Vistra Corp. (VST) Stock Rated Buy on 41 GW Power Capacity

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) ranks among the best performing utilities stocks to buy now. On August 20, Melius Research assumed coverage of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) with a Buy rating and a $194 price target. The firm recognized Vistra as a significant player in the power markets, given its 41 GW of generating capacity from nuclear, natural gas, coal, and solar sources in addition to its battery storage capabilities.

Melius emphasized that Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is the owner of one of the largest battery storage systems in the world, the Moss Landing energy storage complex in California. The firm also mentioned Vistra’s most recent deal, which saw the company announce that it had purchased seven natural gas plants from Lotus Infrastructure Partners.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is a vertically integrated energy corporation with a wide range of businesses, including fuel manufacturing, wholesale energy sales, logistics, and power generating. The company supplies natural gas and electricity to its commercial, industrial, and residential clients.

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