PFG Advisors purchased a new stake in shares of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 1,727 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $238,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Avior Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Vistra by 56.5% during the 4th quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the period. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC grew its position in shares of Vistra by 616.0% in the fourth quarter. Pathway Financial Advisers LLC now owns 179 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Founders Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Vistra during the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. West Branch Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Vistra during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Comprehensive Financial Planning Inc. PA bought a new position in Vistra in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. 90.88% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Vistra Stock Performance
Vistra stock opened at $124.42 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $155.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $137.04. Vistra Corp. has a twelve month low of $60.86 and a twelve month high of $199.84. The company has a market capitalization of $42.32 billion, a PE ratio of 23.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.12 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.68.
Vistra Increases Dividend
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Paul M. Barbas sold 24,136 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $124.19, for a total value of $2,997,449.84. Following the transaction, the director now owns 51,063 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,341,513.97. This trade represents a 32.10 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director John William Pitesa purchased 1,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 12th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $126.75 per share, with a total value of $190,125.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 3,467 shares in the company, valued at $439,442.25. The trade was a 76.26 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders own 1.42% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Daiwa America upgraded Vistra to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 5th. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of Vistra from $151.00 to $191.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Bank of America raised shares of Vistra from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and cut their price target for the company from $164.00 to $152.00 in a report on Tuesday, March 4th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Vistra from $135.00 to $169.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, November 22nd. Finally, Evercore ISI initiated coverage on Vistra in a research note on Tuesday, January 21st. They set an “outperform” rating and a $202.00 price objective for the company. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $162.83.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on Vistra
About Vistra
Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company. The company operates through six segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. It retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across states in the United States and the District of Columbia.
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