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Vistra (VST)
Key Performance
More- Earnings Score: 55
- Momentum Score: 39
- True Yield: 36
- Financial Health Score: 77
Latest Research & News
GE Vernova and Vistra are competing in the AI data center power boom, but their business models differ significantly. GE Vernova manufactures turbines for on-site power generation with a $263 billion backlog and strong margins, while Vistra operates a massive generation fleet and retail utility business with higher leverage. The author favors GE Vernova due to its clearer growth path independent of commodity price fluctuations.
07/10/2026, 8:02 AM • The Motley Fool
The Ultimate AI Power Supercycle Winner: NextEra Energy or Vistra Stock?
NextEra Energy and Vistra are positioned to capitalize on AI-driven electricity demand growth. NextEra is pursuing a $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy to expand its regulated utility network and data center presence, while Vistra is leveraging its nuclear and natural gas generation fleet with long-term contracts from Meta and AWS. The analyst recommends Vistra for higher upside potential despite higher valuation multiples, citing its direct exposure to AI power demand and lower debt burden compared to NextEra's post-acquisition leverage.
06/28/2026, 11:07 AM • The Motley Fool
3 Nuclear Stocks Worth Owning for the Entire Year as Power Demand Keeps Climbing
Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence driven by AI data center power demands and government support to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050. Three stocks positioned to benefit are Cameco (uranium mining and fuel), BWX Technologies (naval reactors and commercial components), and Vistra (utility with major nuclear fleet and tech company power deals).
06/28/2026, 5:14 AM • The Motley Fool
The U.S. Just Put $17.5 Billion Behind a Nuclear Comeback. These Stocks Could Benefit.
The Department of Energy announced $17.5 billion in conditional loan commitments to support utilities in purchasing long-lead components for new Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors, explicitly tied to data center electricity demand. Three companies—Cameco, Constellation Energy, and Vistra—are identified as potential beneficiaries, though the author remains cautious due to high valuations, execution risks, and the conditional nature of the loans.
06/25/2026, 3:16 PM • The Motley Fool
The Nuclear Power Comeback Is Real -- and These 3 Stocks Are the Best Way to Play It
Nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence as renewables fail to meet growing electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers. The article highlights three investment opportunities: Cameco for uranium supply, GE Vernova for small modular reactor development, and Vistra for nuclear power generation capacity expansion.
06/22/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool
Better AI Energy Stock: Constellation Energy or Vistra?
As AI data centers demand more reliable electricity, Constellation Energy and Vistra are becoming central to the AI infrastructure debate. Constellation Energy offers a cleaner nuclear energy story, while Vistra provides greater flexibility across power markets. The choice between them could shape investor preferences in the evolving energy sector.
06/22/2026, 6:15 AM • The Motley Fool
The AI Boom's Next Bottleneck Is Electricity. These 3 Stocks Are Positioned to Power the Build-Out.
As AI infrastructure demands surge, electricity has become the critical bottleneck. Three companies are positioned to capitalize: Bloom Energy provides on-site fuel cells for data centers, GE Vernova supplies grid equipment and gas turbines with massive backlogs, and Vistra locks in long-term power agreements with major tech companies. However, risks include project timing delays and potential deceleration in AI spending.
06/12/2026, 9:36 PM • The Motley Fool
Algonquin Power & Utilities vs. CenterPoint Energy: Which Utilities Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The article compares two utility stocks for 2026 investment. Algonquin Power & Utilities operates diverse water, gas, and electric services across North America with a 4.9% revenue growth but faces turnaround challenges and negative free cash flow. CenterPoint Energy serves 7 million customers with stronger 8.3% revenue growth and benefits from Houston's booming data center and industrial expansion. The analyst recommends CenterPoint Energy due to its genuine growth trajectory versus Algonquin's recovery mode.
