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Vistra Corp. (VST) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
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In the latest trading session, Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) closed at $196.86, marking a -6.26% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.71%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.9%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 3.56%.
The stock of company has risen by 2.92% in the past month, lagging the Utilities sector's gain of 3.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.5%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Vistra Corp. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on November 6, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.78, reflecting a 66.1% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.39 billion, reflecting a 17.55% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $6.52 per share and a revenue of $21.39 billion, signifying shifts of -6.86% and +24.18%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Vistra Corp. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 3.49% higher. Currently, Vistra Corp. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Vistra Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 32.21 right now. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 18.97.
One should further note that VST currently holds a PEG ratio of 3.11. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Utility - Electric Power industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.83.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, which puts it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
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Vistra Corp. (VST) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
In the latest trading session, Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) closed at $196.86, marking a -6.26% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 2.71%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 1.9%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 3.56%.
The stock of company has risen by 2.92% in the past month, lagging the Utilities sector's gain of 3.14% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.5%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Vistra Corp. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on November 6, 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.78, reflecting a 66.1% decrease from the same quarter last year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.39 billion, reflecting a 17.55% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $6.52 per share and a revenue of $21.39 billion, signifying shifts of -6.86% and +24.18%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Vistra Corp. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 3.49% higher. Currently, Vistra Corp. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Vistra Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 32.21 right now. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 18.97.
One should further note that VST currently holds a PEG ratio of 3.11. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. By the end of yesterday's trading, the Utility - Electric Power industry had an average PEG ratio of 2.83.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, which puts it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.