Lone Pine Capital 13F: Adds $158M to Vistra (VST) Stake

Lone Pine Capital Increases Vistra Holdings

Lone Pine Capital lifted its stake in Vistra Corp. VST by 975,700 shares during the period, according to a recent Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. That move brought the fund's total holdings to 6,187,585 shares. The position had an estimated value of roughly $1.0 billion at the close of the reporting period, up from 5,211,885 shares previously. This increase represents an 18.7% expansion in the fund's investment.

Vistra Corp. Stock Position and Market Context

Vistra Corp. shares traded near $162.24 recently, holding well above the 50-day moving average of $144.40 and the 200-day moving average of $154.68. The stock has moved between a 52-week low of $132.66 and a high of $217.10. The company carries a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 26.0, alongside a forward P/E ratio of 14.9 based on upcoming earnings estimates.

Recent Insider Activity

Inside the company, Scott Helm completed a planned sale of 25,000 shares on June 16, 2026. The transaction was executed at an average price of $160.00 per share, totaling $4.0 million under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms maintain an active view on the independent power producer. On October 16, 2026, CIBC initiated coverage with an Outperformer rating and a $201.00 price target. Earlier, on October 5, 2026, BMO Capital maintained an Outperform rating while adjusting its price target from $231.00 to $210.00. Bernstein reiterated an Outperform rating with a $181.00 target on October 1, 2026. Overall, the stock holds a consensus recommendation of strong buy from 21 analysts, with a mean price target of $209.81.

Inside Vistra Corp.

Vistra Corp. operates as an integrated power generation and retail electricity company in the United States. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the firm serves roughly 5 million customers and runs a diverse generation portfolio that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery storage facilities. Institutional interest remains strong as the utility sector adapts to shifting energy demand.

What to Watch at Vistra Corp.

Investors should keep an eye on upcoming institutional filings for further changes in fund sponsorship, alongside Vistra's next earnings report scheduled for November 6, 2026. Remember that 13F filings look backward at holdings from the end of the reporting period and may not reflect current positions.