Vistra (VST) Insider Scott Helm Sells $4M of Stock

On June 16, 2026, Scott Helm sold 25,000 shares of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) at $160 per share. This planned transaction amounted to $4 million.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vistra Corp.

Scott Helm's recent sale of 25,000 shares was part of a planned transaction. Other recent insider activity includes Paul Barbas selling 244 shares on June 15 and June 12, also under planned sales, and Margaret Montemayor, the company's SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, selling 4,600 shares on June 2 without a pre-arranged plan.

Other Institutional Activity in Vistra Corp.

BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 1,845,088 shares, leaving it with 28,480,341 shares valued at approximately $4.28 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC acquired 21,393,960 shares, a notable increase, bringing its total to 21,393,960 shares worth about $3.22 billion. Similarly, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC added 16,902,218 shares, resulting in a total of 16,902,218 shares valued at $2.54 billion. State Street Corp saw a modest increase of 295,611 shares, ending with 16,770,480 shares worth $2.52 billion.

Vistra Corp. Stock Up 4.6%

Shares of NYSE:VST traded near $158.83. Vistra Corp. has a market capitalization of approximately $53.55 billion and a P/E ratio of 26.56. The stock's 52-week range is between $132.66 and $219.82, with a 50-day moving average of $153.99 and a 200-day moving average of $170.39. The company has a beta of 1.405, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. Its current ratio is 0.896, and the quick ratio is 0.263, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 355.187.

Recent Earnings

Vistra Corp. reported revenue of $19.45 billion, with a growth rate of 43.4%. The company's net margin stands at 11.53%, and it boasts a return on equity of 42.9%. Earnings per share are $5.98. The next earnings report is expected on August 6, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 4, 2026, TD Cowen maintained its buy rating with a price target of $230. JP Morgan also kept its buy rating with a target of $231 on April 30, 2026. The consensus recommendation for Vistra Corp. remains a strong buy, with a mean target price of $223 among 18 analysts.

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra Corp., based in Irving, Texas, is a major player in the utilities sector, specifically as an independent power producer. The company operates through segments like Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure, providing electricity and natural gas to a wide range of customers. Vistra Corp. manages a generation capacity of about 44,000 megawatts across various energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery storage. Led by CEO James A. Burke, the company employs approximately 6,390 people.

Bottom Line

Scott Helm's planned sale of Vistra Corp. shares is part of regular insider trading activity. Investors often track such insider movements, though they do not necessarily indicate future stock performance. Vistra Corp.'s strong market position and analyst endorsements suggest continued interest in its stock, despite the backward-looking nature of insider transactions.