Vistra beats Q2 adjusted EBITDA estimates, reaffirms 2026 guidance
VST•Analyst coverage and valuation
The current average analyst rating on the shares is buy, with 19 strong buy or buy ratings, 1 hold rating and no sell or strong sell ratings.
The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is buy.
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Vistra Corp. is $220.00, about 55.6% above its August 6 closing price of $141.38.
The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings, versus a P/E of 16 three months ago.
Result drivers and quarterly details
Vistra said increased ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA was driven by higher realized energy and capacity prices. The company also said contributions from plants acquired from Lotus supported adjusted EBITDA growth.
Net income fell due to increased unrealized mark-to-market losses on derivative positions.
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