VST
VistraNuclear + gas; Texas load growth.
Last
$162.94
Change
-0.63%
Market cap
$55.2B
60-day price
Near-term (0-6mo)
Earnings 5/7 — Texas data center load growth commitments, Comanche Peak nuclear output, and gas fleet dispatch margins.
Mid-term (6-24mo)
ERCOT capacity market reform could significantly increase value of baseload nuclear assets. Comanche Peak (~2.4 GW) is a strategic asset as Texas data center demand grows.
Catalysts
- Q1 earnings 5/7
- ERCOT capacity market reform progress
- New data center PPA announcements
Risks
- Texas grid reliability concerns
- Gas price volatility impacts thermal fleet margins
- Less diversified than CEG
Options flags
earnings_soon · Apr 16, 2026
Earnings on 2026-05-07 (20d out). Expect elevated IV into print; avoid buying OTM monthlies the day before.monthly_liquid · Apr 16, 2026
Monthly Apr 16, 2026 chain likely liquid. Prefer ATM/ITM-20 over OTM to force discipline.