Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Reaches New 1-Year High – Time to Buy?

Shares of Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $59.91 and last traded at $58.93, with a volume of 61197 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $58.79.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently weighed in on VIST shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Vista Energy from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 10th. Bank of America decreased their target price on Vista Energy from $70.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. Finally, UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $64.00 price objective (up previously from $60.00) on shares of Vista Energy in a research report on Friday, January 3rd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Vista Energy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $61.40.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.71. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $53.95 and a 200 day moving average of $49.80.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vista Energy

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VIST. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 332.4% during the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,136 shares of the company’s stock worth $116,000 after buying an additional 1,642 shares in the last quarter. FMR LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 3,262.5% during the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 3,497 shares of the company’s stock worth $154,000 after acquiring an additional 3,393 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers grew its stake in Vista Energy by 41.0% in the 2nd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 4,152 shares of the company’s stock valued at $189,000 after buying an additional 1,208 shares during the last quarter. Custom Index Systems LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 2.9% during the third quarter. Custom Index Systems LLC now owns 7,763 shares of the company’s stock worth $343,000 after buying an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Centiva Capital LP acquired a new stake in shares of Vista Energy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $389,000. 63.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.