Vistra Corp. (VST)

NYSE: VST · Real-Time Price · USD
163.62
+4.97 (3.13%)
At close: Mar 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
162.99
-0.63 (-0.39%)
After-hours: Mar 9, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT
Market Cap55.13B -0.7%
Revenue (ttm)17.74B +3.0%
Net Income752.00M -64.5%
EPS2.18 -68.9%
Shares Out 336.95M
PE Ratio75.06
Forward PE18.77
Dividend$0.91 (0.56%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 20, 2026
Volume3,820,676
Open155.90
Previous Close158.65
Day's Range155.00 - 164.63
52-Week Range90.51 - 219.82
Beta1.45
AnalystsBuy
Price Target233.45 (+42.68%)
Earnings DateFeb 26, 2026

About VST

Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States. The company operates through five segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure. The company retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across states in the United States and the District of Columbia. It is also involved in electricity generation, wholesale energy purchases and sales, commodity risk management, fuel procurement, and fuel logistics man... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1882
Employees 6,390
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol VST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Vistra's revenue was $17.74 billion, an increase of 2.98% compared to the previous year's $17.22 billion. Earnings were $752.00 million, a decrease of -69.52%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 11 analysts, the average rating for VST stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $233.45, which is an increase of 42.68% from the latest price.

Price Target
$233.45
(42.68% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Vistra Expands Residential Battery Aggregation Program with Enphase Energy

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4 days ago - PRNewsWire

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6 days ago - Market Watch

Vistra: Gas/Nuclear Powerhouse Offers Rich 2030 Outlook - Maintain Buy

VST's long-term PPAs, expanded gas/nuclear capacity, and prudent hedging underpin the management's ambitious EBITDA and FCF growth guidance through 2030. The management's 2030 FCF per share guidance o...

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Vistra Corp. (VST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Vistra Corp. (VST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Vistra Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

Earnings Release Highlights GAAP full-year 2025 Net Income of $944 million, including an unrealized loss from hedges expected to settle in future years of $808 million, and Cash Flow from Operations o...

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Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2280 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting ...

17 days ago - PRNewsWire

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Vistra's Growth Trajectory: Why The Stock Is Poised To Rise, But Better Plays Exist

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Vistra to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on Feb. 26

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) plans to report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operating results on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, during a live conferen...

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Vistra Prices Private Offering of $2.250 Billion of Senior Secured Notes

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the pricing of a private offering (the "Offering") of $2.25 billion aggregate principa...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Vistra Announces Private Offering of Senior Secured Notes

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