Vistra(US:VST) ZACKS·2025-09-29 22:46Core Insights - Vistra Corp. (VST) experienced a stock price decline of 4.48% in the recent trading session, underperforming the S&P 500, which gained 0.26% [1] - Over the past month, Vistra's shares increased by 9.58%, outperforming both the Utilities sector's gain of 1.73% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87% [1] Financial Performance Expectations - The upcoming financial results for Vistra are anticipated to show an EPS of $1.78, reflecting a significant decrease of 66.1% from the same quarter last year, while revenue is expected to reach $7.34 billion, an increase of 16.71% year-over-year [2] - For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $6.5 per share and revenue of $21.39 billion, indicating a decline of 7.14% in earnings and an increase of 24.18% in revenue compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Vistra indicate shifting business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects these estimate changes, currently ranks Vistra Corp. at 3 (Hold), with a 3.21% upward shift in the consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Vistra Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 31.87, which is significantly higher than the industry average of 18.24, indicating that the company is trading at a premium [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 3.14, compared to the Utility - Electric Power industry's average PEG ratio of 2.78, suggesting higher anticipated earnings growth relative to its price [8] Industry Context - The Utility - Electric Power industry, part of the broader Utilities sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it in the top 32% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1, highlighting the importance of industry strength in stock performance [9]