Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) had its price target cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $94.00 to $87.00 in a research note released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings upgraded Vista Energy from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Zacks Research raised Vista Energy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Vista Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $82.04.

Vista Energy Price Performance

Vista Energy stock opened at $70.84 on Thursday. Vista Energy has a 52-week low of $43.71 and a 52-week high of $81.44. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $70.87 and its 200 day moving average is $66.87. The company has a market cap of $7.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.85, a PEG ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 0.68.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 28th. The company reported $2.16 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.79 by ($0.63). The business had revenue of $1.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.14 billion. Vista Energy had a return on equity of 20.79% and a net margin of 19.66%. Sell-side analysts forecast that Vista Energy will post 10.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Vista Energy

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. TT International Asset Management LTD boosted its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 9,790.3% during the third quarter. TT International Asset Management LTD now owns 1,087,935 shares of the company’s stock valued at $71,097,000 after purchasing an additional 1,076,935 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy in the third quarter worth about $101,000. Profund Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Vista Energy in the third quarter worth about $210,000. Bosman Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Vista Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $1,118,000. Finally, RWC Asset Advisors US LLC increased its stake in Vista Energy by 24.5% in the 3rd quarter. RWC Asset Advisors US LLC now owns 455,705 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,780,000 after buying an additional 89,776 shares during the period. 63.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Vista Energy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vista Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vista reported record quarterly production, with output up approximately 33% year over year. Management is targeting production of 185,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2027, supporting expectations for continued growth. Argentine Oil Firm Vista Lifts Output 33%
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated its goal of generating approximately $3.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA at an $80 Brent oil price, providing investors with a favorable profitability outlook if crude prices remain supportive. Vista targets 185,000 bpd in 2027
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue rose to roughly $1.26 billion–$1.29 billion, exceeding the approximately $1.14 billion analyst consensus, indicating strong sales momentum from higher production. Vista Energy Q3 revenue report
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan maintained an “overweight” rating but lowered its price target from $94 to $87. The revised target still implies substantial potential upside, but the reduction may temper investor enthusiasm. JPMorgan Vista Energy rating
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted third-quarter EPS was $2.16, well below the roughly $2.79–$2.82 consensus estimate. The earnings shortfall overshadowed the revenue beat and raised concerns about margins, costs, or other below-the-line pressures. Vista Energy Q3 EPS report

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons. The company’s operations are centered on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, where it develops unconventional oil and natural gas resources. Its products include crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.

Vista was established in 2017 by Miguel Galuccio, who previously served as chief executive officer of YPF. The company was created to pursue upstream oil and gas opportunities in Latin America and subsequently built its principal operating position in Argentina.