Should I buy or sell Vista Energy stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vista Energy in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VIST shares. View VIST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Vista Energy's stock price target for 2024?

3 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Vista Energy's stock. Their VIST share price targets range from $30.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $36.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VIST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have VIST shares performed in 2023?

Vista Energy's stock was trading at $15.66 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VIST stock has increased by 100.3% and is now trading at $31.37. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Vista Energy?

Vista Energy saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,440,000 shares, a decrease of 22.2% from the October 31st total of 1,850,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 688,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days. View Vista Energy's Short Interest .

When is Vista Energy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024. View our VIST earnings forecast .

How were Vista Energy's earnings last quarter?

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 24th. The company reported $1.29 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.16 by $0.13. The business earned $289.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $314.83 million. Vista Energy had a net margin of 29.99% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.01%.

Is Vista Energy a good dividend stock?

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 5.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VIST will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.51% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

What ETFs hold Vista Energy's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) stock in their portfolio include FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund (TLTE) . SPDR S&P Emerging Markets SmallCap ETF (EWX) .

When did Vista Energy IPO?

(VIST) raised $95 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, July 26th 2019. The company issued 10,000,000 shares at a price of $9.46 per share. Citigroup and Credit Suisse served as the underwriters for the IPO and Itau BBA, Morgan Stanley and Santander were co-managers.

Who are Vista Energy's major shareholders?

Vista Energy's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kensington Investments B.V. (13.81%), Helikon Investments Ltd (5.78%), Citigroup Inc. (3.38%), PointState Capital LP (2.31%), Morgan Stanley (2.26%) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (0.79%).

How do I buy shares of Vista Energy?

Shares of VIST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Vista Energy Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:VIST)

$30.58

-0.79 (-2.52%)

(As of 10:08 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $30.42
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$31.22
50-Day Range: $25.20
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$32.59
52-Week Range: $11.69
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$33.14

Volume: 33,517 shs
Average Volume: 675,714 shs
Market Capitalization: $2.84 billion

P/E Ratio: 8.97
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $36.67

Vista Energy MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 16.9% Upside
$36.67 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.55% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.74
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.75%
From $4.76 to $5.70 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.59 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

75th out of 210 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

31st out of 63 stocks

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Vista Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $36.67, Vista Energy has a forecasted upside of 16.9% from its current price of $31.37.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Vista Energy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.55% of the outstanding shares of Vista Energy have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Vista Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Vista Energy has recently decreased by 22.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Vista Energy does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Vista Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Vista Energy is 5.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Vista Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.51% next year. This indicates that Vista Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for VIST.

2.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Vista Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.74. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Vista Energy this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 8 people have searched for VIST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 7 people have added Vista Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -53% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Vista Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
45.68% of the stock of Vista Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Vista Energy are expected to grow by 19.75% in the coming year, from $4.76 to $5.70 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Vista Energy is 9.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.07.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Vista Energy is 9.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 17.50.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Vista Energy has a P/B Ratio of 3.28. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Vista Energy Stock (NYSE:VIST)

Vista Energy, S.A.B. 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 also owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina. The company was formerly known as Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. and changed its name to Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. in April 2022. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.

VIST Stock Price History

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VIST Stock News Headlines

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Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Shares Up 3.9%

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November 19, 2023 | msn.com

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November 17, 2023 | msn.com

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November 17, 2023 | oilprice.com

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November 16, 2023 | oilprice.com

UK Household Energy Bills Could Rise By 5% From January

November 16, 2023 | msn.com

Vista Land 9-month profit jumps 70%

November 15, 2023 | tmcnet.com

Monta Vista Capital Announces a New $48 Million Seed Fund

November 15, 2023 | oilprice.com

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November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kensington Investments B.V. Bolsters Position in Vista Energy SAB de CV

November 11, 2023 | msn.com

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November 11, 2023 | msn.com

Despite slow start, Chula Vista eliminates Olympian

November 11, 2023 | msn.com

Chula Vista demands indicted cannabis licensee divest ownership of city's first dispensary

