On May 26, Vistra Energy rose 4.34% in regular trading, trading at $164.875/share, with trading volume of $298 million. The stock extended its multi-session rally as the broader independent power producer sector strengthened.
On the news front, the AI power demand narrative continued to gain momentum, lifting the entire sector. Peers Talen Energy gained 4.51% and Hallador Energy rose 3.90% in the same session. Jefferies recently adjusted Vistra's target price to $190, maintaining a buy rating, while the Wall Street consensus target stands at $233.19. Additionally, hedge fund Appaloosa's David Tepper more than doubled his Vistra position in Q1, increasing holdings from 945,000 shares to 2.022 million shares — a roughly 114% increase — signaling strong institutional conviction in the AI data center power supply chain.
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