Rating Change
TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) on August 19, 2026.
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TD Cowen Reiterates Buy Rating on Vistra Corp. (VST)
TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) on August 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) · reiterate
- Firm
- TD Cowen
- Rating
- Buy to Buy
- Price at event
- $142.70
- Market capitalization
- $59.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating on Vistra Corp. (VST) on August 19, 2026, with the stock trading at $142.70 and a market capitalization of $59.2 billion.
- VST has declined 20.2% over the past 52 weeks despite receiving unanimous Buy or Overweight ratings from the 10 most recent analyst assessments.
- All 10 of the most recent analyst ratings are positive (10 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell), with recent coverage from TD Cowen, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Scotiabank, though no specific price targets were disclosed.
Market Context
Vistra Corp. operates in the Utilities sector. The stock currently trades at $142.70 with a market capitalization of $59.2B. The stock has declined 20.2% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Vistra Corp.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 10 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 28, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Buy rating mean for VST?
A rating of Buy from TD Cowen reflects the analyst's outlook on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the VST forecast page.
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