Vistra Corp. $VST Stock Purchased by Segra Capital Management LLC

Segra Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) by 26.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 373,456 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 77,500 shares during the period. Vistra makes up 5.2% of Segra Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 4th biggest position. Segra Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Vistra were worth $51,668,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Premier Financial Group purchased a new position in Vistra in the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. increased its holdings in Vistra by 141.2% during the 1st quarter. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. now owns 246 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Vistra in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Silicon Valley Capital Partners acquired a new position in shares of Vistra in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vistra by 46.6% during the 1st quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 302 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.88% of the company’s stock.

Vistra Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:VST traded up $17.35 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $162.24. 12,005,718 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,991,564. The stock has a market capitalization of $54.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.45 and a beta of 1.38. Vistra Corp. has a 12 month low of $132.66 and a 12 month high of $217.10. The company has a 50 day moving average of $142.79 and a 200-day moving average of $151.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.87, a current ratio of 0.97 and a quick ratio of 0.87.

Vistra (NYSE:VST) last issued its earnings results on Friday, August 7th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.61 by ($0.85). Vistra had a return on equity of 108.68% and a net margin of 11.55%.The business had revenue of $4.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.46 billion. On average, equities analysts expect that Vistra Corp. will post 9.04 EPS for the current year.

Vistra Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Monday, September 21st were paid a dividend of $0.23 per share. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, September 21st. This is an increase from Vistra’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.2290. Vistra’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 15.54%.

Key Vistra News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vistra this week:

• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Department of Energy confirmed a conditional loan commitment of up to approximately $4.2 billion to help Vistra upgrade and extend the operating lives of its Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio and Beaver Valley in Pennsylvania. The projects are expected to add roughly 433 megawatts of capacity while reducing Vistra’s upfront capital burden. DOE confirms loan to Vistra
• Positive Sentiment: Investors see rising demand for reliable, around-the-clock nuclear power from AI and data-center operators as improving Vistra’s earnings visibility. The company has a 20-year agreement with Meta for nuclear output and recently signed a 20-year, 207-megawatt deal with New Era Energy & Digital for a Texas data center. A separate Google nuclear-power agreement with Constellation Energy also lifted the broader merchant-nuclear sector, providing a favorable read-through for VST. Vistra stock gains as federal funds fuel nuclear expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Market positioning has turned more constructive: trading in Vistra call options rose about 52% above typical volume, while reported short interest declined nearly 10%. BMO Capital Markets maintained an “outperform” rating despite lowering its price target from $231 to $210, still implying substantial upside from recent levels. Unusual Vistra options activity
• Neutral Sentiment: Vistra challenged PJM’s proposed Interim Resource Adequacy Service framework before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, arguing that it is discriminatory and legally flawed. The filing could protect future investment incentives, but the outcome and potential effects on regional power-market revenues remain uncertain. Vistra challenges PJM proposal
• Negative Sentiment: Risks remain significant. Vistra carries high leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio near 5.9, and its latest reported quarter missed consensus on both earnings and revenue. The company extended its revolving-credit maturity to September 2027, supporting liquidity but underscoring ongoing balance-sheet pressure. Nuclear operating, regulatory and execution risks also remain.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on VST shares. Scotiabank lifted their price target on shares of Vistra from $293.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Siebert Williams Shank assumed coverage on shares of Vistra in a report on Friday. They set a “buy” rating and a $202.00 price objective for the company. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Vistra from $212.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $181.00 price target on shares of Vistra in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. Finally, Seaport Research Partners reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $230.00 price target on shares of Vistra in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $217.61.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vistra

In other news, CEO James Burke acquired 4,465 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were acquired at an average price of $135.25 per share, with a total value of $603,891.25. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,146,352 shares in the company, valued at approximately $155,044,108. The trade was a 0.39% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Scott A. Hudson sold 44,444 shares of Vistra stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $151.82, for a total transaction of $6,747,488.08. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 331,137 shares in the company, valued at approximately $50,273,219.34. This represents a 11.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.92% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Vistra Company Profile

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is an integrated energy company headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company operates electricity generation facilities and provides electricity and related energy services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage assets.

Vistra also operates a retail electricity business that offers power plans, renewable energy options, and energy-management services. Its retail brands include TXU Energy, Homefield Energy, Dynegy, and Ambit Energy, serving customers in competitive electricity markets across the United States.