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Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ) Short Interest Update

Written by MarketBeat
October 24, 2025
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Key Points

  • Short Interest Decline: Vista Gold Corp. experienced a significant 30.2% decline in short interest in September, dropping to 172,300 shares from 246,700 shares.
  • Stock Performance: The stock traded down 2.8% to $1.73, with a market capitalization of $216.56 million and a 52-week trading range between $0.47 and $2.46.
  • Analyst Ratings: HC Wainwright has raised its price target for Vista Gold from $2.75 to $3.00, and the stock maintains a consensus "Buy" rating among analysts.
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Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE:VGZ - Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 172,300 shares, a decline of 30.2% from the September 15th total of 246,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,380,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 1,380,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Vista Gold Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of Vista Gold stock traded down $0.05 during trading on Thursday, hitting $1.73. 1,429,601 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 954,490. Vista Gold has a fifty-two week low of $0.47 and a fifty-two week high of $2.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $216.56 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.22 and a beta of 1.03. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $1.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $1.25.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of VGZ. Brookstone Capital Management acquired a new position in Vista Gold in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in Vista Gold in the 1st quarter valued at $30,000. Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Vista Gold in the 2nd quarter valued at $40,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in Vista Gold in the 1st quarter valued at $74,000. Finally, Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC raised its holdings in Vista Gold by 202.7% in the 2nd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 96,154 shares of the company's stock valued at $94,000 after acquiring an additional 64,392 shares during the last quarter. 27.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, HC Wainwright raised their price target on Vista Gold from $2.75 to $3.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of $3.00.

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About Vista Gold

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Vista Gold Corp., together with its subsidiaries, acquires, explores, evaluates, and advances gold exploration and development projects in Australia. Its flagship asset is the 100% owned Mt Todd gold project located in Northern Territory, Australia. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

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