About Vistra Corp.
Vistra Corp. (VST) has been publicly traded since 2016, making it a 10-year-old public company. It operates in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry within the Utilities sector. The company is headquartered in Irving, United States and employs approximately 6,390 people. With a market capitalization of $54 billion, VST is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $160.80
- Market Cap
- $54.48B
- 52-Week High
- $219.82
- 52-Week Low
- $90.51
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Independent Power Producers
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.33% | $161.33 | $160.80 |
| 2025 | +17.66% | $137.12 | $161.33 |
| 2024 | +261.53% | $37.93 | $137.12 |
| 2023 | +70.74% | $22.21 | $37.93 |
| 2022 | +5.08% | $21.14 | $22.21 |
| 2021 | +19.57% | $17.68 | $21.14 |
| 2020 | -11.87% | $20.06 | $17.68 |
| 2019 | +2.46% | $19.58 | $20.06 |
| 2018 | +24.95% | $15.67 | $19.58 |
| 2017 | +18.19% | $13.26 | $15.67 |
Valuation
VST currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 72.9, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 14.1 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 20.5. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.0.
Dividends
Vistra Corp. pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 0.57%. This translates to $0.91 per share annually. The payout ratio of 41% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
VST has a beta of 1.45, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $90.51 to $219.82, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 19 analyst opinions, VST has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target of $234.37 suggests 47.4% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vistra Corp. do? ▼
Vistra Corp. is a Utilities - Independent Power Producers company operating in the Utilities sector. The company is headquartered in Irving, United States.
What sector is VST in? ▼
VST operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
When did VST go public? ▼
Vistra Corp. went public in 2016, making it a 10-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in VST 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in VST five years ago would be worth approximately $9,588 today, representing a 858.8% return.
Does VST pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Vistra Corp. pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.57%, which is $0.91 per share annually.
What is VST's market cap? ▼
Vistra Corp. has a market capitalization of $54 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is VST's P/E ratio? ▼
VST has a trailing P/E ratio of 72.9 and a forward P/E of 14.1, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is VST a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 19 opinions, VST has a consensus "strong_buy" rating. The average price target is $234.37.
Last updated: 3/14/2026