In the latest trading session, Vistra Corp. (VST) closed at $153.99, marking a +1.45% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.33%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 1.08%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.08%.
Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 8.12% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Utilities sector with its loss of 0.69%, and the S&P 500's gain of 1.41%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Vistra Corp. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on November 6, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.89, reflecting a 65.14% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $7.76 billion, indicating a 56.19% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $9.04 per share and a revenue of $22.59 billion, demonstrating changes of +71.86% and +27.35%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Vistra Corp. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 1.88% lower. Vistra Corp. is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
Looking at valuation, Vistra Corp. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.79. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.16.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 92, placing it within the top 38% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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