VST monthly performance report
Monthly VST research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
VST monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Vistra Corp. (VST) closed August 2026 at $140.58, down 5.14% for the month and −32.93% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, VST is −12.86%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −13.93% versus its 200-day moving average ($163.33), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, VST has outperformed the S&P 500 by +320.29%, with a relative strength index reading of 286.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Vistra Corp. ended August 2026 at $140.58, posting a monthly return of −5.14%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.18%.
The current quarter stands at −14.18% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −13.93% versus the 200-day moving average ($163.33).
Year-to-date, VST is −12.86% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −25.75%. The stock is currently −36.05% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −48.89%.
| Period | VST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.85% | −0.20% | −1.65% |
| 1 Week | −5.42% | +3.90% | −9.33% |
| 1 Month | −5.14% | +3.05% | −8.18% |
| 3 Months | −10.94% | +7.11% | −18.05% |
| 6 Months |