Vistra Corp Outperforms Utility Industry, Should You Invest in VST Stock?

Vistra Corp. VST has gained 2% in the past month, outperforming the Utility- Electric Power industry and Utilities sector. The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cogentrix Energy and a 20-year power purchase agreement with Meta to supply 2,600 MW of zero-carbon electricity. Vistra's diversified generation capacity and strategic investments in energy storage solutions position it to capture long-term growth in high-growth markets. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for VST's 2026 earnings per share indicates year-over-year growth of 64.07%.