Why Morgan Stanley Is Bullish On Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST)
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) is among the 10 Best Affordable Energy Stocks to Buy.
On February 26, Morgan Stanley boosted the price target on Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) to $74 from $73 and reiterated an Overweight rating. This revision is part of the firm’s model readjustment to better reflect Q4 2025 results, with limited changes to operating assumptions.
The price hike is largely to align with the Brent forward curve over the past five trading sessions, which is on average 6% to 9% higher this year and next. Morgan Stanley is looking ahead to the closing of the Bandurria Sur & Bajo del Toro transaction, along with fresh consolidated guidance, before including these in its projections.
On the same day, Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) reported fourth-quarter results, achieving a 46% YoY rise in total revenues to $689 million. Despite this, the company’s EPS of $0.80 missed the consensus estimate of $1.15. Additionally, the company's total production increased by 59% YoY, driven by enhanced well inventory and improved operational efficiency.
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) is a Mexican company that explores and produces oil and gas in Latin America. Founded in 2017, the company primarily has assets in the Vaca Muerta play of the Neuquina Basin, Argentina.
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