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VST Earnings: Beat 1/4 · 4 quarters tracked
LAST 30 DAYS
8 articles
AVG GRADE
HIGH
score: 0.50
SENTIMENT
TOTAL VIEWS
18
ESEN AI · 30-DAY COVERAGE SUMMARY
Vistra Energy has emerged as a focal point for investors capitalizing on the artificial intelligence power supercycle, with the past 30 days of coverage predominantly bullish despite a neutral-to-mixed fundamental backdrop. The core narrative centers on VST's positioning as a preferred power provider within data center infrastructure consolidation, crystallized by its June selection as the preferred supplier for Helix Digital Infrastructure, a $10 billion KKR-backed venture. Catalysts include a price target increase from Seaport Research to $230 and growing institutional validation from elite hedge fund managers ranking VST fifth among AI infrastructure beneficiaries. Valuation emerges as a key differentiator, with VST trading at a 16.84x forward P/E—among the lowest in the S&P 500—suggesting asymmetric upside potential relative to contracted renewable-heavy revenue streams. Sector dynamics pit VST against NextEra Energy in a competitive race for grid modernization and data center power capture. Forward-looking risks center on execution risk and margin compression, though structural power-demand tailwinds from electrification appear durable.
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◈ EARNINGS HUB · 2026-03

VST Earnings: Beat, Surprise History & Forecast

1/4 quarters beaten · Last EPS $2.87 (+112.2%) · AI Grade: HIGH
◈ ESEN AI · EARNINGS PREVIEW
VST reported EPS of $2.87 in its most recent quarter (2026-03), beating consensus estimate of $1.35 by +112.2%. Over the last 4 quarters, the company has beaten estimates 1 times (25% beat rate) with an average surprise of +-6.3%. ESEN AI grade: HIGH.
LAST EPS
$2.87
est $1.35
LAST SURPRISE
+112.2%
2026-03
BEAT RATE
1/4
beats / quarters
AVG SURPRISE
-6.3%
last 4Q
◆ EPS MOMENTUM
PERIOD
ACTUAL EPS
ESTIMATE
SURPRISE
2026-03-31
$2.87
$1.35
+112.2%
2025-12-31
$0.54
$2.37
-77.2%
2025-09-30
$1.75
$2.12
-17.6%
2025-06-30
$0.71
$1.23
-42.5%
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◈ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When did $VST last report earnings?
VST last reported earnings on 2026-03-31, with actual EPS of $2.87 vs estimate of $1.35.
Did $VST beat earnings estimates?
Yes, VST beat consensus EPS by +112.2% in its most recent quarter.
What is $VST's earnings beat rate?
VST has beaten consensus EPS in 1 of 4 quarters (25%). Average surprise: +-6.3%.
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