Vistra Corp analyst consensus stays bullish, shares trade below spring highs
27.06.2026 - 14:31:25 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 14:30.
Vistra Corp. (US92840V1017) attracts a broadly positive stance from Wall Street analysts. The NYSE-listed utility operator still carries an average Buy rating while its shares trade under their recent 12-month high, according to MarketBeat data.MarketBeat analyst summary
What the analysts say
Sixteen research firms currently cover Vistra, and the stock holds an average recommendation of Buy, with several houses assigning overweight or outperform ratings.MarketBeat analyst summary According to Intellectia, Morgan Stanley recently trimmed its price target slightly to 210 dollars from 212 dollars while maintaining an Overweight view on the shares.Morgan Stanley update via Intellectia
The consensus target cited by several aggregation services sits in the low-200 dollar range, leaving a marked implied upside from the latest trading levels.PandaForecast data on VST Vistra’s role in the US utilities space puts it alongside peers such as NextEra Energy and Exelon in analyst sector comparisons.
Recent earnings and share performance
Vistra last released quarterly figures in early May, reporting earnings per share of 2.87 dollars, which exceeded the consensus estimate of around 1.32 dollars by a wide margin.MarketBeat earnings excerpt That beat underpins the constructive analyst tone, even as one or two houses fine-tune targets after the strong run in the shares.
On Friday, Vistra shares opened at 163.69 dollars on the NYSE, according to MarketBeat.MarketBeat price data Independent price data providers report a recent one-year range between roughly 132.66 dollars and 219.82 dollars, placing the current quote clearly below the spring high.PandaForecast data on VST
More news and data on the Vistra Corp. shares
For additional background, historic prices and further analyst commentary on Vistra, the topic hub and the company’s own investor relations material offer a broader view.
The business behind the stock
Vistra Corp. operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States, with a focus on competitive markets such as Texas and several other deregulated states.Vistra corporate website Its portfolio spans conventional generation, battery storage assets and retail electricity brands aimed at residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Where the shares trade today
Vistra Corp. shares (US92840V1017) most recently traded around 163.69 dollars on the NYSE, based on the latest available closing data for June 26, 2026.MarketBeat price data
Vistra Corp. at a glance
- Company: Vistra Corp.
- ISIN: US92840V1017
- WKN: not available
- Ticker: VST
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 22:00): 163.69 USD
- Market cap: approximately 11 billion USD (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Utilities – Electric
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not contain investment advice or recommendations. All figures and ratings are based on publicly available sources cited in the text and may change over time.
