Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $2.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.79 by ($0.63), Zacks reports. The firm had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.14 billion. Vista Energy had a return on equity of 22.38% and a net margin of 19.66%.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

Shares of VIST opened at $72.56 on Friday. Vista Energy has a 12-month low of $43.71 and a 12-month high of $81.44. The stock has a market cap of $8.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.05, a PEG ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a 50-day moving average of $70.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $66.76. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84.

Trending Headlines about Vista Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Vista Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted record production and outlined a target of 185,000 barrels per day in 2027. Vista also reiterated its expectation for approximately $3.3 billion in adjusted EBITDA at $80 Brent, reinforcing confidence in future scale and cash generation. Vista targets 185,000 bpd in 2027 and reiterates $3.3B adjusted EBITDA at $80 Brent
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue reached approximately $1.26 billion to $1.29 billion, exceeding the roughly $1.14 billion analyst forecast. Reports also pointed to a substantial year-over-year increase in oil output, supporting the company’s growth narrative. Vista Energy Q3 revenue earnings flash
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan reduced its price target from $94 to $87 but maintained an Overweight rating. The revised target still implied about 21.6% upside based on the cited share price, suggesting continued long-term confidence despite more cautious valuation assumptions. JPMorgan Vista Energy rating and price target
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted third-quarter EPS was $2.16, below consensus estimates ranging from $2.79 to $2.82. The earnings shortfall may pressure the stock because it raises questions about margins, costs, or the pace at which production growth is translating into per-share profits. Vista Energy Q3 adjusted EPS earnings flash

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VIST has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Vista Energy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Vista Energy from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Vista Energy from $94.00 to $87.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $82.04.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons. The company’s operations are centered on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale formation, where it develops unconventional oil and natural gas resources. Its products include crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.

Vista was established in 2017 by Miguel Galuccio, who previously served as chief executive officer of YPF. The company was created to pursue upstream oil and gas opportunities in Latin America and subsequently built its principal operating position in Argentina.