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| What Could Surprise Vistra Stock Investors On The Upside? - Yahoo Finance | What Could Surprise Vistra Stock Investors On The Upside? Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 20, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It - Yahoo Finance Singapore | Vistra Corp. (VST) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It Yahoo Finance Singapore | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance Singapore | Oct 20, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Is Preferred Stock Redemption Altering The Investment Case For Vistra (VST)? - Simply Wall Street | Is Preferred Stock Redemption Altering The Investment Case For Vistra (VST)? Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra Stock Is Down 28% Over the Past Year. Discount or Warning Sign? - TIKR.com | Vistra Stock Is Down 28% Over the Past Year. Discount or Warning Sign? TIKR.com | View source ↗ | TIKR.com | Oct 18, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra (VST) Redeemed $1 Billion Of Series A Preferred Stock - Simply Wall Street | Vistra (VST) Redeemed $1 Billion Of Series A Preferred Stock Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra (NYSE:VST) Stock Price Down 1.4% - Should You Sell? - MarketBeat | Vistra (NYSE:VST) Stock Price Down 1.4% - Should You Sell? MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Did The Market Read Vistra Stock Right? - Trefis | Did The Market Read Vistra Stock Right? Trefis | View source ↗ | Trefis | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing | Vistra Corp. (VST) closed at $153.99, up 1.45%, outperforming the S&P 500. The company is set to report earnings on November 6, 2026, with projected EPS of $2.89 (up 65.14% YoY) and revenue of $7.76 billion (up 56.19% YoY). However, the stock carries a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) due to a 1.88% downward revision in consensus EPS projections over the past 30 days. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 16.79, slightly below its industry average of 17.16. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing | Vistra Corp. (VST) closed at $153.99, up 1.45%, outperforming the S&P 500. The company is set to report earnings on November 6, 2026, with projected EPS of $2.89 (up 65.14% YoY) and revenue of $7.76 billion (up 56.19% YoY). However, the stock carries a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) due to a 1.88% downward revision in consensus EPS projections over the past 30 days. The stock trades at a Forward P/E of 16.79, slightly below its industry average of 17.16. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 15, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| AI Needs More Power Than the Grid Can Give, and These 7 Stocks Sell the Fix | AI data centers face a significant electricity shortage, with the U.S. alone projected to have a 32-gigawatt shortfall by 2028. The article identifies seven stocks positioned to benefit from this power crisis: utility companies with nuclear capabilities (Constellation Energy, NextEra Energy, Vistra), equipment manufacturers for power generation and management (GE Vernova, Bloom Energy, Eaton, Vertiv). These companies are capitalizing on growing demand for alternative power solutions and energy-efficient infrastructure. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| AI Needs More Power Than the Grid Can Give, and These 7 Stocks Sell the Fix | AI data centers face a significant electricity shortage, with the U.S. alone projected to have a 32-gigawatt shortfall by 2028. The article identifies seven stocks positioned to benefit from this power crisis: utility companies with nuclear capabilities (Constellation Energy, NextEra Energy, Vistra), equipment manufacturers for power generation and management (GE Vernova, Bloom Energy, Eaton, Vertiv). These companies are capitalizing on growing demand for alternative power solutions and energy-efficient infrastructure. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Vistra Stock Surged Following Its $4.2 Billion Federal Loan. With the Stock Down 23% Over the Past Year, Is It Time to Buy? | The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $4.2 billion conditional loan commitment to Vistra to expand power capacity at three nuclear plants in the PJM Interconnection region. The funding will add 433 megawatts of clean baseload capacity to meet surging electricity demand from AI data centers. Despite the positive development, Vistra stock remains down 23% over the past year but now trades at a more attractive valuation of 18.5x forward earnings with projected 18% annual earnings growth. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Vistra Stock Surged Following Its $4.2 Billion Federal Loan. With the Stock Down 23% Over the Past Year, Is It Time to Buy? | The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $4.2 billion conditional loan commitment to Vistra to expand power capacity at three nuclear plants in the PJM Interconnection region. The funding will add 433 megawatts of clean baseload capacity to meet surging electricity demand from AI data centers. Despite the positive development, Vistra stock remains down 23% over the past year but now trades at a more attractive valuation of 18.5x forward earnings with projected 18% annual earnings growth. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 15, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Got $5,000? 