Vistra Corp. director sells $8.64 million in stock

Published 07/06/2025, 03:04
Vistra Corp. director sells $8.64 million in stock

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) Director Scott B. Helm has recently sold a substantial portion of the company’s stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On June 5, Helm disposed of 50,000 shares of Vistra common stock, generating a total of approximately $8.64 million. The shares were sold at a weighted-average price of $172.748, with the transaction prices ranging from $172.51 to $172.90. The sale comes as Vistra, now valued at $59 billion, has delivered an impressive 105% return over the past year. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score.

Following this transaction, Helm retains direct ownership of 255,192 shares in the company. The sale was conducted as part of routine portfolio management, and the details were disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. While this insider sale occurred, InvestingPro analysis reveals management has been actively buying back shares, with 12 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Vistra Energy Corp reported its Q1 2025 earnings, revealing a significant miss in earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to market expectations. The company posted an EPS of $0.45, falling short of the forecasted $1.19, and revenue came in at $3.93 billion against a projected $4.46 billion. Despite this, Vistra reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $5.5 billion to $6.1 billion. Additionally, Vistra Corp announced a $1.9 billion acquisition of seven natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners, expected to enhance its free cash flow from the first year after closing. The acquisition involves approximately 2,600 megawatts of capacity and is subject to regulatory approvals, with closure anticipated in late 2025 or early 2026. In another development, Moody’s Ratings downgraded Vistra Holdings Limited’s corporate family rating to B2 from B1, citing high financial leverage and slower-than-expected earnings improvement. The outlook for Vistra was revised from negative to stable, with projections for adjusted EBITDA growth of 5%-6% annually through 2026. These developments highlight Vistra’s strategic moves and financial adjustments amid challenging market conditions.

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