Vistra Corp Stock news
On October 22, 2026, HSBC initiated coverage on Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) with a "Buy" rating and established a price target of $190.00 per share. The bank highlighted Vistra's constructive long--term growth outlook, underpinned by surging power demand from artificial intelligence data centers and robust capital allocation. HSBC projected $14 billion in cumulative share repurchases over the next five years alongside an adjusted total shareholder return of 15% through 2032. The coverage noted additional fleet capacity from Vistra's pending acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, adding 10 natural gas generation facilities totaling approximately 5.5 gigawatts across PJM, ISO New England, and ERCOT, expected to close by year--end 2026. Vistra is scheduled to release its third--quarter 2026 financial results on November 6, 2026.