5 Best AI Power Grid Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

3. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)

Analyst Upside: 39.28%

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is among the Best AI Power Grid Stocks.

On June 24, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)  to $210 from $212. The firm maintained an “Overweight” rating on the shares. Analyst David Arcaro said the firm updated its North American regulated and diversified utilities coverage for May. The utilities underperformed the S&P during the month.

On June 17, Bernstein analyst Sunaina Ocalan initiated coverage of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) with a bullish “Outperform” rating and a price target of $187. The analyst noted a major, persistent shift in how the United States produces and consumes energy. The firm said natural gas will fund this transition, utilities will build the necessary infrastructure, and the end goal is clean energy. Finally, Bernstein expects the company’s specific combination of power plants to generate massive earnings as overall power demand rises.

Separately, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) had a strong start to 2026. CEO Jim Burke said the firm announced plans to acquire the 5,500 megawatt Cogentrix natural gas generation portfolio. It signed long-term power purchase agreements with Meta for its PJM nuclear sites and delivered solid fleet performance during volatile winter weather.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is a holding company working in the provision of electricity and power generation. It works through Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure segments.