- Vistra Corp's (VST, Financial) Illinois solar and battery projects face delays, prompting a request for a two-year extension.
- Analysts set a one-year target price range of $120.00 to $200.00, with an average of $168.76.
- GuruFocus estimates reveal a potential downside based on the current stock price and GF Value assessment.
Vistra Corp (VST) is navigating significant challenges due to supply chain disruptions and increasing demand spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act incentives. As a result, the company has proposed a two-year extension on interconnection deadlines for its ambitious Illinois solar and battery endeavors, which collectively amount to 833 megawatts. This request has been formally submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, highlighting the persistent bottlenecks in acquiring essential equipment.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Analyzing the perspectives of 15 financial analysts, the average one-year price target for Vistra Corp (VST, Financial) stands at $168.76. This reflects an estimated high of $200.00 and a low of $120.00, suggesting a modest upside potential of 3.97% from the current trading price of $162.31. To explore more detailed projections and analysis, visit the Vistra Corp (VST) Forecast page.
Adding to the positive sentiment, the consensus from 18 brokerage firms places Vistra Corp at an average recommendation of 1.8, denoting an "Outperform" rating. The evaluation scale ranges between 1 (Strong Buy) and 5 (Sell), underscoring a generally optimistic outlook among financial experts.
Despite the promising analyst forecasts, the GF Value calculated by GuruFocus suggests a different narrative. It projects the stock's fair value to be $61.32 within a year, indicating a significant downside of 62.22% from its current price of $162.31. This valuation represents an analysis based on historical trading multiples, historical business growth, and future performance estimates. For further insights, you can review additional metrics on the Vistra Corp (VST, Financial) Summary page.