2 Stocks Supplying the AI Data Center Power Crunch. | With data center electricity demand projected to grow 24% annually through 2030, Vistra and GE Vernova are positioned to capitalize on the power supply gap. Vistra's adjusted operating profit grew over 30% year-over-year despite a 19% stock decline, while GE Vernova boasts a $176 billion backlog with data center orders more than doubling. Both stocks trade at high valuations but analysts project robust earnings growth of 34-36% annually. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 14, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Why Vistra (VST) Stock Is Down Today - Quiver Quantitative | Why Vistra (VST) Stock Is Down Today Quiver Quantitative | View source ↗ | Quiver Quantitative | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra (NYSE:VST) Shares Climb 2.8% - Time to Buy? - MarketBeat | Vistra (NYSE:VST) Shares Climb 2.8% - Time to Buy? MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra (VST) Stock Looks Fully Priced Despite Its Huge Five Year Run - Simply Wall Street | Vistra (VST) Stock Looks Fully Priced Despite Its Huge Five Year Run Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra (NYSE:VST) Shares Down 2.1% - What's Next? - MarketBeat | Vistra (NYSE:VST) Shares Down 2.1% - What's Next? MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Nuclear ETFs in Spotlight as Google and Constellation Sign 3.6 GW Deal | Google and Constellation Energy signed a landmark 3.59 GW power purchase agreement worth $4.3 billion in nuclear upgrades, highlighting a structural renaissance in the nuclear industry driven by AI data center demand. The deal exemplifies a broader trend of tech hyperscalers securing long-term nuclear power contracts, reshaping valuations across the nuclear supply chain and making nuclear ETFs attractive investment vehicles. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Is Vistra Stock A Buy Today After Trailing The Market? - Trefis | Is Vistra Stock A Buy Today After Trailing The Market? Trefis | View source ↗ | Trefis | Oct 9, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| At $165 a share, Vistra (VST) CFO's family trust sells stock under a preset trading plan. - Stock Titan | At $165 a share, Vistra (VST) CFO's family trust sells stock under a preset trading plan. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note | Vistra Corp. (VST) declined 6.35% to $156.14, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 0.47% loss. Despite strong earnings growth projections (65.14% EPS increase expected), the stock received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating due to a 1.88% downward revision in consensus EPS estimates over the past 30 days. The company trades at a Forward P/E of 18.44, above its industry average of 16.96. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note | Vistra Corp. (VST) declined 6.35% to $156.14, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 0.47% loss. Despite strong earnings growth projections (65.14% EPS increase expected), the stock received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating due to a 1.88% downward revision in consensus EPS estimates over the past 30 days. The company trades at a Forward P/E of 18.44, above its industry average of 16.96. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note - Yahoo Finance | Vistra Corp. (VST) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Can Google's Nuclear Deal Strengthen Constellation Energy's Growth Outlook? | Constellation Energy signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Google for 890 MW of new nuclear capacity and a 15-year supply deal for 2,700 MW of existing generation. The agreements support over $4.3 billion in nuclear upgrades and provide revenue certainty, strengthening CEG's long-term growth prospects amid rising AI-driven electricity demand. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Should You Invest in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU)? | The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU) has received a Zacks ETF Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) and is not recommended for investors seeking utilities exposure. The ETF has underperformed with a 0.62% loss year-to-date and 4.29% decline over the past year. Better alternatives include Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) and State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which offer lower expense ratios and significantly larger asset bases. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.167 | 1 |
| Should You Invest in the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU)? | The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU) has received a Zacks ETF Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) and is not recommended for investors seeking utilities exposure. The ETF has underperformed with a 0.62% loss year-to-date and 4.29% decline over the past year. Better alternatives include Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (VPU) and State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which offer lower expense ratios and significantly larger asset bases. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.167 | 1 |
