Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. - Sponsored ADR (NYSE:VIST) Short Interest Up 48.6% in September

Key Points

• Vista Energy saw a significant rise in short interest, increasing by 48.6% in September 2023, totaling 3,730,000 shares as of September 15th.
• The company's stock price fell by 2.8% to $34.51, with a trading volume of over 1 million shares on that day.
• Equities analysts generally maintain a bullish outlook on Vista Energy, with a consensus rating of "Buy" and a price target of $65.10.

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 during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,730,000 shares, an increase of 48.6% from the August 31st total of 2,510,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,150,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.2 days. Based on an average daily volume of 1,150,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.2 days.

Vista Energy Trading Down 2.8%

Vista Energy stock traded down $1.00 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $34.51. The stock had a trading volume of 1,034,026 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,053,070. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $39.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $44.16. Vista Energy has a twelve month low of $31.63 and a twelve month high of $61.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.41 and a quick ratio of 0.41. The firm has a market cap of $3.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.22 and a beta of 0.97.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 10th. The company reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.15 by ($1.60). Vista Energy had a return on equity of 12.02% and a net margin of 29.12%.The business had revenue of $610.54 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $572.37 million. Equities analysts anticipate that Vista Energy will post 5.74 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. UBS Group raised Vista Energy from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 17th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Saturday, September 27th. Zacks Research raised Vista Energy from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 26th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Vista Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, August 30th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $65.10.

Institutional Trading of Vista Energy

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of VIST. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vista Energy during the 2nd quarter valued at about $163,000. Channing Global Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Vista Energy by 47.6% in the second quarter. Channing Global Advisors LLC now owns 4,534 shares of the company's stock valued at $217,000 after acquiring an additional 1,462 shares during the last quarter. Amundi acquired a new stake in Vista Energy in the first quarter valued at approximately $229,000. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. lifted its stake 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 valued at $230,000 after purchasing an additional 632 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vista Energy in the 1st quarter valued at $245,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 63.81% of the company's stock.

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.

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