Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Stock Rating Upgraded by Citigroup

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) was upgraded by equities researchers at Citigroup from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a $66.00 target price on the stock. Citigroup’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 30.00% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $64.00 price objective (up previously from $60.00) on shares of Vista Energy in a research report on Friday, January 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Vista Energy from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Vista Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $64.60.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

Shares of VIST stock opened at $50.77 on Thursday. Vista Energy has a 52-week low of $30.46 and a 52-week high of $61.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a market cap of $4.83 billion, a PE ratio of 9.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.70. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $55.45 and a 200-day simple moving average of $51.05.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Blue Trust Inc. grew its stake in Vista Energy by 160.0% in the 3rd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 8,872 shares of the company’s stock valued at $403,000 after acquiring an additional 5,460 shares during the period. Custom Index Systems LLC grew its position in shares of Vista Energy by 2.9% in the third quarter. Custom Index Systems LLC now owns 7,763 shares of the company’s stock valued at $343,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares during the period. Confluence Investment Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 15.1% during the third quarter. Confluence Investment Management LLC now owns 11,558 shares of the company’s stock worth $511,000 after purchasing an additional 1,516 shares in the last quarter. Sigma Planning Corp raised its position in shares of Vista Energy by 69.2% during the 3rd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 25,309 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,118,000 after purchasing an additional 10,355 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Vista Energy by 8.1% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 118,522 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,236,000 after buying an additional 8,865 shares in the last quarter. 63.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.