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
- $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)
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
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.
| 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