E ratio of 48.58 on trailing earnings of $3.31 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Utilities sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
What is VST's return over the past year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -5.54% (3M), -26.30% (6M), +15.86% (1Y), -7.57% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether VST is outperforming or lagging the broader market.