Wellington Management Group LLP Invests $3.32 Million in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST)

Wellington Management Group LLP bought a new stake in shares of Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 61,342 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,319,000. Wellington Management Group LLP owned 0.06% of Vista Energy at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Ninety One UK Ltd bought a new stake in Vista Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $38,149,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 40.4% in the fourth quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 1,532 shares of the company's stock worth $83,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares during the last quarter. Money Concepts Capital Corp increased its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 2.4% in the fourth quarter. Money Concepts Capital Corp now owns 16,083 shares of the company's stock worth $870,000 after purchasing an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vista Energy in the fourth quarter worth about $878,000. Finally, WCM Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Vista Energy during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $21,120,000. 63.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vista Energy Trading Up 2.6%

Shares of Vista Energy stock traded up $1.27 on Friday, hitting $49.87. 490,853 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 889,701. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. has a 52 week low of $32.11 and a 52 week high of $61.67. The company has a market cap of $4.75 billion, a PE ratio of 9.66, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.03. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $45.94 and its 200-day moving average price is $50.43. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.82 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $420.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $472.61 million. Vista Energy had a return on equity of 30.06% and a net margin of 34.78%. Equities research analysts predict that Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. will post 5.74 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Vista Energy in a report on Friday, February 21st. They set a "buy" rating and a $65.40 price target for the company. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Vista Energy from $64.00 to $57.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 16th. Citigroup raised Vista Energy from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $66.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 13th. Finally, Pickering Energy Partners assumed coverage on Vista Energy in a report on Monday, April 7th. They set an "outperform" rating on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $65.68.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.