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UtilitiesIndependent Power ProducersScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

VSTVistra Corp.

Utilities / Independent Power Producers

Low Priority

In Line With Peers

NeutralEdge 4/10
$156.14+$5.82 (+3.87%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    70
  • Value
    45
  • Quality
    46
  • Risk resilience
    31
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 6, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 49/100

Momentum 70/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Sentiment 35.02%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 70/100AIQ Edge 4/10 In Line With Peers
Beat rate
25%
1 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
-6.8%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
-52.2%
Aug 7, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Nov 5, 2026—$2.88——$7.15B—
Aug 7, 2026—$1.61$0.77-52.2%$5.46B$4.02B
May 7, 2026—$1.32$2.87+117.4%$5.22B$5.64B
Feb 26, 2026—$2.31$0.54-76.5%$5.79B$4.58B
Nov 6, 2025—$2.08$1.75-15.9%$6.11B$4.97B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
21
Buy
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$213.13
+36.50% versus current price
Based on 13 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$169.00
+8.24% vs latest price
Average target
$213.13
+36.50% vs latest price
High target
$298.00
+90.85% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 6, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.71

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$6.79B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score70

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score49/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
13
Average target
$213.13
Target upside
36.50%
Target range
$169.00 - $298.00
90-day revisions
-7

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
1
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Oct 21, 2026

Is It Too Late to Buy Vistra Corp (VST) After 3.9% Rally? GF Value Says Undervalued

On October 21, 2026, Vistra Corp (VST) shares rose 3.9% to a current price of $156.14, reflecting a 52-week range between $132.66 and $203.66. Despite today's p

gurufocus.com · Oct 21, 2026

VST Maintained by Morgan Stanley -- Price Target Lowered to $226

Vistra Corp (VST) Analyst Rating Update On October 5, 2023, Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating for Vistra (VST), adjusting the price target down

zacks.com · Oct 20, 2026

Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

Vistra (VST) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

gurufocus.com · Oct 16, 2026

VST Initiates Coverage On by CIBC -- Price Target Announced at $358

Vistra Corp (VST) Analyst Rating and Financial Overview On October 5, 2023, Vistra (VST) has recently been the focus of analyst attention as CIBC initiates c

insidermonkey.com · Oct 16, 2026

President Trump and Nancy Pelosi’s AI Data Center Stock Pick: Vistra (VST)

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) generates electricity from natural gas, nuclear and other power plants and sells it to homes and businesses.

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VST Catalysts FAQ

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What events could hurt VST stock?

VST could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.