JP Morgan has recently initiated Vistra Corp (VST) stock to Overweight rating, as announced on October 17, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on October 14, 2024, Exane BNP Paribas had initiated the stock to Outperform, setting a price target of $231. Jefferies also initiated Buy rating with a price target of $99. Additionally, Janney initiated Buy rating on April 18, 2024, with a target price of $82. BofA Securities analysts, in their report published on September 30, 2021, also reiterated Buy rating and set a price target of $23 for Vistra Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Vistra Corp (VST) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Vistra Corp (VST) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $121.9 which represents a slight increase of $6.16 or 5.32% from the prior close of $115.74. The stock opened at $116.31 and touched a low of $115.89 during the day, reaching a high of $122.27. The volume of shares traded was 6.40 million falling short of the average volume of 7.21 million.
VST Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Vistra Corp (VST) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -3.76% over the last five trades and -7.14% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 49.13%, and it has gained 64.84% in the previous three months. Currently, VST is trading at -3.26%, 10.81%, and 48.01% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, VST, a Utilities sector stock, is trading -15.27% below its 52-week high but remains 260.22% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 6.32 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Vistra Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Vistra Corp’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 19.18% and a profit margin of 3.16%, with a gross margin of 49.13%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Vistra Corp’s market capitalization stands at $41.88 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 95.64, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 18.64. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 2.78, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 13.5, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.81% of Vistra Corp (VST)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 90.59%.
Notable insider trades include Moore Stephanie Zapata, EVP and General Counsel at Vistra Corp (VST), who sold 34714 shares on Aug 13 ’24, at $80.37 each, totaling $2.79 million. On Mar 14 ’24, Kirby Carrie Lee, EVP and Chief Admin. Officer, sold 72748 shares for $62.63 each, amounting to $4.56 million. Additionally, on Mar 12 ’24, HUDSON SCOTT A sold 86517 shares at $59.11 each, generating $5.11 million.
