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In the past three months, 9 analysts have rated Vistra (NYSE:VST), showing a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments. The average 12-month price target is $234.11, down 1.48% from $237.62. Key analysts have raised or lowered their ratings and price targets based on market dynamics. Vistra, a major power producer in the USA, has faced a 20.94% decline in revenue growth and has a net margin below industry averages, but its return on equity is strong at 23.77%. Analysts' ratings are crucial for investors, reflecting expert opinions on stock performance.

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Analyst Expectations For Vistra's Future

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Shares of Vistra Corprose 4% to $159.2 in premarket trading after Jefferies upgraded its rating from 'hold' to 'buy' and increased the price target to $203 from $191, indicating a potential upside of approximately 33%. The brokerage believes the stock is undervalued due to future data center deals and anticipates 2026 will be pivotal for resolving PJM’s structural issues, despite uncertainties. Currently, 19 out of 20 brokerages rate the stock as 'buy' or higher.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) shares rose 4.33% to $159.60 on a mixed trading day, marking its fourth consecutive gain. The stock remains 27.40% below its 52-week high of $219.82. Competitors like NextEra Energy (NEE), Southern Co. (SO), and American Electric Power (AEP) also saw gains, but Vistra outperformed them. Trading volume reached 9.1 million, surpassing the 50-day average of 5.3 million.

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Vistra Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors On Strong Trading Day

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) has successfully closed a $2.25 billion private offering, which includes $1 billion in 4.700% senior secured notes due 2031 and $1.25 billion in 5.350% notes due 2036. The company is recognized as a top stock pick for 2026, particularly associated with Nancy Pelosi.

Vistra Corp. (VST) powers ahead with strategic acquisitions and analyst upgrades

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Vistra (VST) shares rose 5.4% after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company from Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $205. This upgrade follows a recent stock pullback and includes the impact of the Meta power purchase agreement, which boosted FY 2027 EBITDA estimates by 5%.

- Vistra (VST) saw a 5.4% increase in trading after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating to Buy from Neutral, setting a price target of $205.  
- This decision followed a recent pullback in the stock and the incorporation of a Meta power purchase agreement that raised FY 2027 EBITDA estimates by 5%.  
- Analyst Carly Davenport supported this upgrade, indicating positive expectations for Vistra's performance.

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Vistra raised to buy at Goldman on higher estimates, upside to consensus after Meta PPA

Callan Family Office LLC has reduced its stake in Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) by 16.1% in Q3, now holding 37,419 shares after selling 7,174 shares. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions, with State Street Corp increasing its stake by 1.4%. Analysts have mixed ratings on Vistra, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $239.20. Vistra's stock opened at $154.39, down 2.5%, with a market cap of $52.31 billion. The company reported Q3 earnings of $1.75 EPS, missing estimates.

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Callan Family Office LLC Lowers Stake in Vistra Corp. $VST

Vistra (NYSE:VST) has delivered a remarkable 36.66% annualized return over the past 5 years, resulting in an average annual return of 48.71%. With a current market capitalization of $51.84 billion, a $1000 investment in VST stock five years ago would now be worth $7,268.41, highlighting the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth.

If You Invested $1000 In Vistra Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Vistra Corp. (VST) shares fell 2.58% to $154.26 on Monday, marking its third consecutive day of losses, despite a positive trading session for the overall market. The stock is currently 29.82% below its 52-week high of $219.82. In comparison, competitors like NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE), Southern Co. (SO), and American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) also experienced declines, but to a lesser extent. Trading volume for Vistra was 5.5 million, surpassing its 50-day average of 5.0 million.

Vistra Corp. Stock Underperforms Monday When Compared To Competitors

Independent Advisor Alliance reduced its stake in Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) by 72.5%, selling 51,135 shares in Q3, leaving them with 19,398 shares valued at $3.8 million. Other investors, including Empowered Funds and Woodline Partners, have also adjusted their holdings. Analysts have mixed ratings on Vistra, with a consensus "Buy" and an average target price of $239.20. Recent insider sales include EVP Scott A. Hudson and CEO James A. Burke, who sold significant shares. Vistra's stock is currently down 2.7%, trading at $158.12 with a market cap of $53.58 billion.

Independent Advisor Alliance Sells 51,135 Shares of Vistra Corp. $VST

Vistra Corp. (VST) shares fell 2.60% to $158.35 on Friday, marking its second consecutive day of losses amid a declining stock market. The S&P 500 Index dropped 0.43%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.36%. Vistra's stock is currently 27.96% below its 52-week high of $219.82. In comparison, competitors like NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) and Southern Co. (SO) showed minor fluctuations, with NEE down 0.32% and SO up 0.19%. Trading volume was 3.8 million, below the 50-day average of 5.0 million.

