Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Vistra VST, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in VST usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 12 extraordinary options activities for Vistra. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 16% leaning bullish and 75% bearish. Among these notable options, 6 are puts, totaling $199,700, and 6 are calls, amounting to $252,128.
Projected Price Targets
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $170.0 for Vistra over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Vistra's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Vistra's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $115.0 to $170.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Vistra 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VST | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/16/26 | $36.9 | $35.8 | $36.0 | $145.00 | $68.4K | 124 | 20 |
| VST | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 02/21/25 | $33.0 | $32.1 | $32.8 | $115.00 | $49.1K | 11 | 15 |
| VST | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 01/24/25 | $7.3 | $7.1 | $7.1 | $148.00 | $46.8K | 48 | 96 |
| VST | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $40.7 | $39.8 | $40.7 | $170.00 | $40.7K | 3 | 20 |
| VST | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 07/18/25 | $40.7 | $39.8 | $40.7 | $170.00 | $40.7K | 3 | 10 |
About Vistra
Vistra Energy is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the us Following the 2024 Energy Harbor acquisition, Vistra owns 41 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, natural gas, and solar power generation along with one of the largest utility-scale battery projects in the world. Its retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016. It acquired Dynegy in 2018.
In light of the recent options history for Vistra, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
Where Is Vistra Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 1,016,633, the VST's price is up by 0.59%, now at $144.2.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 62 days.
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