VST vs. NRG: Which Utility Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?

Key Takeaways NRG Energy outperforms Vistra on ROE, dividend yield, valuation and recent price gains.NRG is expanding capacity to 25 GW via 18 gas plants, boosting AI and data center exposure.Vistra boasts 40.65 GW capacity and strong 2026 earnings growth of 81.57%.The companies operating in the Zacks Electric–Power industry are well positioned to benefit from the country’s accelerating clean energy transition and strong government support.Rising electricity demand driven by electric vehicle adoption, AI-en ...