Vistra Corp Stock Soars 8.30% in Two Days, Ranks 94th in Trading Volume

On April 2, 2025, Vistra Corp (VST) experienced a significant increase in its stock price, rising by 4.05% and marking its second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 8.30% over the past two days. The trading volume for Vistra was 7.05 billion, placing it at the 94th position in the day's stock market rankings.

Vistra Corp's stock surge can be attributed to several factors. The company, an integrated retail electricity and power generation firm, saw its shares rise by approximately 8.5%, or $14.49 per share, on Tuesday. This increase reflects positive market sentiment and investor confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.

Analysts have provided varying price targets for Vistra Corp. Based on the estimates of 14 analysts, the average target price for Vistra Corp is $173.86, with a high estimate of $212.00 and a low estimate of $120.00. This average target price suggests a potential upside of 36.57% from the current stock price of $127.30. Additionally, the consensus recommendation from 16 brokerage firms indicates an "Outperform" status for Vistra Corp, with an average brokerage recommendation of 1.8 on a scale where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell.

Despite the positive outlook from analysts, it is important to note that GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for Vistra Corp to be $57.16 in one year, suggesting a potential downside of 55.1% from the current price. This estimate is based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. Investors should consider this information alongside other factors when making investment decisions.