Vistra Stock In Shambles: Down -12% With 5-Day Losing Streak
Vistra (VST) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -12% return. The company has lost about $8.5 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $63 Bil. The stock remains 35.3% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 13.9% for the S&P 500.
VST provides electricity and natural gas retail to residential and commercial customers across 20 US states, while engaging in power generation, wholesale energy trading, risk management, and fuel logistics. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell VST.
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Comparing VST Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for VST stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | VST | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.4% | -0.5% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -11.9% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -9.0% | 0.6% |
| 3M (63D) | -5.2% | 5.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 35.3% | 13.9% |
| 2024 | 261.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 70.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 5.1% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: VST Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 74 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 21 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 12 | 11 |
| 4D | 45 | 4 |
| 5D | 12 | 5 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 74 | 21 |
Key Financials for Vistra (VST)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.8 Bil | $17.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.7 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.5 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $3.9 Bil | $4.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-120.0 Mil | $583.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-268.0 Mil | $327.0 Mil |
The losing streak VST stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.