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 .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $138.37
- Market Cap
- $46.44B
- 52-Week High
- $196.80
- 52-Week Low
- $132.66
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Independent Power Producers
$1,000 Invested in Vistra Corp. (VST)
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 $734 as of November 2026, representing a -26.6% 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 $4,315 as of November 2026, representing a +331.5% 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 $7,732 as of November 2026, representing a +673.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in VST 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Vistra Corp. (VST) in 2016 would be worth $12,069 as of November 2026, representing a +1106.9% 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 $12,224 as of November 2026, representing a +1122.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 10+ years (120 months), Vistra Corp. (VST) has averaged a monthly return of +2.68% with a median return of +1.54%. The stock had 69 positive months (57%) and 51 negative months (43%). 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, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.5%), 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 +39.45% with a median return of +17.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +26.49%. 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 2026 at -13.85%. 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 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.85% | $160.62 | $138.37 |
| 2025 | +17.66% | $136.52 | $160.62 |
| 2024 | +261.53% | $37.76 | $136.52 |
| 2023 | +70.74% | $22.12 | $37.76 |
| 2022 | +5.08% | $21.05 | $22.12 |
| 2021 | +19.57% | $17.60 | $21.05 |
| 2020 | -11.87% | $19.97 | $17.60 |
| 2019 | +2.46% | $19.49 | $19.97 |
| 2018 | +24.95% | $15.60 | $19.49 |
| 2017 | +18.19% | $13.20 | $15.60 |
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: 11/1/2026