Vistra stock holds after Q2 EBITDA beats estimates
Published on 08/27/2026 at 08:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Vistra Corp. stock is trading with second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.767 billion, while the latest quote snapshot shows $163.49 and a 2.55% drop on August 26, 2026.
The same market snapshot puts Vistra's market cap at $55.13 billion, a 52-week range of $132.66 to $219.82, and volume at 5 million shares.
Q2 profit set the tone
Vistra reported revenue of $4.02 billion for the second quarter of 2026 and earnings per share of $0.76, compared with consensus estimates of $5.46 billion and $1.61, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.767 billion from $1.35 billion a year earlier, a gain of 30.9%, and the company reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $6.8 billion to $7.6 billion.
Analyst view stays constructive
Current analyst coverage points to a consensus moderate buy stance with an average price target of $223.53, while individual targets in the latest market summaries range from $169 to $231.
That spread matters because it leaves the stock price below the consensus target even after the strong 2026 earnings setup, but the Q2 revenue miss shows why traders are still leaning on EBITDA and cash-flow delivery rather than top-line growth alone.
Generation remains the engine
Generation contributed $994 million of adjusted EBITDA in the quarter, up from $593 million a year earlier, while retail added $773 million.
Those two segments explain why the company can miss on revenue and still defend its full-year earnings frame.
Power, not polish
Vistra's earnings engine is tied to power generation, retail electricity, and hedging around its fleet, including the Lotus assets acquired in late 2025.
That mix matters for investors because the company's reported revenue can swing sharply from quarter to quarter even when adjusted EBITDA stays on track.
Stock level to watch
Vistra Corp. shares closed the latest quoted session at $163.49 on August 26, 2026, after moving within a $163.19 to $167.93 day range.
The stock is still below its 52-week high of $219.82 and above the 52-week low of $132.66, keeping the latest session in the middle of a wide trading band.
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Vistra Corp.
Company: Vistra Corp.
ISIN: US92840V1017
Ticker: VST
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $163.49 USD
Market cap: $55.13 billion (as of August 26, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Utilities / Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
Index membership: S&P 500
Next earnings date: November 5, 2026
