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Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST), the $64.65 billion energy company whose stock has surged 68% over the past six months, reported that CEO James A. Burke sold a total of 21,617 shares of common stock on October 21 and 22, 2025, at prices ranging from $188.30 to $193.15, for a total value of approximately $4 million.
The sales occurred alongside the exercise of stock options. On the same dates, Burke exercised options to acquire 26,400 shares of Vistra common stock at a price of $19.68, for a total value of $519,552. According to InvestingPro data, analysts maintain a bullish outlook on VST, with the stock currently trading near its Fair Value.
Following these transactions, Burke directly owns 292,642 shares of Vistra Corp. common stock. He also indirectly owns 701,514 shares through JAMEB, LP, 34,000 shares through the James A. Burke 2012 Irrevocable Trust, and 259 shares through the Marti E. Burke 2012 Irrevocable Trust. With the stock delivering a 60% return over the past year, investors can access comprehensive analysis and 8 additional key insights through InvestingPro’s detailed research report.
In other recent news, Vistra Corp. has completed the acquisition of seven natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners, adding approximately 2,600 megawatts of capacity to its power generation portfolio. This transaction expands Vistra’s presence in key competitive energy markets such as PJM, New England, New York, and California. Additionally, Vistra has amended its Commodity Linked Credit Agreement to extend the revolving credit maturity date to September 30, 2026, and made modifications to the borrowing terms.
Furthermore, Vistra has announced the pricing of a $2 billion private offering of senior secured notes, which includes notes due in 2028, 2030, and 2035 with varying interest rates. In analyst developments, BMO Capital has raised its price target on Vistra Energy to $236.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, following investor meetings with Vistra’s management team. These recent developments reflect Vistra’s strategic moves in expanding its operational capacity and financial structuring.
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