November 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Down -17.92% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (VIST)

November 8, 2023 | msn.com

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November 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

NuVista Energy Ltd. Announces Record Quarterly Production and Positive Third Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results and Provides 2024 Guidance

November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 1-Energy group Vistra's profit falls as hedging losses offset higher power demand

November 4, 2023 | omaha.com

La Vista man will attempt world record at Good Life Halfsy half-marathon on Sunday

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Chula Vista council member and her political-consultant brother both charged with fraud

November 2, 2023 | omaha.com

Seventh heaven: How Papillion-La Vista stunned rivals Papillion-La Vista South (again)

November 2, 2023 | msn.com

Blackstone and Vista to buy software company Energy Exemplar

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/24/2023
Today: 12/06/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/22/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Oils/Energy
Current Symbol: NYSE:VIST
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1762506
Web: www.vistaoilandgas.com
Phone: 52-55-9177-2038
Fax: N/A
Employees: 299
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $36.67
High Stock Price Target: $40.00
Low Stock Price Target: $30.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +16.9%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.41
Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.20
Forward P/E Ratio: 6.59
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $269.54 million
Net Margins: 29.99%
Pretax Margin: 42.99%
Return on Equity: 39.01%
Return on Assets: 16.60%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.53
Current Ratio: 1.00
Quick Ratio: 0.98

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.13 billion
Price / Sales: 2.57
Cash Flow: $5.79 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.42
Book Value: $9.55 per share
Price / Book: 3.28

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 92,858,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $2.91 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 2.00

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Key Executives

Mr. Miguel Matias Galuccio (Age 54)
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Mr. Pablo Manuel Vera Pinto (Age 45)
Co-Founder & CFO
Mr. Juan Garoby (Age 52)
Co-Founder & COO
Mr. Alejandro Cherñacov (Age 41)
Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Planning & Investor Relations
Mr. Javier Rodríguez Galli
General Counsel

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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VIST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vista Energy stock right now?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vista Energy in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" VIST shares.
View VIST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Vista Energy's stock price target for 2024?: 3 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Vista Energy's stock. Their VIST share price targets range from $30.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $36.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for VIST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have VIST shares performed in 2023?: Vista Energy's stock was trading at $15.66 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VIST stock has increased by 100.3% and is now trading at $31.37.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Vista Energy?: Vista Energy saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,440,000 shares, a decrease of 22.2% from the October 31st total of 1,850,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 688,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days.
View Vista Energy's Short Interest.
When is Vista Energy's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 22nd 2024.
View our VIST earnings forecast.
How were Vista Energy's earnings last quarter?: Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 24th. The company reported $1.29 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.16 by $0.13. The business earned $289.69 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $314.83 million. Vista Energy had a net margin of 29.99% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.01%.

Is Vista Energy a good dividend stock?: Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 5.87%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VIST will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.51% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
What ETFs hold Vista Energy's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) stock in their portfolio include FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index Fund (TLTE).SPDR S&P Emerging Markets SmallCap ETF (EWX).
When did Vista Energy IPO?: (VIST) raised $95 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, July 26th 2019. The company issued 10,000,000 shares at a price of $9.46 per share. Citigroup and Credit Suisse served as the underwriters for the IPO and Itau BBA, Morgan Stanley and Santander were co-managers.
Who are Vista Energy's major shareholders?: Vista Energy's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kensington Investments B.V. (13.81%), Helikon Investments Ltd (5.78%), Citigroup Inc. (3.38%), PointState Capital LP (2.31%), Morgan Stanley (2.26%) and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (0.79%).
How do I buy shares of Vista Energy?: Shares of VIST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:VIST) was last updated on 12/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Vista Energy Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:VIST)

Vista Energy MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Vista Energy Stock (NYSE:VIST)

VIST Stock Price History

VIST Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

VIST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™