Vistra stock holds near $140 after strong Q2 EBITDA
Published on 08/28/2026 at 08:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Vistra Corp. (US92840V1017) traded near $140 after a second-quarter adjusted EBITDA print of $1.767 billion and full-year 2026 guidance of $6.8 billion to $7.6 billion. The share price was $140.28 in trading on August 27, 2026, while the company also carried a market cap of $47.08 billion.
Q2 numbers still matter
Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA rose more than 30% from $1.35 billion a year earlier, and operating revenue was $4.02 billion in one current market note that also cited adjusted earnings per share of $0.76. That combination keeps the earnings base in view for investors who are still weighing how far the utility and power producer can stretch its profit cycle.
Another fresh read-through came from a market commentary that pointed to the same 2026 EBITDA range of $6.8 billion to $7.6 billion and a 2027 midpoint opportunity range of $7.4 billion to $7.8 billion. The comparison is the key one: the 2026 guidance band sits well above the $5.9 billion level cited for FY25 in the same note.
What the market is pricing
The stock opened at $140.28 and the quoted market value of $47.08 billion shows how much premium the market still assigns to the earnings outlook. A separate price snapshot put the shares at $140.03 at the prior close, with a day high of $144.03 and a day low of $139.30.
That range leaves the chart centered on a high-bet power name rather than a slow-moving regulated utility. For investors, the bigger question is whether the company can keep converting elevated power prices and capacity strength into guidance that stays intact.
Power and AI demand
Vistra remains tied to the broader power-demand trade, especially where data centers and nuclear supply intersect. A current industry note said the company is part of the broader nuclear push around AI infrastructure, and that framing helps explain why the earnings multiple remains higher than many peers.
In practical terms, the business still looks like a large U.S. power generator with roughly 44,000 megawatts of generation capacity spanning gas, nuclear, solar, and battery storage. The mix matters because it lets the company lean into higher-value supply when demand tightens.
Representative product
At the operating level, the story is still anchored by Vistra's nuclear and power-generation fleet, which supports the company’s retail electricity and production platform across the United States. That business structure is what turns a $1.767 billion quarterly EBITDA figure into a year-long earnings debate instead of a one-off quarter.
Share level
As of August 27, 2026, Vistra traded at $140.28 and the market cap stood at $47.08 billion. The same-session quote showed the shares moving between $139.30 and $144.03.
Fact box
Company: Vistra Corp.
ISIN: US92840V1017
Ticker: VST
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $140.28 USD
Market cap: $47.08 billion (as of August 27, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Utilities / Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
Index membership: S&P 500
