Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Stock Price Down 3.9% – What’s Next?

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST)’s stock price fell 3.9% on Friday . The company traded as low as $53.70 and last traded at $53.73. Approximately 99,670 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 86% from the average daily volume of 708,412 shares. The stock had previously closed at $55.90.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Bank of America reduced their price objective on Vista Energy from $70.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $64.00 price target (up previously from $60.00) on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $60.60.

Vista Energy Price Performance

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $53.02 and a two-hundred day moving average of $49.01. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The company has a market capitalization of $5.12 billion, a PE ratio of 10.43, a PEG ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.75.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in Vista Energy by 332.4% in the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,136 shares of the company’s stock worth $116,000 after acquiring an additional 1,642 shares during the last quarter. FMR LLC grew its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 3,262.5% in the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 3,497 shares of the company’s stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 3,393 shares during the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers increased its holdings in Vista Energy by 41.0% during the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 4,152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $189,000 after purchasing an additional 1,208 shares during the period. Custom Index Systems LLC purchased a new stake in Vista Energy in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $343,000. Finally, Centiva Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of Vista Energy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $389,000. 63.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.