Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. Receives Moderate Buy Rating from Analysts

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) has received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from six analysts currently covering the company, according to MarketBeat. Of these analysts, one has assigned a hold rating while five have given a buy recommendation for the stock. The average 12-month price target set by analysts who have revised their coverage in the last year stands at $64.73.

Recently, several equities research analysts have offered their insights on Vista Energy's stock. On January 3, UBS Group maintained a "neutral" rating with an updated price target of $64.00, raising it from the previous target of $60.00. On January 10, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its target price from $68.00 to $72.00, granting Vista Energy an "overweight" rating. Furthermore, on February 13, Citigroup elevated the stock from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating, establishing a price target of $66.00. In a recent report, The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage of Vista Energy with a "buy" rating and a price target of $65.40.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

On Friday, NYSE:VIST experienced a price increase of $0.50, reaching $55.89. The trading volume for the day was 192,764 shares, which is below the average volume of 889,854. The company's 50-day moving average is currently $54.90, while the 200-day moving average is $51.39. Over the past year, Vista Energy's stock has demonstrated significant fluctuation, having a 52-week low of $35.18 and a high of $61.67. The stock exhibits a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.59, and a quick ratio of 0.59. Vista Energy boasts a market capitalization of $5.32 billion and has a P/E ratio of 10.90 and a PEG ratio of 0.79, with a beta of 1.70.

Institutional Investment Trends

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings in Vista Energy. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its shares in the company by 160% during the third quarter, now owning 8,872 shares valued at $403,000 after adding 5,460 shares in the last quarter. Custom Index Systems LLC increased its stake by 2.9%, now holding 7,763 shares worth $343,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares during the same period. Confluence Investment Management LLC raised its stake by 15.1%, bringing its total to 11,558 shares valued at $511,000 after acquiring 1,516 additional shares recently. Sigma Planning Corp also significantly increased its holdings by 69.2%, now owning 25,309 shares valued at $1,118,000 after purchasing 10,355 extra shares. Additionally, Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its stake by 8.1%, owning 118,522 shares valued at $5,236,000 after buying an additional 8,865 shares. A total of 63.81% of Vista Energy's stock is held by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Company Overview

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. operates through its subsidiaries in the exploration and production of oil and gas across Latin America. Its primary assets are located in the Neuquina basin and Vaca Muerta in Argentina, where it possesses producing assets in both Argentina and Mexico. The company also engages in drilling and workover operations located within Argentina.

Conclusion and Analyst Insights

As Vista Energy continues to receive favorable analyst ratings and experience positive stock movements, investors remain attentive to its growth potential. While the current consensus points towards a buy recommendation, it’s essential to consider other investment opportunities suggested by top analysts.

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