Vistra Corp. (VST)

Vistra Corp.'s stock experienced a rally, gaining 62% over six months and 46% year-to-date, with some sluggishness in the three months leading up to October 2025. Vistra completed the acquisition of seven natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners on October 22, 2025. A quarterly dividend of $0.226 was announced, an increase from $0.23, paid on September 30, 2025. Q2 2025 earnings were reported on August 7, 2025, with $1.01 earnings per share, missing estimates, and revenue was $4.25 billion, also below expectations. Analyst ratings have been positive, with several brokerages initiating or reiterating "Buy" ratings. Insider selling activity was noted, and the Trump administration's push for expedited reviews for data center grid connections positively impacted shares.

Demand for Vistra Corp.'s electricity is influenced by seasonality, with milder weather in Q2 2025 affecting earnings, while summer heat in Texas is expected to drive a rebound in Q3 2025. Vistra is poised to benefit from structural increases in electricity demand driven by the electrification of the oil and gas industry, new LNG infrastructure, data centers, and the reshoring of industrial operations.

Vistra Corp. is an integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, operating in the Utilities sector. It is one of the largest competitive power generators in the U.S., with a capacity of approximately 39 GW to 44 GW. Vistra's portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage, with a focus on zero-carbon resources. It serves approximately 5 million customers through retail brands like TXU Energy and Luminant and engages in wholesale energy sales, risk management, and fuel logistics.

Vistra Corp. provides power resources across the United States, from California to Maine, operating in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Its segments include Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. Recent acquisitions have expanded its presence in key competitive markets such as PJM, New England, New York, and California.

Vistra Corp. has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and aims for a 60% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It was recognized by Time Magazine as one of 2024's Best Companies for Future Leaders. However, Vistra was ranked as the No. 1 polluter in the United States for the 2024 Greenhouse 100 Polluters Index Report, and the Moss Landing Power Plant was damaged in a fire in January 2025.

Institutional investors hold 81% of Vistra Corp.'s shares, with major holders including Vanguard Group Inc. and BlackRock, Inc. The general public holds an 18% stake, and corporate insiders own 1.42% of the company's stock.