Vistra Corp. Stock Underperforms Friday When Compared To Competitors

Strs Ohio reduced its stake in Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) by 12.7% in Q3, now holding 157,890 shares after selling 23,051 shares. The fund's holdings were valued at approximately $30.93 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Vistra. The stock opened at $160.08, with a market cap of $54.24 billion. Vistra reported Q3 earnings of $1.75 EPS, missing estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.227 per share. Analysts have mixed ratings, with an average target price of $239.20.

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Vistra (VST.US) has seen three consecutive days of gains this week, with the most recent K-line approaching the previous resistance area. The trading community is actively discussing whether the main force is preparing to leverage the strength of the energy sector for a breakout, with short-term market sentiment being extremely sensitive. Funding data shows that there was a sudden increase in volume at the end of yesterday's trading session, with many buying positions on the leaderboard primarily consisting of short-term funds. Investors are generally concerned that if the breakout fails, high-level funds may retreat, leading to a risk of further declines. As a value stock in the energy sector, Vistra has recently benefited from the rise in U.S. oil prices and fluctuations on the supply side, with short-term improvements in fundamentals attracting increased attention from funds. On the technical side, the 5-day moving average provides strong support, and the MACD indicator continues to rise, indicating a clear positive market sentiment. However, whether the main force will choose to accelerate volume today to break through the resistance level remains uncertain. If the intraday trading volume expands rapidly during the breakout, it is expected that the main upward wave window will open; if the rise occurs without volume, it may evolve into a pullback after a false breakout. The period around midday is a critical observation period, and short-term traders advocate paying attention to the rhythm of fund movements, setting profit-taking points near the 5/10-day moving averages. The current downside risk mainly stems from sector rotation and macro fluctuations, and holders are advised to maintain a half-position to avoid being passively caught in high-level heavy positions. This wave of main upward movement for Vistra may become a barometer for the sector, making it very important to closely monitor the main force's movements

Technical Forecast

Morning Trend | Vistra's three consecutive days of gains challenge resistance levels, is the main upward wave window about to open?

On January 22, Vistra closed again at a lower level, with the daily K-line continuing to stay within the lower zone of the Bollinger Bands. The intraday volatility narrowed, and trading volume continued to shrink, with the overall atmosphere in the energy sector remaining weak, and the attention on overseas cyclical stocks dropping to a freezing point. Community traders are generally waiting for new developments, with the main direction still unclear. The recent highlight is that the volume contraction has reached a critical point—high-level capital risk aversion is basically over, selling pressure has weakened, and although buying interest has not yet increased, bottom support is slowly emerging. The news front remains silent, lacking industry-level positive developments, and there are no significant new catalytic events for Vistra. The moving averages have not yet fully formed a bearish arrangement, but the ongoing technical pressure is difficult to resolve in the short term. Although the MACD death cross has not completely worsened, it has made many traders wary of the possibility of a sideways market turning. 

From the market perspective, if there is an effective breakout of the weak resistance zone with increased volume, the market may reverse the short-term weakness and attract swing funds to follow. Otherwise, if it breaks down again after a period of low-volume fluctuations, it will trigger a new round of stop-loss selling, pushing into deeper areas. However, some technical analysts are studying the unusual support emerging at the lower Bollinger Band, and if there is a marginal improvement in industry news or community capital flow, it could instantly ignite a short-term "direction selection" market. 

Operational advice: In an extremely weak market, there is no need to hold heavy positions; focus on light positions to speculate on bottom reversal and directional breakthroughs, while real-time tracking of intraday volume and community activity is worthwhile. If support can be maintained and a new rebound starting point is established, the short-term rebound window is worth close attention; if support is lost and volume increases, it is essential to exit decisively to prevent deep losses

Morning Trend | Vistra is consolidating with reduced volume approaching support, a directional choice is coming?

Vistra (NYSE:VST) has outperformed the market by 37.99% annually over the past 5 years, yielding an average annual return of 50.41%. With a market cap of $54.10 billion, a $1000 investment in VST stock five years ago would now be worth $7,679.62, based on the current price of $159.66. This highlights the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth over time.

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Analyst Expectations For Vistra's Future

BUZZ-Vistra Corp gains as Jefferies upgrades to 'buy'

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Vistra raised to buy at Goldman on higher estimates, upside to consensus after Meta PPA