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Vistra Corp.'s Executive Vice President and CFO, Kristopher E. Moldovan, sold 20,000 shares of the company's common stock on October 7, 2026. This sale amounted to $3,300,000, with each share priced at $165. Following the transaction, Mr. Moldovan personally owns 26,045 shares of Vistra. Additionally, he indirectly holds 179,044 shares through the Moldovan Family Living Trust UAD dated 10/08/2025.

The stock, which had traded at $166.72 the previous day, now closes at $156.14, reflecting an 11.5% return over the past week. Despite the stock currently being viewed as undervalued according to InvestingPro's Fair Value assessment, Vistra maintains a substantial market capitalization of $55.96 billion and a P/E ratio of 26.7. Recent news surrounding Vistra Energy includes solid second-quarter earnings, with Wells Fargo maintaining an Overweight rating and adjusting the price target to $212 from $220.

Mizuho initiated coverage with an Outperform rating, citing the company's growing role in the U.S. electricity sector driven by AI and data center growth. Luminant, an affiliate of Vistra Energy, struck a significant 20-year power purchase agreement with New Era Energy & Digital, committing to provide up to 207 MW of power for a key Texas data center project, with availability commencing in Q3 2027.

Other financial institutions have also weighed in, with BMO Capital reducing its price target for Vistra Energy to $210 from $231 while retaining an Outperform rating. Bernstein SocGen Group has also maintained an Outperform rating on Vistra Energy but noted the stock's decline from its 52-week high, attributing it to factors such as softer ERCOT power prices and policy uncertainty.

These developments underscore the complex interplay of strategic moves and market challenges faced by Vistra Energy.