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 target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of 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 trading volume of 871,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days. Based on an average trading volume of 871,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

NYSE VIST traded up $0.72 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $45.66. The company's stock had a trading volume of 376,831 shares, compared to its average volume of 978,033. 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 has a 50-day simple moving average of $47.85 and a 200 day simple moving average of $48.08. Vista Energy has a 52 week low of $32.11 and a 52 week high of $61.67. The stock has a market cap of $4.35 billion, a PE ratio of 8.23 and a beta of 0.97.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 12.02% and a net margin of 29.12%. The company had revenue of $610.54 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $572.37 million. Equities research analysts predict that Vista Energy will post 5.74 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages recently commented on VIST. Wall Street Zen raised Vista Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Sunday, July 20th. UBS Group raised shares of Vista Energy from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $65.68.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of VIST. Carrhae Capital LLP bought a new position in Vista Energy during the second quarter valued at about $19,152,000. Leavell Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Vista Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $253,000. Freedom Investment Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at about $569,000. WCM Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Vista Energy by 102.2% during the 2nd quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 766,219 shares of the company's stock valued at $36,962,000 after purchasing an additional 387,257 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vontobel Holding Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 16.1% in the 2nd quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 1,017,790 shares of the company's stock worth $48,661,000 after purchasing an additional 141,066 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.