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Wells Fargo Analyst Maintains Buy Rating on Vistra Corp with $259 Target

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Wells Fargo analyst Shahriar Pourreza has maintained a Buy rating on Vistra Corp (VST) with a price target of $259.00, while the stock closed at $141.90. The analyst has a 63.49% success rate and an average return of 7.6%. The consensus rating for Vistra Corp is a Strong Buy, with an average price target of $225.20, indicating a potential upside of 58.70%. BMO Capital also reiterated a Buy rating with a $231.00 price target.

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Wells Fargo Remains a Buy on Vistra Corp (VST)

Shares of Constellation and Vistra surged over 6% as PJM, the U.S. largest grid operator, expedited plans to connect data centers with power producers, moving the capacity procurement date to September 2026. This decision acknowledges the grid's inability to meet data-center demand, driven largely by artificial intelligence. Analysts view this as a positive development for independent power providers, indicating a significant shift in the power-generation landscape.

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Constellation's and Vistra's stocks rally as power-grid operator speeds up data-center deals

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Utility shares, including Constellation Energy (CEG), NRG Energy (NRG), and Vistra (VST), surged after PJM Interconnection announced plans to expedite data center integration with energy producers. CEG rose 7.4%, NRG 7%, and VST 6.6%. PJM aims to address rising demand by advancing a reliability auction to September, acknowledging capacity shortfalls to meet hyperscaler-driven demand, according to Evercore ISI analysts.

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Utility shares surge on PJM's plans to speed up data center timeline

Shares of power producers rose modestly as traders shifted focus to cyclical sectors amid optimism over U.S.-Iran peace talks. Constellation Energy, NRG Energy, and Vistra saw gains following PJM's announcement to expedite data center capacity procurement to September 2026, ahead of the previous 2027 timeline.

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Vistra Corp. (VST) shares fell 2.10% to $136.75, marking the fifth consecutive day of losses, and are 37.79% below their 52-week high of $219.82. In a mixed trading session, the Dow rose 0.32% while the S&P 500 fell 0.07%. Compared to competitors, NextEra Energy dropped 4.63%, while Southern Co. and American Electric Power rose 2.09% and 2.02%, respectively. Trading volume was 6.3 million, above the 50-day average of 4.4 million.

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Vistra Corp. Stock Outperforms Competitors Despite Losses On The Day

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Vistra Corp. (VST) shares fell 1.49% to $134.71 on Tuesday, marking the sixth consecutive day of losses. The stock is currently 38.72% below its 52-week high of $219.82. In contrast, competitors like NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE), Southern Co. (SO), and American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) saw gains. The trading volume for Vistra was 5.8 million, surpassing its 50-day average of 4.5 million.

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BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker has reiterated a Buy rating on Vistra Corp (VST) with a price target of $231.00. Thalacker, who focuses on the Utilities sector, has an average return of 13.7% and a 69.77% success rate on his stock recommendations. Additionally, KeyBanc also maintained a Buy rating on Vistra with a price target of $217.00 in a report released on May 8.

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Vistra Corp (VST) Receives a Buy from BMO Capital

Vistra (NYSE:VST) reported quarterly earnings of $2.87 EPS, exceeding estimates by $1.55. Revenue reached $5.64 billion, surpassing the $5.22 billion forecast. The company achieved a return on equity of 111.30% and a net margin of 11.52%. Vistra announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.229 per share. The stock traded down to $147.80, with a market cap of $50.04 billion. Institutional investors hold 90.88% of shares, and recent insider trading saw EVP Stephanie Zapata Moore sell 10,000 shares. Analysts maintain a cautious outlook on VST shares.

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Vistra (NYSE:VST) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $1.55 EPS

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) shares fell 1.4% to $158.20, with trading volume up 46% from average. Analysts maintain a positive outlook, citing strong Q1 expectations driven by AI power demand, while some investors may be reducing exposure ahead of earnings. The stock has a consensus "Buy" rating and a target price of $233.93. Recent earnings missed estimates, and the company announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.229 per share. Valuation concerns and high leverage remain potential risks for investors.

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