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Shares of Vistra Corp. (VST) shed 2.90% to $142.61 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around mixed trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index rising 0.58% to 7,444.25 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.14% to 49,693.20.
This was the stock's second consecutive day of losses.
Vistra Corp. closed 35.12% short of its 52-week high of $219.82, which the company achieved on September 22nd.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) rose 0.27% to $94.85, Southern Co. (SO) fell 0.35% to $93.14, and American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) fell 3.02% to $127.95.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 13, 2026.
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Vistra Corp. (VST) shares fell 2.90% to $142.61 on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day of losses. The stock is currently 35.12% below its 52-week high of $219.82 reached on September 22nd. In comparison, NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) rose 0.27%, while Southern Co. (SO) and American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) saw declines of 0.35% and 3.02%, respectively. The S&P 500 Index increased by 0.58%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 0.14%.

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NEXTERA ENERGY CAPITAL HLDGS INC 5.65%JNR SUBORD DEB 01/03/2079 SER N

NEXTERA ENERGY CAPITAL HLDGS INC 6.5% BDS 15/04/86 USD1000

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NEXTERA ENERGY INC 6.926% CORPORATE UNITS 01/09/2025

NEXTERA ENERGY INC CORP UNIT 01/11/2029

NEXTERA ENERGY CAPITAL HLDGS INC 6.5% BDS 01/06/85 USD25

NEXTERA ENERGY INC CORP UNIT 01/06/2027

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Southern Pref Shares SOJF 6.5 Perp 03/15/85

Southern Pref Shares SOMN 7.1250 12/15/2028

Southern Co Pref Share SOJD 4.95 01/30/80 2020

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Vistra Corp. Stock Underperforms Wednesday When Compared To Competitors