Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Given "Hold (C)" Rating at Weiss Ratings

Key Points

• Vista Energy's stock has been assigned a "hold (c)" rating by Weiss Ratings, while two equities research analysts recently upgraded the stock to "Strong Buy."
• As of the latest report, Vista Energy's shares are trading at $37.40, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $65.10.
• Institutional investors hold 63.81% of Vista Energy's stock, with notable recent purchases by multiple hedge funds.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "hold (c)" rating reissued by equities research analysts at Weiss Ratings in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Weiss Ratings reports.

VIST has been the subject of a number of other research reports. UBS Group raised shares of Vista Energy from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 17th. Zacks Research raised shares of Vista Energy from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 26th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Vista Energy from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Saturday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Vista Energy currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $65.10.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:VIST traded down $0.76 on Tuesday, reaching $37.40. 542,643 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,063,778. The company has a fifty day moving average of $38.31 and a 200-day moving average of $43.76. Vista Energy has a twelve month low of $31.63 and a twelve month high of $61.67. The company has a market capitalization of $3.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.74 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a current ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vista Energy

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Perpetual Ltd bought a new position in Vista Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $1,263,000. Canal Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy during the second quarter valued at $272,000. Visionary Wealth Advisors bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy during the second quarter valued at $289,000. Man Group plc bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy during the second quarter valued at $6,247,000. Finally, Brevan Howard Capital Management LP raised its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 96.4% during the second quarter. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP now owns 142,381 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,854,000 after acquiring an additional 69,881 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 63.81% of the company's stock.

About Vista Energy

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.

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