VST stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Vistra Corp. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $221.74 — +51.2% versus the last price of $146.68. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
VST historical returns
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VST annual returns by year
Congress trading in VST
4 members of Congress have disclosed trading VST — 7 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $65,025. Most recent disclosure: Oct 30, 2025.
See who in Congress traded VST →Insider activity in VST
VST's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 8 sales ($9.3M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 18, 2026.
| Jun 18, 2026 | Sult John R | Director | Sell | $1.1M |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Acosta Arcilia | Director | Sell | $1.2M |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Acosta Arcilia | Director | Sell | $1.3M |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Helm Scott B | Director | Sell | $4.0M |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Barbas Paul M | Director | Sell | $37,332 |
About Vistra Corp.
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. It is also involved in electricity generation, wholesale energy purchases and sales, commodity risk management, fuel procurement, and fuel logistics management activities. In addition, the company engages in decommissioning and reclamation of retired generation facilities, including mines, and battery removal and remediation activities. It serves approximately 5 million customers with a generation capacity of approximately 44,000 megawatts with a portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Vistra Energy Corp. and changed its name to Vistra Corp. in July 2020. Vistra Corp. was founded in 1882 and is based in Irving, Texas.
VST Key Statistics
VST in plain English
- P/E ratio (24.4) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of VST's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (42.96%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (11.55%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.63%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
VST stock: frequently asked questions
What is Vistra Corp.'s stock price today?
Vistra Corp. (VST) last traded at $146.68 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $132.66 and $219.82.
Is VST stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on VST is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $221.74 — about +51.2% versus the current price of $146.68. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
Does VST pay a dividend?
Yes. Vistra Corp. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.63% per year at today's share price.
What is VST's P/E ratio?
VST trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.4, and 14.2 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade VST stock?
Yes — 4 members of Congress have disclosed trades in VST under the STOCK Act, totaling 7 purchases and 4 sales worth an estimated $65,025.
What is Vistra Corp.'s ticker symbol?
Vistra Corp. trades under the ticker symbol VST on the NYSE.
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