Rep. Lisa C. McClain Buys Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) Stock

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently bought shares of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST). In a filing disclosed on November 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Vistra stock on October 30th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB 401K > SCHWAB 893” account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coherent (NYSE:COHR) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Clorox (NYSE:CLX) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Northern Trust (NASDAQ:NTRS) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home BancShares (NYSE:HOMB) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Pure Storage (NYSE:PSTG) on 10/31/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) on 10/31/2025.

Vistra Stock Up 1.2%

Vistra stock traded up $2.20 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $179.00. The stock had a trading volume of 1,908,413 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,325,265. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $192.56 and a 200 day moving average price of $188.55. Vistra Corp. has a 12 month low of $90.51 and a 12 month high of $219.82. The stock has a market cap of $60.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 64.62, a P/E/G ratio of 3.04 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.74.

Vistra (NYSE:VST) last issued its earnings results on Friday, November 7th. The company reported $1.75 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.78 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $4.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.60 billion. Vistra had a return on equity of 64.04% and a net margin of 6.70%. Research analysts predict that Vistra Corp. will post 7 EPS for the current year.

Vistra Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd will be paid a $0.227 dividend. This represents a $0.91 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. This is a positive change from Vistra’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.23. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 22nd. Vistra’s payout ratio is 32.49%.

Insider Activity at Vistra

In other Vistra news, EVP Scott A. Hudson sold 56,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $168.86, for a total transaction of $9,456,160.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 306,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,772,476. This trade represents a 15.44% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Stephanie Zapata Moore sold 8,219 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $173.35, for a total transaction of $1,424,763.65. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 79,854 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,842,690.90. The trade was a 9.33% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 868,339 shares of company stock valued at $173,242,584 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.42% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Melius began coverage on shares of Vistra in a research note on Wednesday, August 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a $295.00 target price for the company. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of Vistra in a report on Thursday, October 16th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $250.00 price target for the company. Scotiabank began coverage on shares of Vistra in a research note on Monday, September 22nd. They set a “sector outperform” rating and a $256.00 price objective on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on Vistra from $179.00 to $203.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 13th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on Vistra from $236.00 to $245.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 7th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $233.20.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VST. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vistra during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new stake in Vistra during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Vistra during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. Archer Investment Corp boosted its position in Vistra by 2,700.0% during the 3rd quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 140 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 135 shares during the period. Finally, Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Vistra in the third quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors own 90.88% of the company’s stock.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About Vistra

Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company. The company operates through six segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. It retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across states in the United States and the District of Columbia.