Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) Receives $67.08 Average PT from Analysts

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of "Buy" from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $67.08.

Several equities analysts have issued reports on VIST shares. Pickering Energy Partners started coverage on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Monday, April 7th. They issued an "outperform" rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Friday, February 21st. They set a "buy" rating and a $65.40 price target on the stock. Finally, Citigroup raised shares of Vista Energy from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $66.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 13th.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

VIST traded up $1.67 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $48.94. The stock had a trading volume of 85,283 shares, compared to its average volume of 885,375. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 0.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.50, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.02. The company's 50-day moving average price is $44.64 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.40. Vista Energy has a twelve month low of $32.11 and a twelve month high of $61.67.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share (EPS) 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 analyst estimates of $472.61 million. Vista Energy had a net margin of 34.78% and a return on equity of 30.06%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Vista Energy will post 5.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vista Energy

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Principal Securities Inc. lifted its holdings in Vista Energy by 16,166.7% in the 4th quarter. Principal Securities Inc. now owns 488 shares of the company's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares in the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 40.4% during the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 1,532 shares of the company's stock worth $83,000 after acquiring an additional 441 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 332.4% during the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,136 shares of the company's stock worth $116,000 after acquiring an additional 1,642 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 32.9% during the 4th quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 2,269 shares of the company's stock worth $123,000 after acquiring an additional 562 shares during the period. Finally, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vista Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $209,000. 63.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.