Vistra Corp. (VST) Powers Ahead with Strategic Acquisitions and Analyst Upgrades

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the best Nancy Pelosi stocks to buy in 2026. On January 27, Vistra Energy (NYSE:VST) confirmed the closing of a $2.25 billion private offering. The offering consisted of $1 billion in 4.700% senior secured notes due 2031 and $1.25 billion in 5.350% notes due 2036.

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The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance the proposed acquisition of Cogentrix Energy. It has already inked a $4.7 billion deal with Quantum Capital Group to acquire the company comprising 10 natural gas-fired power plants. The acquisition will diversify and expand the company’s geographic footprint with the addition of 5,500 megawatts of net capacity.

“The addition of this natural gas portfolio is a great way to start another year of growth for Vistra as we’ve completed, acquired, or developed projects in each of the competitive power regions where we operate,” said Vistra CEO Jim Burke.

Earlier on January 12, UBS reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and increased the price target to $233 from $230. The price target hike is in response to the company securing power purchase agreements for its nuclear assets with Meta Platforms.

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is a leading retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas. It operates as a competitive energy provider across 20 states and the District of Columbia, focusing on both generating electricity and selling it directly to consumers.

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