Vistra Corp. (VST)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vistra Corp., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Vistra Corp. (VST) has returned -6.69% so far this year and 28.66% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 4, 2016, VST's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.84%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +39.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -20.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VST closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 20, 2024 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -28.3%.

Vistra Corp. has an annualized alpha of 24.66%, beta of 1.04, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 05, 2016.

• This stock captured 159.59% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 85.02% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.21 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

VST ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vistra Corp. (VST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Vistra Corp. provided a 0.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.91 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vistra Corp.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vistra Corp.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Vistra Corp. was 53.32%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 527 trading sessions.

The current Vistra Corp. drawdown is 30.83%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Vistra Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vistra Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.