Street View: Analysts upbeat on Vistra's $4.7 billion buy of Cogentrix Energy
ReutersJan 6, 2026 12:04 PM
Utility Vistra VST.N to acquire Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group for nearly $4.7 billion
Deal includes 10 natural gas-fired power plants located across PJM, ISO New England and ERCOT; expected to close in mid-to-late 2026
VST up 4.6% at $170.46 premarket
VISTRA'S LATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT
J.P.Morgan ("Overweight") views deal as "key win," enhances VST's scale and market share across key U.S. power markets
Jefferies ("Hold;" PT: $229) calls it a "late Christmas present;" adds the move to enter New England market and diversify margins "makes abundant sense"
Scotia Bank ("Outperform"; PT: $287) says deal increases VST's optionality to serve high-demand customers such as data centers, adding that in this market "bigger is better"
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