Vistra Corp Stock news
On September 15, 2026, Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 1.2 GW portfolio of gas--fired peaking plants located within the PJM Interconnection for $850 million. This strategic acquisition is designed to enhance Vistra's dispatchable capacity and support grid reliability in the mid--Atlantic region, complementing its existing nuclear and retail footprint. The transaction, which will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and available credit facilities, is expected to be immediately accretive to free cash flow per share. The closing of the acquisition is anticipated to occur by December 31, 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).