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Vistra Draws Bullish Calls as Quarterly Report Nears

Lofty price targets set a high bar for results to back the optimism.

Overview

  • Analysts expect Vistra to post fiscal Q1 earnings of $1.41 per share, up from $0.46 a year earlier, with the release scheduled before the market opens.
  • Sixteen of 17 analysts rate the stock Strong Buy, and the average price target of $239.75 implies roughly 46.7% upside from recent levels.
  • Jim Cramer said he would buy Vistra, describing it as a strong independent power producer with significant nuclear exposure.
  • The most recent quarter reported by the company showed pressure, with net income falling 52.4% to $233 million and adjusted EBITDA down 12.2% to $1.7 billion.
  • Shares have risen 41.6% over the past 52 weeks, beating the S&P 500, and the company’s market value stands near $55.3 billion.