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Vistra Corp. (VST) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
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In the latest trading session, Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) closed at $191.37, marking a +2.98% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.58% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.31%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.89%.
The stock of company has fallen by 8.03% in the past month, lagging the Utilities sector's gain of 2.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.16%.
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 is expected to report EPS of $1.78, down 66.1% from the prior-year quarter. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $7.39 billion, showing a 17.55% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.8 per share and a revenue of $20.4 billion, indicating changes of -2.86% and +18.44%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Vistra Corp. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 7.99% higher. Vistra Corp. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Vistra Corp. is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.32. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 19.14 for its industry.
We can also see that VST currently has a PEG ratio of 2.64. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Utility - Electric Power was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.89 at yesterday's closing price.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 53, which puts it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Vistra Corp. (VST) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
In the latest trading session, Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) closed at $191.37, marking a +2.98% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.58% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.31%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.89%.
The stock of company has fallen by 8.03% in the past month, lagging the Utilities sector's gain of 2.95% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.16%.
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 is expected to report EPS of $1.78, down 66.1% from the prior-year quarter. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $7.39 billion, showing a 17.55% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.8 per share and a revenue of $20.4 billion, indicating changes of -2.86% and +18.44%, respectively, from the former year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Vistra Corp. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 7.99% higher. Vistra Corp. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Vistra Corp. is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 27.32. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 19.14 for its industry.
We can also see that VST currently has a PEG ratio of 2.64. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. The Utility - Electric Power was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.89 at yesterday's closing price.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 53, which puts it in the top 22% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow VST in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.