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Vistra Corp.’s Stock Price Plummets to $123.95, Marking a Sharp 7.26% Decrease

Vistra Corp. (VST)

123.95 USD -9.71 (-7.26%) Volume: 10.86M

Vistra Corp.’s stock price stands at 123.95 USD, experiencing a 7.26% decrease this trading session, with a trading volume of 10.86M. Despite a Year-to-Date (YTD) decline of 10.10%, VST continues to be a significant player in the market.


Latest developments on Vistra Corp.

Vistra Corp. (VST) has been making headlines recently, with its stock performance underperforming on Monday compared to competitors. Despite fourth-quarter earnings missing estimates, revenues have risen year-over-year. The company’s strong Q4 earnings report reaffirmed its 2025 guidance amidst the increasing demand for AI-driven power. However, Vistra is facing challenges as Moss Landing residents sue the company over business losses and health issues stemming from a battery fire. These events have contributed to the fluctuation in Vistra’s stock price movement today.


Vistra Corp. on Smartkarma

Analysts at Baptista Research have provided contrasting views on Vistra Corp. In one report titled “Vistra Corp: DeepSeek Challenging the AI-Power Demand Thesis Could Be A MATTER OF CONCERN!”, the analysts express a bearish sentiment as they highlight the impact of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, on energy companies like Vistra Energy. The stock saw a significant decline, losing $18.4 billion in market value, causing concern among investors. On the other hand, Baptista Research also published a bullish report titled “Vistra Corp.: Diversification of Energy Portfolio As A Pivotal Growth Lever! – Major Drivers”, praising Vistra Corp’s strong operational performance and diversified energy portfolio, which led to an adjusted EBITDA of $1.444 billion despite challenges in the industry.


A look at Vistra Corp. Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend2
Growth5
Resilience2
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Vistra has a promising long-term outlook. With a high score in Growth, the company is projected to experience significant expansion and development in the future. This indicates a positive trajectory for Vistra in terms of increasing its market presence and profitability.

While Vistra scores lower in Value, Dividend, Resilience, and Momentum, the strong emphasis on Growth suggests that the company is focused on capitalizing on opportunities for expansion and innovation within the utility services sector. With its global reach and ability to generate energy, Vistra is poised to continue serving customers worldwide and driving sustainable growth in the industry.


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