| Company News for Oct 7, 2026 | Several stocks surged following major announcements: AMD rose 2.8% on plans to boost chip production in 2027 for AI demand. Constellation Energy jumped 12.3% after Google signed a $4.3 billion nuclear power deal. Option Care Health soared 32.7% on acquisition news from McKesson and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Vistra Corp. gained 10.8% after the Department of Energy committed $4.2 billion for nuclear facility upgrades. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Company News for Oct 7, 2026 | Several stocks surged following major announcements: AMD rose 2.8% on plans to boost chip production in 2027 for AI demand. Constellation Energy jumped 12.3% after Google signed a $4.3 billion nuclear power deal. Option Care Health soared 32.7% on acquisition news from McKesson and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Vistra Corp. gained 10.8% after the Department of Energy committed $4.2 billion for nuclear facility upgrades. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Centrus Energy (LEU) Surges 8.8%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains? | Centrus Energy shares surged 8.8% to $153.88 following a definitive multi-year contract to supply High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to Antares Nuclear. The rally was supported by broader industry sentiment strengthened by Google-Constellation Energy's nuclear capacity agreement and Vistra's $4.2 billion DOE loan commitment. However, earnings estimate revisions have remained flat over 30 days, which may limit further upside momentum. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| Centrus Energy (LEU) Surges 8.8%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains? | Centrus Energy shares surged 8.8% to $153.88 following a definitive multi-year contract to supply High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) to Antares Nuclear. The rally was supported by broader industry sentiment strengthened by Google-Constellation Energy's nuclear capacity agreement and Vistra's $4.2 billion DOE loan commitment. However, earnings estimate revisions have remained flat over 30 days, which may limit further upside momentum. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 7, 2026 | bullish | 0.75 | 1 |
| 3 S&P 500 Utility Giants Soar Above Key Resistance. This Is Why. - Investor's Business Daily | 3 S&P 500 Utility Giants Soar Above Key Resistance. This Is Why. Investor's Business Daily | View source ↗ | Investor's Business Daily | Oct 6, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Department of Energy Announces a New Multi-Billion-Dollar Nuclear Energy Deal | The Department of Energy announced a $4.2 billion loan commitment to Vistra to extend and upgrade three nuclear plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, preserving 4 GW of power and adding 433 MW of new capacity. This deal is part of Trump's broader initiative to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050. Meta has already signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Vistra for 2,609 MW from these plants, highlighting how existing reactor owners are positioned to benefit most from the nuclear renaissance driven by AI energy demands. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Department of Energy Announces a New Multi-Billion-Dollar Nuclear Energy Deal | The Department of Energy announced a $4.2 billion loan commitment to Vistra to extend and upgrade three nuclear plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, preserving 4 GW of power and adding 433 MW of new capacity. This deal is part of Trump's broader initiative to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050. Meta has already signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Vistra for 2,609 MW from these plants, highlighting how existing reactor owners are positioned to benefit most from the nuclear renaissance driven by AI energy demands. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Stock Market Midday, Oct. 6: S&P 500 Sets New High, Nuclear Stocks Surge | The S&P 500 reached new all-time highs on October 6, 2026, climbing 0.85% to 7,840 as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Nuclear stocks surged following a Constellation Energy deal with Google, while semiconductor stocks like Marvell Technology jumped over 7% on strong investor day guidance. Memory stocks declined amid reports of Toshiba's market expansion plans. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.385 | 1 |
| Stock Market Midday, Oct. 6: S&P 500 Sets New High, Nuclear Stocks Surge | The S&P 500 reached new all-time highs on October 6, 2026, climbing 0.85% to 7,840 as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. Nuclear stocks surged following a Constellation Energy deal with Google, while semiconductor stocks like Marvell Technology jumped over 7% on strong investor day guidance. Memory stocks declined amid reports of Toshiba's market expansion plans. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.385 | 1 |
| Why Centrus Stock Popped on Tuesday | Centrus Energy stock surged 11.3% following the Department of Energy's announcement of a $4.2 billion loan to Vistra Corp for nuclear plant upgrades. However, the article questions whether this news actually benefits Centrus, noting there's no evidence that Vistra is a customer of Centrus and questioning the logical connection between Vistra's expansion and Centrus's fuel sales. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Why Centrus Stock Popped on Tuesday | Centrus Energy stock surged 11.3% following the Department of Energy's announcement of a $4.2 billion loan to Vistra Corp for nuclear plant upgrades. However, the article questions whether this news actually benefits Centrus, noting there's no evidence that Vistra is a customer of Centrus and questioning the logical connection between Vistra's expansion and Centrus's fuel sales. