O Neil Global Advisors Inc. Invests $16.36 Million in Vistra Corp. $VST

O Neil Global Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 83,482 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,356,000. Vistra comprises 3.0% of O Neil Global Advisors Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 10th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VST. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in Vistra during the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vistra during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Archer Investment Corp raised its stake in shares of Vistra by 2,700.0% during the third quarter. Archer Investment Corp now owns 140 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 135 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vistra in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Anfield Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Vistra in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. 90.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Vistra

Here are the key news stories impacting Vistra this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board-approved dividend: Vistra declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.228/share (payable Mar 31; record Mar 20), a 0.4% increase that signals steady cash returns and supports income-oriented holders. Vistra Declares Dividend on Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Data-center demand story: Company links new Texas data-center deals to long-term power demand growth (AI/colocation), reinforcing Vistra’s revenue tailwinds from large-scale power contracts. Vistra Ties Texas Data Center Deals To Long Term Power Demand Story
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst thematic support: Recent write-ups (e.g., Seeking Alpha) highlight Vistra as an independent power leader positioned to benefit from rising AI-related electricity demand — a constructive narrative for medium-term growth. Vistra Corp. (VST): Independent Power Leader And The 2026 AI Energy Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings: Vistra is set to report quarterly results next week; investors will focus on same-store generation, margin trends, and forward guidance for 2026. Short-term volatility is likely around the print. Vistra (VST) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
• Neutral Sentiment: Scotiabank revision: Scotiabank trimmed its FY2025 EPS estimate to $6.91 from $7.11 but retained an Outperform rating and a $293 price target — a mixed signal (lowered near-term profit outlook but continued bullish long-term view). Vistra Corp. (VST) – MarketBeat
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings-beat skepticism: Zacks flagged that Vistra may lack the key ingredients for an upcoming earnings beat, which raises downside risk if results or guidance disappoint. Vistra Corp. (VST) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation & leverage concerns: The stock trades at a high P/E (~62) and the company shows heavy leverage (debt-to-equity ~5.7); these raise investor sensitivity to any earnings or cash-flow misses and can amplify downside. No direct article link

Vistra Stock Down 0.8%

NYSE:VST opened at $171.20 on Monday. Vistra Corp. has a 1 year low of $90.51 and a 1 year high of $219.82. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.74. The stock has a market cap of $58.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.81, a PEG ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.41. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $162.78 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $181.61.

Vistra Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, March 20th will be given a $0.228 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 20th. This represents a $0.91 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. This is a boost from Vistra’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.23. Vistra’s payout ratio is presently 32.85%.

Insider Transactions at Vistra

In related news, CEO James A. Burke sold 22,251 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.05, for a total transaction of $3,605,774.55. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 297,998 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $48,290,575.90. This represents a 6.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 1.42% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on VST shares. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $215.00 target price on shares of Vistra in a research report on Friday. UBS Group upped their price objective on Vistra from $230.00 to $233.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Vistra in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Vistra from $238.00 to $236.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Vistra from $230.00 to $244.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $236.73.

Vistra Company Profile

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is an integrated power company that develops, owns and operates electricity generation and retail businesses in the United States. The company’s operations span wholesale power production—through a diversified fleet of thermal and lower‑carbon generation assets—and retail electricity supply to residential, commercial and industrial customers. Vistra serves organized wholesale markets and competitive retail markets, with a notable presence in Texas and other regional U.S. power markets.

Vistra’s core activities include the ownership and operation of generation facilities, the commercial dispatch and optimization of those assets into wholesale markets, and the sale of electricity and related services to end-use customers through its retail brands.