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About: Vistra Corp. is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US. It owns 44 gigawatts of generation capacity, including natural gas (27 GW), nuclear (6.5 GW), coal (8.7 GW), and solar and battery storage (1.3 GW). The Cogentrix acquisition will add 5.5 GW of gas generation. Vistra's retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016.

Employees: 6,390

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 68.2%
Neutral 24.5%
Negative 7.3%
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Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
VST or SO: Which Utility Stock Offers Stronger Growth Potential?
Vistra offers a cheaper valuation, but The Southern Company leads in dividends, debt management, profitability and stock performance.
VST or SO: Which Utility Stock Offers Stronger Growth Potential?
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PRNewsWire
1 day ago
Vistra Completes Acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, Expanding Diverse Generation Fleet
Approximately 5,500 megawatts of modern natural gas capacity in key markets enhance company's ability to meet customer needs IRVING, Texas, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, consisting of 10 modern natural gas generation facilities totaling approximately 5,500 MW of capacity, from funds managed by Quantum Capital Group. The transaction closing follows receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Vistra Completes Acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, Expanding Diverse Generation Fleet
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Vistra Corp. (VST) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Vistra (VST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Vistra Corp. (VST) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred Stock
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.231 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. The common dividend is payable on Dec. 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of Dec. 22, 2026.
Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series C Preferred Stock
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Vistra Corp. (VST) concluded the recent trading session at $142.72, signifying a -2.69% move from its prior day's close.
Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
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The Motley Fool
7 days ago
Constellation, Vistra, and GE Vernova Ranked From Worst to First for the AI Power Boom
Constellation Energy and Vistra both generate and sell electricity on the open market.  AI Power demand is a huge tailwind for both Constellation and Vistra.
Constellation, Vistra, and GE Vernova Ranked From Worst to First for the AI Power Boom
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 days ago
Can Vistra (VST) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
Vistra (VST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Can Vistra (VST) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
9 days ago
Why Vistra Corp. (VST) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
Vistra Corp. (VST) closed at $140.83 in the latest trading session, marking a -9.81% move from the prior day.
Why Vistra Corp. (VST) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
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MarketBeat
9 days ago
Texas Paused Data Center Hookups—2 Power Stocks Are Waiting on the Verdict
Two power companies that have sizable Texas exposure are stuck in limbo while regulators audit every project in the state's data center queue. NRG Energy Inc. NYSE: NRG and Vistra Corp. NYSE: VST could be major beneficiaries of surging demand for electricity as AI drives investment in facilities across the state.
Texas Paused Data Center Hookups—2 Power Stocks Are Waiting on the Verdict
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Zacks Investment Research
10 days ago
Wall Street Analysts Think Vistra (VST) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Wall Street Analysts Think Vistra (VST) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
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