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$VST

Vistra Corp.

XNYSUtilitiesElectric Services

$142.44+1.32%+$1.85Prev $140.58LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is VST up today? It is at $142.44 (+1.32%), and our scanner flagged it 116 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment VST spikes, and full due diligence on VST — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$142.44
Change today
+1.32%
Previous close
$140.58
52-week range
$132.66 – $219.82
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$47.40B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
337.2M
SEC · as of 2026-05-01 · 97d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-18
Total held
0.92%
Tradeable float
334.1M
99% of shares · after <1% insiders + institutional n/a
Avg daily volume
4.8M
Next earnings
Aug 7 · in 2d (before open)
Classification
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric Services
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.4x
1h
0.5x
1D
0.1x

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Why is $VST up today?

5 alerts today6.3x RVOL

VST is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 5 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on VST today, peaking at 6.3x its normal volume.

Likely catalystMaterial Agreement · New Financial Obligation, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $VST moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile📅 Earnings in 2d (before open)ShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy12 analysts
Avg target $222.09(+56% upside)
Range $181 – $298
12 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying10 buys, 7 sells last 3 months (22/65 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Acosta Arcilia
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-15Ksold 32%33K$2.5M
at $165.04
Jun 18, 26
Sult John R
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-7Ksold 8.4%71K$1.1M
at $170.00
Jun 18, 26
Helm Scott B
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-25Ksold 9.7%232K$4.0M
at $160.00
Jun 16, 26
Barbas Paul M
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-244sold 0.5%53K$37K
at $153.00
Jun 15, 26
Barbas Paul M
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-244sold 0.5%53K$36K
at $147.93
Jun 12, 26
Montemayor Margaret
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5Ksold 32%10K$736K
at $160.00
Jun 2, 26
Montemayor Margaret
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5Ksold 26%14K$825K
at $164.96
May 27, 26
Lagacy Julie A.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 6.3%21Kn/aMay 15, 26
Walters Robert Charles
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 100%2Kn/aMay 15, 26
Ackermann Hilary E.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 1.9%69Kn/aMay 15, 26
Acosta Arcilia
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 2.7%48Kn/aMay 15, 26
Baiera Gavin R.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 2.5%52Kn/aMay 15, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$VST Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish82Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: +1.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$VST Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 7m ago 2.7× RVOL
VST hit 2.744x RVOL at 10:31 AM ET
at $141.95
Alert· 39m ago 6.3× RVOL
VST hit 6.312x RVOL at 9:58 AM ET
at $140.81
Alert· 1h ago 2.0× RVOL
VST hit 2.000x RVOL at 9:34 AM ET
at $140.84
Alert· 1h ago +0.2% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: +0.25% from 200 EMA at 9:08 AM ET
at $141.90
Alert· 1h ago 5.1× RVOL
VST hit 5.079x RVOL at 9:08 AM ET
at $141.90
Alert· 2h ago +0.7% vs EMA
VST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.68% above EMA · slope +0.14%
at $142.45
Alert· 2h ago +0.9% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: +0.92% from 200 EMA at 8:06 AM ET
at $142.61
Alert· 2h ago 2.8× RVOL
VST hit 2.811x RVOL at 8:06 AM ET
at $142.61
Alert· 19h ago 4.0× RVOL
VST hit 3.996x RVOL at 3:06 PM ET
at $140.41
Alert· 20h ago -0.5% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: -0.46% from 200 EMA at 2:21 PM ET
at $140.73
Alert· 20h ago 3.3× RVOL
VST hit 3.245x RVOL at 2:21 PM ET
at $140.73
Alert· 20h ago -0.6% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: -0.58% from 200 EMA at 1:42 PM ET
at $141.01
Alert· 20h ago 13.6× RVOL
VST hit 13.618x RVOL at 1:42 PM ET
at $141.01
Alert· 1d ago 2.5× RVOL
VST hit 2.537x RVOL at 9:52 AM ET
at $142.38
Alert· 1d ago +0.1% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: +0.13% from 200 EMA at 8:48 AM ET
at $144.80
Alert· 1d ago 9.9× RVOL
VST hit 9.868x RVOL at 8:48 AM ET
at $144.80
Alert· 1d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: +0.74% from 200 EMA at 4:22 AM ET
at $145.48
Alert· 1d ago 3.9× RVOL
VST hit 3.894x RVOL at 4:22 AM ET
at $145.48
Alert· 1d ago +0.1% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: +0.06% from 200 EMA at 7:09 PM ET
at $144.43
Alert· 1d ago 4.9× RVOL
VST hit 4.882x RVOL at 7:09 PM ET
at $144.43
Alert· 1d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: -0.07% from 200 EMA at 5:55 PM ET
at $144.35
Alert· 1d ago 4.0× RVOL
VST hit 4.012x RVOL at 5:55 PM ET
at $144.35
Alert· 1d ago -0.8% vs EMA
$VST near 200 EMA: -0.76% from 200 EMA at 4:01 PM ET
at $143.65
Alert· 1d ago 6.1× RVOL
VST hit 6.115x RVOL at 4:01 PM ET
at $143.65
Alert· 1d ago 2.2× RVOL
VST hit 2.215x RVOL at 3:19 PM ET
at $145.28
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News· SEC EDGAR· 21d ago
Vistra Corp. filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, New Financial Obligation
News· SEC EDGAR· 22d ago
Vistra Corp. filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
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News· SEC EDGAR· 36d ago
Vistra Corp. filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, New Financial Obligation
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VST stock FAQ

Why is $VST up today?

VST is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 5 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on VST today, peaking at 6.3x its normal volume.

What is the VST stock price today?

VST last traded at $142.44, up 1.32% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does VST report earnings?

Vistra Corp. (VST) is next expected to report earnings on Friday, August 7, 2026 (before open), about 2 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Where can I see live VST alerts?

The VST Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged VST 116 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is VST on?

VST (Vistra Corp.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $47.40B in the ELECTRIC SERVICES sector.

Is VST good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge VST for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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