In a surprising move, the First National Bank of Hutchinson recently made headlines with its decision to increase its holdings in Vistra Corp. by a significant 43.9% during the first quarter of this year. According to their most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank now owns 32,015 shares of Vistra’s stock, after purchasing an additional 9,768 shares.
This strategic move by the bank has underscored their confidence in Vistra Corp., as their holdings now amount to a staggering $768,000 as of their most recent SEC filing. It is believed that this decision was based on careful analysis and assessment of Vistra’s potential growth prospects.
Vistra Corp., listed on NYSE under the ticker symbol VST, recently reported its quarterly earnings data on May 9th. Unfortunately, it fell short of consensus estimates by posting a loss per share (EPS) of ($0.40), significantly lower than the projected ($0.10) EPS. With revenues reaching $4.43 billion during this period, well above the expected $417.60 million, it is evident that Vistra’s financial performance does not reflect its true potential.
Despite these setbacks, research analysts remain hopeful for Vistra’s future performance predictions and forecast it to post an EPS of 2.76 for the current year. This optimism is mirrored in recent ratings by various brokerages who have reviewed VST stock.
TheStreet, for instance, recently upgraded Vistra from a “c+” rating to a “b-,” showcasing their positive outlook on the company’s prospects going forward. Similarly, Morgan Stanley analysts raised their price target for Vistra from $30.00 to $31.00 while granting it an “overweight” rating in one of their research reports issued earlier this year.
These positive ratings and increased investments highlight the growing interest in Vistra’s potential within the financial world. With the backing of First National Bank of Hutchinson and favorable ratings by industry experts, the future looks promising for Vistra Corp.
It is important to note that investments in the stock market inherently carry a certain degree of risk, and any individual considering investing in Vistra should carefully evaluate their options before proceeding. However, with increased investments from institutional investors such as First National Bank of Hutchinson and positive responses from research analysts, it seems that Vistra Corp. may be a promising contender within the marketplace.
As always, investors are advised to conduct thorough due diligence and consult with professionals for personalized advice before making any investment decisions.
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Institutional Investors Show Interest in Vistra Corp as Energy Company Offers Stability and Dividends
Institutional investors are making notable changes to their positions in Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST), a leading energy company. Spirit of America Management Corp NY, 1832 Asset Management L.P., and Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV have all purchased new positions during the first quarter. Worth Asset Management LLC and Lazard Asset Management LLC have also increased their holdings in the company.
Spirit of America Management Corp NY acquired shares valued at approximately $34,000, while 1832 Asset Management L.P. invested about $35,000. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV purchased a position with a value of around $46,000 during the fourth quarter. Worth Asset Management LLC saw substantial growth in its position with a remarkable 1,296.7% increase during the same period, bringing its total shares to 2,095. Similarly, Lazard Asset Management LLC experienced significant growth of 2,324.7% during the first quarter and now owns 2,158 shares.
The presence of hedge funds and other institutional investors remains strong in Vistra Corp., accounting for an impressive 92.03% ownership of the company’s stock.
On Monday, shares of VST opened at $26.70 on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The energy company has demonstrated stability with a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.09 alongside its debt-to-equity ratio of 3.71.
With a market capitalization of nearly $10 billion and a beta value measuring volatility at 0.98, Vstra operates on solid financial ground despite challenging economic conditions posed by COVID-19 pandemic effects.
Vistra Corp.’s stock had fluctuated between its one-year low at $20.76 and one-year high at $27.29 before Monday’s opening price.
Analysts have recently shared insights on VST stock performance ratings as well. TheStreet upgraded Vistra’s rating from “c+” to “b-” in its research report on July 3rd. Additionally, Morgan Stanley raised its price target on Vistra from $30.00 to $31.00 and assigned the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report published on March 21st.
Furthermore, Vistra recently announced a quarterly dividend that was paid on June 30th. Shareholders of record received a dividend of $0.204 per share if they held their position until Wednesday, June 21st. This marks an increase from the company’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20, resulting in an annualized dividend of $0.82 and a yield of 3.06%.
On another note, Director Julie A. Lagacy acquired 10,000 shares of Vistra’s stock on June 21st at an average price of $24.84 per share, totaling a value of $248,400. Following this transaction, Lagacy now holds 16,923 shares with an approximate value of $420,367.32.
Insider ownership currently represents 1.36% of the total stock owned.
Vistra Corp continues to attract attention from institutional investors as it offers stability amidst market fluctuations while also providing strong dividend yields for shareholders.
As the energy sector evolves rapidly with technological advancements and environmental concerns gaining prominence globally, it will be interesting to monitor how VST performs and adapts to these changing dynamics in the coming months and years ahead.
