Vistra Corp Stock news
On May 23, 2026, Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) was designated as a premier "recession--proof" utility stock for growth--oriented portfolios, contributing to a 4.82% increase in share price during the previous trading session. Market analysts underscored Vistra's strategic advantage in the nuclear energy sector, specifically its capacity to meet the anticipated 100% surge in global electricity demand from AI data centers by 2030. The company's focus on reinvesting profits into large--scale growth projects and securing long--term power purchase agreements continues to drive its valuation within the defensive utilities space.