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VST's first-quarter earnings are expected to have benefited from its integrated business model, hedging program, while increasing operating cost is a headwind.

Vistra is a $47 billion market cap independent power producer generating and selling electricity in Texas, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic. The company's acquisition of Energy Harbor's nuclear-powered capacity gives it additional baseload reliability. Vistra will report first quarter results May 7, 2025.

Vistra Corp. (VST) reachead $139.28 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.44% change compared to its last close.

The Q1 US GDP report revealed strong AI investment, despite global trade concerns, with Vistra Corp. showing solid financial performance and a promising outlook. I maintain a 'Buy' rating on VST, citing its robust earnings, shareholder-friendly policies, and undervalued stock, despite technical risks and competitive threats. The Company's Q4 results exceeded expectations, and the firm reaffirmed its FY 2025 guidance, targeting significant EBITDA growth and capacity additions.

IRVING, Texas , May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2250 per share of Vistra's common stock, reflecting an estimated aggregate payment of approximately $75 million this quarter. This represents an approximate 3% increase in the company's quarterly common stock dividend per share from its second quarter 2024 dividend.

Shares of nuclear power providers Constellation Energy (CEG 8.47%), Vistra Energy (VST 6.78%), and Oklo (OKLO 12.80%) were in rally mode on Thursday, up 8%, 5.8%, and 8.5%, respectively, as of 1:45 p.m. ET.

Vistra (VST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

VST stock will benefit from the anticipated growth in electricity demand within its service area. With a rising dividend and strong return on equity, keeping invested in the stock could be a prudent decision.

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The latest trading day saw Vistra Corp. (VST) settling at $126.63, representing a +1.93% change from its previous close.