What's Latest With Vistra Corp. (VST)

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is among the best stocks in each sector in 2026. On February 13, Shahriar Pourreza, an analyst at Wells Fargo, reaffirmed a Buy rating and a price target of $236 on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST). In line with the consensus estimate, the firm’s estimate reflects an upside potential of 40.64%.

Three days earlier, Investing.com reported that UBS had updated its Top Picks list, adjusting its holdings in the industrials, energy, and utilities sectors. Overall, the firm’s strategy remains “Attractive” on U.S. equities. On the utilities front, the firm added Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) shares and offloaded NextEra Energy. William Appicelli, an analyst at UBS, maintained a Buy rating on the company, with a $233 price target, on February 5.

Separately, on February 6, Goldman Sachs lifted the price target on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) to $205 from $200 and upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. The investment bank believes that the stock’s 12% YTD decline and 35% drop from the record high present a buying opportunity. What further fuels optimism is the power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is a Texas-based integrated retail electricity and power generation company. Founded in 1882, the company offers electricity and natural gas solutions to a range of customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

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