Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish 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 32 extraordinary options activities for Vistra. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 34% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $310,477, and 29 are calls, amounting to $2,286,762.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $50.0 to $200.0 for Vistra during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Vistra's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Vistra's significant trades, within a strike price range of $50.0 to $200.0, over the past month.
Vistra Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VST | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $121.0 | $119.75 | $121.0 | $50.00 | $242.0K | 1.7K | 20 |
| VST | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 05/16/25 | $21.35 | $20.75 | $21.0 | $180.00 | $210.0K | 853 | 1 |
| VST | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/15/27 | $28.5 | $28.2 | $28.2 | $135.00 | $203.0K | 190 | 72 |
| VST | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/16/25 | $20.1 | $19.85 | $20.1 | $180.00 | $201.0K | 853 | 201 |
| VST | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 07/18/25 | $36.7 | $35.05 | $36.13 | $160.00 | $180.6K | 109 | 100 |
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.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Vistra, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Where Is Vistra Standing Right Now?
- Currently trading with a volume of 3,200,755, the VST's price is down by -0.93%, now at $168.3.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 20 days.
Expert Opinions on Vistra
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $196.5.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Vistra, maintaining a target price of $191. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $202.
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