Vistra Corp.

VST · Utilities

About Vistra Corp. (VST)

Vistra Corp. is a Utilities - Independent Power Producers company operating in the Utilities sector.

VST trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Independent Power Producers

Key Statistics

Current Price
$151.29
Market Cap
$51.22B
52-Week High
$219.82
52-Week Low
$90.51
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Independent Power Producers

$1,000 Invested in Vistra Corp. (VST)

1 Year
$1,165
+16%
3 Years
$6,370
+537%
5 Years
$9,665
+866%
Since IPO
$13,325
+1233%

How much would $1,000 invested in VST be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in VST 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Vistra Corp. (VST) in 2025 would be worth $1,165 as of May 2026, representing a +16.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in VST 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Vistra Corp. (VST) in 2023 would be worth $6,370 as of May 2026, representing a +537.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in VST 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Vistra Corp. (VST) in 2021 would be worth $9,665 as of May 2026, representing a +866.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in VST at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Vistra Corp. (VST) at IPO would be worth $13,325 as of May 2026, representing a +1232.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.91%
Positive Months
65
58% of 113
Negative Months
48
42% of 113
Data Period
9+ years
113 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Sep 2024 (+39.1%)
Best month on avg: May (+5.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2025 (-20.4%)
Worst month on avg: February (-0.5%)

Over the past 9+ years (113 months), Vistra Corp. (VST) has averaged a monthly return of +2.91% with a median return of +3.05%. The stock had 65 positive months (58%) and 48 negative months (42%). The best month in VST's history was September 2024 with a +39.1% return, while the worst was February 2025 at -20.4%. Historically, May tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.9%), and February the weakest (-0.5%).

VST's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2024 with a cumulative return of +152.9%, and the worst was 2020 at -6.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 10 years of trading history, Vistra Corp. (VST) has delivered an average annual return of +40.22% with a median return of +17.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +27.58%. The stock posted gains in 8 years (80%) and losses in 2 years (20%).

VST's best year was 2024 with a +261.53% gain, while the worst was 2020 at -11.87%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. VST achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 6 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+40.22%
Best Year
2024 (+261.53%)
Worst Year
2020 (-11.87%)
Positive Years
8/10
Year Return Start End
2026 -6.10% $161.11 $151.29
2025 +17.66% $136.93 $161.11
2024 +261.53% $37.88 $136.93
2023 +70.74% $22.18 $37.88
2022 +5.08% $21.11 $22.18
2021 +19.57% $17.66 $21.11
2020 -11.87% $20.03 $17.66
2019 +2.46% $19.55 $20.03
2018 +24.95% $15.65 $19.55
2017 +18.19% $13.24 $15.65

Frequently Asked Questions: VST

What sector is VST in?

VST operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.

How has VST performed historically?

Over 10 years of trading history, VST has posted gains in 8 years (80% of the time). The best year was 2024 with a +261.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in VST?

You can invest in VST through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold VST.

Last updated: 3/24/2026