Goldman Sachs Raises Vistra's Price Target to $203, Maintains Neutral Rating

Goldman Sachs raised its price target for Vistra (VST) to $203, a 13.41% increase, while maintaining a "Neutral" rating. The move comes as Vistra has been subject to several ratings adjustments by various analysts in recent months. The average target price for Vistra Corp is $202.52, with a high estimate of $242.00 and a low estimate of $120.00. The average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.8, indicating "Outperform" status.

Goldman Sachs recently raised its price target for Vistra Energy (NYSE:VST) to $203, a 13.41% increase, while maintaining a "Neutral" rating. This move comes amidst a wave of ratings adjustments by various analysts in recent months. The average target price for Vistra Corp stands at $202.52, with a high estimate of $242.00 and a low estimate of $120.00. The average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.8, indicating an "Outperform" status.

BofA Securities, for instance, raised its price target to $220.00 from $214.00, citing strong performance and a positive outlook for the company. CFRA also raised its target to $230.00, highlighting robust growth expectations and a positive outlook for nuclear operators. Analysts have generally maintained a bullish consensus on VST, with price targets ranging from $164 to $242 [1].

Despite the positive outlook, Vistra Energy reported disappointing financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company's earnings per share (EPS) were $0.92, significantly below the analysts' forecast of $1.61, representing a 42.86% shortfall. Additionally, revenue was $4.25 billion, missing the projected $5.12 billion by 16.99%. These results underscore the challenges faced by the company in meeting market expectations [1].

Vistra Energy is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US, owning 41 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, natural gas, solar, and energy storage assets. The company's strong financial performance, as indicated by a market capitalization above the industry average, a net margin of 6.59%, and a return on equity (ROE) of 11.92%, has been a significant draw for analysts. However, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 7.69 suggests potential financial challenges [2].

Analysts' ratings and price targets provide valuable insights into the market's perception of Vistra Energy. By tracking these adjustments, investors can gain a better understanding of the company's performance and future prospects. As the energy sector continues to evolve, Vistra Energy's ability to adapt and innovate will be crucial in maintaining its market standing.

References:
[1] https://za.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/vistra-energy-stock-price-target-raised-to-220-from-214-at-bofa-securities-93CH-3833570
[2] https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/08/47076350/what-analysts-are-saying-about-vistra-stock