Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR (NYSE:VIST) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Key Points

• Short interest in Vista Energy surged by 440.3% in July, rising from 529,300 shares to 2,860,000 shares, resulting in a short-interest ratio of 3.3 days.
• Despite reporting a quarterly EPS of $0.55, Vista Energy missed analysts' expectations of $2.15, although its revenue of $610.54 million exceeded estimates.
• Analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for Vista Energy, with one strong buy and four buy ratings, indicating optimism for the stock's future performance.

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,860,000 shares, anincreaseof440.3% from the June 30th total of 529,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 871,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 871,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.3 days.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

VIST opened at $43.55 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89. The business's 50 day moving average is $48.04 and its 200-day moving average is $48.26. The stock has a market cap of $4.15 billion, a PE ratio of 7.85 and a beta of 0.97. 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 issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 10th. The company reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.15 by ($1.60). Vista Energy had a net margin of 29.12% and a return on equity of 12.02%. The business had revenue of $610.54 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $572.37 million. On average, analysts predict that Vista Energy will post 5.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vista Energy

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 14.6% in the 1st quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 4,950 shares of the company's stock worth $230,000 after purchasing an additional 632 shares in the last quarter. Gemsstock Ltd. acquired a new position in Vista Energy in the fourth quarter worth approximately $10,912,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy in the fourth quarter valued at $907,000. Ninety One UK Ltd lifted its position in shares of Vista Energy by 9.1% during the 1st quarter. Ninety One UK Ltd now owns 768,862 shares of the company's stock valued at $35,798,000 after acquiring an additional 63,834 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 795.7% during the 4th quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 195,454 shares of the company's stock worth $10,576,000 after acquiring an additional 173,632 shares in the last quarter. 63.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on VIST shares. UBS Group raised shares of Vista Energy from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 17th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Vista Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Sunday, July 20th. Finally, Pickering Energy Partners began coverage on Vista Energy in a research note on Monday, April 7th. They set an "outperform" rating for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $65.68.

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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