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Vistra Corp. (VST)

NYSE: VSTUtilitiesElectric Utilities: CentralUSD

166.72+6.22 (+3.88%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

VST stock chart

Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
Market cap
$55.96B
Dividend yield
0.55% ($0.91)
Ex-dividend date
Sep 21, 2026
52-week range
132.66 – 217.10
Day range
154.51 – 168.11
Volume / Avg
11.97M / 4.96M
Beta
—
Next earnings
Nov 6, 2026

52-week range

$132.66$217.10

VST stock today

Vistra (VST) closed at $166.72 on Oct 7, up 3.88% (+$6.22), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Volume was 2.4x the average at 11.97M shares, a sign of unusually heavy trading. Shares are 23.2% below their 52-week high of $217.10, set on Oct 16, 2025 and 25.7% above the 52-week low of $132.66, in the middle of the past year's range.

VST is up 3.3% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 16.5%. At 28.1x trailing earnings, Vistra trades above the peer-group median of 21.4x. Its forward P/E of 16.0x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Vistra's next earnings report is expected on Nov 6, 2026.

Vistra pays an annual dividend of $0.91 per share, a 0.55% yield at the current price.

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About Vistra

Company profile

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.

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric Utilities: Central
CEO
Mr. James A. Burke CPA
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Employees
6,390

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2025, Vistra generated $17.74 billion in revenue, up 3.0% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $944.0 million (-64.5% year over year), for a net margin of 5.3% versus a median of 5.6% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 10.7%.

Vistra annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal yearFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Revenue$17.74B$17.22B$14.78B$13.73B$12.08B
Growth+2.98%+16.54%+7.66%+13.67%+5.54%
Net income$944.00M$2.66B$1.49B$-1.23B$-1.27B
EPS (diluted)$2.18$7.00$3.58$-3.26$-2.69

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (21 analysts)

strong_buy

Avg. price target

$210.25+26.11%

  • Strong buy 4
  • Buy 16
  • Hold 0
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 1

Target range

Low $106.00High $305.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Nov 6, 2026
EPS estimate
$2.86
Last reported (Q2 2026)
Aug 10, 2026
EPS actual vs est.
$0.76 vs —

Dividends

Dividend history
Annual dividend
$0.91
Last payment
$0.23
Ex-dividend date
Sep 21, 2026

VST news

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Vistra peers

Utilities sector
VST peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
DDominion Energy Inc.61.53-0.76%$54.12Bvs VST
ETREntergy Corporation102.80-0.44%$49.12Bvs VST
AEPAmerican Electric Power Company Inc.122.08+0.34%$66.46Bvs VST
FTSFortis Inc.53.02+0.15%$27.09Bvs VST
DTEDTE Energy Company127.24-0.76%$26.48Bvs VST
FEFirstEnergy Corp.44.58+0.72%$25.80Bvs VST
PPLPPL Corporation33.95+0.74%$25.55Bvs VST
CNPCenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)38.53-0.08%$25.38Bvs VST

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Vistra stock FAQ

What is Vistra's stock price today?

VST last traded at $166.72 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 3.88% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

Does Vistra pay a dividend?

Yes. Vistra pays $0.91 per share annually, a 0.55% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.23 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 21, 2026.

When is Vistra's next earnings date?

Vistra is expected to report earnings on Friday, November 6, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.86.

What is VST's P/E ratio?

VST trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.11 and a forward P/E of 16.01, compared with a median of 21.4 for its closest peers.

Is Vistra in the S&P 500?

Yes. Vistra (VST) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.

Who is Vistra's CEO?

Mr. James A. Burke CPA is the chief executive officer of Vistra Corp., which has about 6,390 employees.

What is the VST 52-week high?

The 52-week high for VST is $217.10 and the 52-week low is $132.66. The stock is currently 23.2% below its high.

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