10 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now

2. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)

Number of Hedge Funds Holders: 102

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is included among the Best Utility Stocks to Buy Now. It was recently reported that Raymond James has initiated coverage of VST with a ‘Strong Buy’ rating and a $216 price target, indicating an upside potential of almost 25%.

The analyst highlighted that Vistra has historically benefited from elevated power prices, positioning it well for an up-cycle. Moreover, after the recent passage of Senate Bill 6, the regulatory environment in Texas is becoming more favorable and could unlock a data center PPA at Comanche Peak soon.

The analyst has also commended Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) for its shareholder returns, as the company has repurchased nearly one-third of its shares since 2021. Vistra expects to return at least $2 billion in total through share repurchases and dividends through the remainder of 2025 and 2026.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is the largest competitive power generator in the US with a capacity of approximately 41,000 MW, powered by a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, coal, nuclear, solar, and battery energy storage facilities.

The company made headlines in March when it acquired Energy Harbor, adding 4 GW of nuclear generation capacity to its portfolio and making it the owner of the second-largest competitive nuclear fleet in the United States.