Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts

Shares of Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) have received an average rating of "Buy" from the six research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, four have given a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $67.08.

Several equities research analysts have commented on VIST shares. UBS Group reaffirmed a "neutral" rating and set a $64.00 price objective (up from $60.00) on shares of Vista Energy in a report on Friday, January 3rd. Pickering Energy Partners assumed coverage on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Monday, April 7th. They issued an "outperform" rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Vista Energy from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, January 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Vista Energy in a research note on Friday, February 21st. They set a "buy" rating and a $65.40 price objective for the company. Finally, 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 note on Thursday, February 13th.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:VIST traded up $3.04 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $47.77. The company had a trading volume of 743,983 shares, compared to its average volume of 847,406. Vista Energy has a 52-week low of $32.11 and a 52-week high of $61.67. The company's 50 day moving average price is $46.39 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.56. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a market cap of $4.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.18, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.22.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 26th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.90 by ($0.67). Vista Energy had a return on equity of 30.06% and a net margin of 34.78%. The company had revenue of $471.32 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $464.55 million. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Vista Energy will post 5.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Principal Securities Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 16,166.7% during 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. boosted its position in shares of Vista Energy by 40.4% during the fourth quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 1,532 shares of the company's stock valued at $83,000 after purchasing an additional 441 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in Vista Energy by 332.4% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,136 shares of the company's stock worth $116,000 after purchasing an additional 1,642 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc boosted 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 valued at $123,000 after buying an additional 562 shares in the last quarter. Finally, FMR LLC grew its position in shares of Vista Energy by 3,262.5% in the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 3,497 shares of the company's stock worth $154,000 after buying an additional 3,393 shares during the period. 63.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.