Vistra (VST) Insider Selling Raises Red Flags for Investors

Summary:

• Vistra Corp. (VST, Financial) faces notable insider selling, signaling potential investor apprehension.
• Analysts set the average target price at $168.73, representing a 21.15% upside.
• Despite “Outperform” ratings, GuruFocus estimates suggest a significant downside risk.

Vistra Corp. (VST) has experienced a marked increase in insider selling activity over the past year, raising concerns among investors about potential future performance. A significant transaction includes Executive VP Stephanie Moore’s sale of shares worth $6.2 million. Currently, insider ownership of Vistra stands at 1%, with recent trends showing insiders selling more shares than they have acquired.

Wall Street Analysts’ Price Targets

Fifteen analysts have provided a one-year price target for Vistra Corp (VST, Financial), averaging at $168.73. This target predicts a potential upside of 21.15% from the present trading price of $139.28. The highest price target is $212.00, while the lowest is $120.00. Detailed analytics can be explored further on the Vistra Corp (VST) Forecast page.

Brokerage Recommendations

The consensus among 17 brokerage firms rates Vistra Corp (VST, Financial) with an average recommendation of 1.8, categorizing it as “Outperform.” Within this rating scale, 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell.

GuruFocus Fair Value Estimate

GuruFocus estimates place the GF Value of Vistra Corp (VST, Financial) at $57.85 in one year, predicting a potential downside of 58.46% from the current market price of $139.28. The GF Value represents the fair trading price, derived from historical stock multiples, business growth trajectories, and projected future performance. Investors seeking greater insight can access more detailed data on the Vistra Corp (VST) Summary page.