Vistra Energy Corp. Stock News

Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) stock is up 5.6% to trade at $171.97, after the utility company revealed plans to buy Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group in a deal valued roughly $4.7 billion.

The power-generation company has agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy, in a $4 billion deal consisting of cash, stock, and debt.

Utility Vistra said on Monday it has agreed to buy Cogentrix Energy and its 10 natural gas-fired power plants in an about $4 billion deal.

Investment Underscores Quantum's Commitment to Advancing the Reliability, Resiliency, and Affordability of the U.S. Electricity Market Investment Underscores Quantum's Commitment to Advancing the Reliability, Resiliency, and Affordability of the U.S. Electricity Market

Highlights Acquisition of Cogentrix includes ~5,500 megawatts of modern natural gas generation assets at an attractive purchase price, net of expected tax benefits, of approximately $730/kW of capacity. Acquisition is expected to deliver mid-single digit Ongoing Operations AFCFbG1 per share accretion in 2027 and high single-digit accretion on average over 2027-2029.

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