$VST

Vistra Corp.

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Vistra Stock Is Down 31% Over the Last Year. Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Vistra (VST) stock fell 31% over the past year due to concerns about ERCOT pricing and Texas data center demand. Q2 adjusted EBITDA rose 31% YoY to $1.77B, but revenue missed estimates. Analysts see ~58% upside to $218. CEO Jim Burke bought shares near $135. TIKR's model targets $199 by 2030.

New Era data center secures 207 MW with Vistra

New Era Energy & Digital secured a 20-year PPA with Vistra for 200-207 MW of power from a natural gas plant in Texas. The electricity will support Phase 1 of the Texas Critical Data Center, planned for 2027. New Era's stock rose 16% following the announcement.

VST sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 15 news stories mentioning VST (Vistra Corp.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 8 bullish, 5 neutral, and 2 bearish.

Recent VST coverage spans corporate actions, financial news and earnings.

In the last 30 days, VST insiders filed 6 SEC Form 4 transactions — 2 purchases ($903K) and 4 sales ($9.8M). The most active reporter was HUDSON SCOTT A, EVP & President Vistra Retail, with 3 filings. 67% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.

What's driving VST

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New Era data center secures 207 MW with Vistra

New Era Energy & Digital secured a 20-year PPA with Vistra for 200-207 MW of power from a natural gas plant in Texas. The electricity will support Phase 1 of the Texas Critical Data Center, planned for 2027. New Era's stock rose 16% following the announcement.

Constellation vs. Vistra: Which AI Power Stock Is the Better Buy?

Constellation Energy (CEG) and Vistra (VST) are compared as AI-driven electricity demand plays. CEG trades at 21x forward earnings, while VST is at 13x. CEG's nuclear fleet offers scarcity and long-term contracts, but its valuation leaves less room for error. VST shows strong cash flow and diversification, with Q2 adjusted EBITDA up 31%. Hedge funds favor VST, with increased holdings and lower short interest.

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Vistra Corp Completes $1.5 Billion Subordinated Notes Offering

Vistra Corp's subsidiary completed a $1.5 billion subordinated notes offering, including $850 million of 7.000% Series A notes and $650 million of 7.250% Series B notes, both due in 2057. The offering was led by a syndicate of underwriters and is expected to strengthen Vistra's capital structure and financial flexibility.

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Vistra Corp. (VST): Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

Vistra Corp. (VST) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 24, 2026, Vistra Operations Company LLC (“Vistra Operations”), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Vistra Corp. (“Vistra”), completed its underwritten public offering of $850,000,000 aggregate principal amoun

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5 fires in 5 years! The former world’s largest lithium battery ESS power station is on fire again!

Vistra Energy's Moss Landing energy storage power station in California experienced its fifth fire in five years on September 18, 2026. The station, once the world's largest with a capacity of 750MW/3000MWh, has faced repeated fires since 2021, leading to significant damage and a $400 million write-off. Vistra Energy is evaluating the restart of Phase III, while Phases I and II remain offline. The fires have raised concerns about energy storage safety and community resistance to such projects.

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Vistra Is Down 36% From Its All-Time High. Is the AI Power Trade Still Worth Owning?

Vistra Corp. (VST), a major U.S. power generator, has seen its stock fall 36% from its all-time high. The company benefits from AI data center demand for reliable power, particularly from its nuclear assets. Analysts have mixed views: TIKR projects 9% annualized returns, while the Street's mean target is $217.58, implying 55% upside. Vistra's free cash flow has been volatile, with guidance for $3.76B to $4.56B in 2026.

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