Why Is Vistra Stock Trading Higher On Friday?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 16 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Vistra Corp. Acquisition: Vistra Corp. is set to acquire seven natural gas generation facilities for $1.9 billion, enhancing its capacity by approximately 2,600 MW and diversifying its fleet across multiple regions in the U.S.
Financial Impact and Strategy: The acquisition is expected to benefit shareholders immediately and will be financed through an existing term loan and cash; Vistra plans to maintain a robust capital allocation strategy with significant annual dividends and share repurchases.
Analyst Views on PWRD
Wall Street analysts forecast PWRD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PWRD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
