VST monthly performance report
View VST's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
VST monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Vistra Corp. (VST) closed September 2026 at $140.67, up 2.40% for the month and −33.07% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VST is −12.81%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −10.29% versus its 200-day moving average ($156.80), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VST has outperformed the S&P 500 by +248.34%, with a relative strength index reading of 244.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Vistra Corp. ended September 2026 at $140.67, posting a monthly return of +2.40%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.10%.
The current quarter stands at −11.32% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −10.29% versus the 200-day moving average ($156.80).
Year-to-date, VST is −12.81% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −24.50%. The stock is currently −36.01% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −48.89%.
| Period | VST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.01% | −0.12% | −1.89% |
| 1 Week | −5.20% | −0.34% | −4.86% |
| 1 Month | +2.40% | −0.70% | +3.10% |
| 3 Months | −11.43% | +2.80% | −14.23% |
| 6 Months | −13.16% | +13.85% | −27.01% |
| YTD | −12.81% | +11.70% | −24.50% |
| 12 Months | −33.07% | +15.01% | −48.08% |
| 3 Years | +320.04% | +71.69% | +248.34% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sep 2024 | +38.76% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +32.93% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +30.64% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +27.91% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | +27.70% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −20.45% |
| #2 | Dec 2024 | −13.74% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −13.55% |
| #4 | Jun 2024 | −13.22% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | −12.14% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +65.03% |
| Q3 2025 | +1.09% |
| Q4 2025 | −17.66% |
| Q1 2026 | −6.82% |
| Q2 2026 | +5.52% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −11.32% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +66.03% |
| 2024 | +257.92% |
| 2025 | +17.02% |
| 2026 | −12.81% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $219.82 (2025-09-22) |
| 52-Week Low | $132.66 (2026-05-19) |
| Current Price | $140.67 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $156.80 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −10.29% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −48.89% (2025-04-04) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −36.01% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 244.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +248.34% |
| RS Peak | 449.3 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 97.1 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was VST's return for this report period?
VST returned +2.40% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has VST outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD VST: −12.81% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is VST's 12-month return?
−33.07% over the trailing 12 months.
Is VST above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −10.29% versus 200DMA ($156.80).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−48.89% on 2025-04-04.