Vistra Corp. (VST)
Utilities ยท Electric Services
Vistra Corp. (VST) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 28, 2016. SentiSense covers Vistra Corp. in the Utilities sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Electric Services. Jim Burke is its chief executive officer. The company reports 6,390 employees, and its corporate website is www.vistracorp.com.
About Vistra Corp.
Vistra Corp. is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US. It owns 44 gigawatts of generation capacity, including natural gas (27 GW), nuclear (6.5 GW), coal (8.7 GW), and solar and battery storage (1.3 GW). The Cogentrix acquisition will add 5.5 GW of gas generation. Vistra's retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,380 institutions reported holding VST, with 282.5 million shares worth $44.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
More on VST
- VST sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Vistra Corp. leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- VST ownership: all 1,380 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- VST financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Vistra Corp.: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vistra Corp. do?
Vistra Corp. is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US.
What sector is VST in?
SentiSense classifies Vistra Corp. in the Utilities sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Electric Services.
Where does VST stock trade?
Vistra Corp. (VST) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 28, 2016.
Who is the CEO of Vistra Corp.?
Jim Burke is the chief executive officer of Vistra Corp..