Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) Short Interest Update

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,940,000 shares, a drop of 21.1% from the November 15th total of 2,460,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,000,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

VIST stock traded down $0.43 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $57.98. The company had a trading volume of 801,467 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,263,405. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.24, a P/E/G ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.75. Vista Energy has a one year low of $28.43 and a one year high of $59.47. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $51.21 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $48.06.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on VIST shares. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Vista Energy from $70.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on shares of Vista Energy in a research report on Tuesday, August 20th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $68.00 price target for the company. Finally, UBS Group raised shares of Vista Energy from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $55.00 to $60.00 in a research report on Friday, September 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Vista Energy has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $59.80.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vista Energy

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VIST. Encompass Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 41.9% during the second quarter. Encompass Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,023,782 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,562,000 after purchasing an additional 302,138 shares in the last quarter. Connective Portfolio Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Vista Energy by 123.1% during the third quarter. Connective Portfolio Management LLC now owns 29,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,281,000 after purchasing an additional 16,000 shares in the last quarter. Verde Servicos Internacionais S.A. bought a new stake in shares of Vista Energy during the third quarter valued at about $994,000. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in Vista Energy by 160.0% in the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 8,872 shares of the company’s stock worth $403,000 after acquiring an additional 5,460 shares in the last quarter. Finally, TT International Asset Management LTD raised its position in Vista Energy by 2.3% in the third quarter. TT International Asset Management LTD now owns 1,933,803 shares of the company’s stock worth $85,435,000 after acquiring an additional 43,664 shares in the last quarter. 63.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.