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 6, 2026 | bullish | 0.5 | 1 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know | Vistra Corp. (VST) has attracted investor attention recently. While the company shows strong earnings growth projections (+71.9% for current fiscal year) and revenue growth (+27.4% for current fiscal year), it received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month (-3% vs +0.8%), and trades at par valuation with peers. Recent earnings surprised positively on EPS but missed significantly on revenue expectations. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know | Vistra Corp. (VST) has attracted investor attention recently. While the company shows strong earnings growth projections (+71.9% for current fiscal year) and revenue growth (+27.4% for current fiscal year), it received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month (-3% vs +0.8%), and trades at par valuation with peers. Recent earnings surprised positively on EPS but missed significantly on revenue expectations. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 6, 2026 | bearish | -1 | 1 |
| BMO Capital Markets Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Vistra (NYSE:VST) Stock Price - MarketBeat | BMO Capital Markets Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Vistra (NYSE:VST) Stock Price MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Trump Looks Set to Give Vistra Stock a $4 Billion Boost - Barchart.com | Trump Looks Set to Give Vistra Stock a $4 Billion Boost Barchart.com | View source ↗ | Barchart.com | Oct 5, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Peter Thiel Was an Early Outside Investor in Facebook and Co-Founded Both PayPal and Palantir Before Building a Hedge Fund Now Concentrated in Power and Energy Stocks. Here's What That Track Record Says About Following His Contrarian Bets. | Peter Thiel, known for successful tech investments including Facebook and PayPal, is now shifting his hedge fund portfolio toward power and energy stocks, betting on a projected 60% increase in electricity demand between 2025-2045 driven by AI and electric vehicles. However, the article cautions that investors should conduct their own research rather than blindly following famous investors, as even successful ones make mistakes. | View source ↗ | The Motley Fool | Oct 5, 2026 | bullish | 0.769 | 1 |
| Talen Energy Expands Buyback Plan With $1.5B Accelerated Repurchase | Talen Energy announced a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program expected to retire over 10% of outstanding shares by Q1 2027, with total repurchase authorization raised to $3 billion through 2028. The company will fund the buybacks through monetization of approximately $1.5 billion in cleared capacity revenues from PJM delivery years 2027-2029, while maintaining a target net leverage ratio of 3.5x by mid-2027. Talen Energy expects to generate $4 billion in adjusted free cash flow through 2028, supporting continued capital returns and strategic investments. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 2, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Talen Energy Expands Buyback Plan With $1.5B Accelerated Repurchase | Talen Energy announced a $1.5 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program expected to retire over 10% of outstanding shares by Q1 2027, with total repurchase authorization raised to $3 billion through 2028. The company will fund the buybacks through monetization of approximately $1.5 billion in cleared capacity revenues from PJM delivery years 2027-2029, while maintaining a target net leverage ratio of 3.5x by mid-2027. Talen Energy expects to generate $4 billion in adjusted free cash flow through 2028, supporting continued capital returns and strategic investments. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 2, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Can CEG's Amazon PPA Strengthen Its Long-Term Growth Prospects? | Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) announced a 20-year, 690 MW power purchase agreement with Amazon, including approximately 190 MW of new nuclear capacity at Calvert Cliffs. In Q2 2026, CEG signed approximately 920 MW of long-term PPAs averaging 18.5 years with investment-grade customers. These agreements provide revenue visibility to support nuclear facility investments and capacity expansions expected to be completed by 2032. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 2, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Can CEG's Amazon PPA Strengthen Its Long-Term Growth Prospects? | Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) announced a 20-year, 690 MW power purchase agreement with Amazon, including approximately 190 MW of new nuclear capacity at Calvert Cliffs. In Q2 2026, CEG signed approximately 920 MW of long-term PPAs averaging 18.5 years with investment-grade customers. These agreements provide revenue visibility to support nuclear facility investments and capacity expansions expected to be completed by 2032. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 2, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Vistra Stock Is Down 31% Over the Last Year. Is It Time to Buy the Dip? - TIKR.com | Vistra Stock Is Down 31% Over the Last Year. Is It Time to Buy the Dip? TIKR.com | View source ↗ | TIKR.com | Sep 26, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Vistra (VST) Stock Looks Above Fair Value On Earnings Yet Supported By Demand - Yahoo Finance | Vistra (VST) Stock Looks Above Fair Value On Earnings Yet Supported By Demand Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Aug 16, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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