Vistra Corp (VST) is an integrated retail and electric power generation company. Vistra (VST) is one of the largest power generators in the U.S., with a capacity to power 20 million homes. Its diverse power portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. Vistara is operating the second-largest fleet of competitive nuclear power plants in the US. Vistra Corp is one of the recent entrants of S&P 500 index, it became part of the S&P 500 on 3rd May 2024.
Vistra Corp has been the best performing stock of S&P 500 index so far in 2024 with a whopping 344% increase in its stock price. Next best performing stock is Palantir Technologies with 266% increase in its stock price.