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Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
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In the latest close session, Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) was down 1.94% at $196.24. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.07%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.18%.
Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 7.41% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Utilities sector with its gain of 1.02%, and the S&P 500's gain of 5.71%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Vistra Corp. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 7, 2025. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.32, showcasing a 46.67% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $5.26 billion, up 36.83% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.42 per share and revenue of $22.2 billion, which would represent changes of -8.29% and +28.91%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Vistra Corp. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.41% lower within the past month. Vistra Corp. currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Vistra Corp. currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.17. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 18.41 of its industry.
Meanwhile, VST's PEG ratio is currently 2.37. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Utility - Electric Power industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.63 as of yesterday's close.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, finds itself in the top 34% echelons 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.
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Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
In the latest close session, Vistra Corp. (VST - Free Report) was down 1.94% at $196.24. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.07%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.18%.
Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 7.41% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Utilities sector with its gain of 1.02%, and the S&P 500's gain of 5.71%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Vistra Corp. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 7, 2025. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.32, showcasing a 46.67% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $5.26 billion, up 36.83% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $6.42 per share and revenue of $22.2 billion, which would represent changes of -8.29% and +28.91%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Vistra Corp. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.41% lower within the past month. Vistra Corp. currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, Vistra Corp. currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.17. This expresses a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 18.41 of its industry.
Meanwhile, VST's PEG ratio is currently 2.37. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Utility - Electric Power industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 2.63 as of yesterday's close.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 82, finds itself in the top 34% echelons 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.
To follow VST in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.