06/11/2026, 1:19 PM • The Motley Fool
NextEra Energy's $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy is driving major consolidation in the utility sector, primarily driven by AI data center electricity demand. The article predicts Vistra could be the next acquisition target, with Constellation Energy positioned as a likely buyer due to complementary nuclear power assets and geographic overlap in Texas, California, and the Northeast.
06/11/2026, 1:15 PM • The Motley Fool
KKR Launches Helix Digital Infrastructure With $10B Backing
KKR launched Helix Digital Infrastructure, a new venture backed by over $10 billion in committed capital to finance and deploy data centers, power, and connectivity for AI hyperscalers. Led by former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky and supported by partnerships with Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA, and Vistra, the initiative represents KKR's major push into the growing AI market. However, KKR stock shows bearish technical indicators with a 24.59% 12-month decline and a death cross pattern, though analysts maintain a Buy rating with a $122.50 price target.
06/11/2026, 12:30 PM • Benzinga
3 Stocks That Could Double in the next Few Years
Mark Roussin discusses three stocks he believes could double over the next few years, with ServiceNow being one he recently doubled his position in. The article emphasizes a long-term compounding investment strategy rather than short-term trading.
06/05/2026, 10:08 AM • The Motley Fool
Vistra vs. Constellation Energy: The Big Revenue Face-Off
Constellation Energy posted higher and more consistent quarterly revenues, with a dramatic spike to $11.1 billion in Q1 2026 following its $16.4 billion acquisition of Calpine. Vistra's revenues fluctuate due to its use of energy derivatives for hedging, but the company is pursuing similar growth through a $4 billion acquisition of Cogentrix. Both companies are following comparable expansion strategies in the U.S. energy sector, with combined generation capacities approaching 50-60 gigawatts.
06/01/2026, 5:16 PM • The Motley Fool
My Top 3 Recession-Proof Utilities Stocks for May 2026
With inflation rising and recession concerns mounting, the article recommends three utility stocks as defensive investments: Southern Company for its stable dividend history and essential services, Brookfield Renewable for its strong dividend growth targets, and Vistra for its growth potential in AI data center power supply.
05/23/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool
The Smartest Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The article recommends two energy stocks for long-term investment: Vistra and Quanta Services. Vistra, a major U.S. power generation and retail electricity provider with 44 GW capacity, is positioned to benefit from growing energy demand and has secured a 20-year deal with Meta for data center power. Quanta Services designs and builds energy infrastructure and has seen its backlog double from $19.3 billion to $44 billion. Both companies are expected to experience strong revenue and earnings growth through 2028, driven by electrification, grid modernization, and data center expansion.
05/06/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool
Meta has partnered with space startup Overview Energy to utilize space-based solar energy for its data centers, with plans to demonstrate the system in orbit by 2028 and begin commercial power delivery in 2030. Meta will have early access to up to 1 gigawatt of capacity. This partnership reflects the broader tech industry trend of investing in renewable and nuclear energy sources to power data centers while managing electricity costs.
04/27/2026, 9:16 AM • Benzinga
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Company Profile
Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States. The company operates through five segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure. The company retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across states in the United States and the District of Columbia. It is also involved in electricity generation, wholesale energy purchases and sales, commodity risk management, fuel procurement, and fuel logistics management activities. In addition, the company engages in decommissioning and reclamation of retired generation facilities, including mines, and battery removal and remediation activities. It serves approximately 5 million customers with a generation capacity of approximately 44,000 megawatts with a portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Vistra Energy Corp. and changed its name to Vistra Corp. in July 2020. Vistra Corp. was founded in 1882 and is based in Irving, Texas.
Key Executives
- James A. Burke
- Stacey H. Dore
- Scott A. Hudson
- Kristopher E. Moldovan
- Stephanie Zapata Moore
Current Ownership Distribution
- Mutual Funds8.5B (58.34%)
- Institutions6.0B (40.80%)
- Insiders125.8M (0.86%)
- Other0 (0.00%)