Here’s whether Vistra Corp. (VST) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
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Bearish
Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-1.13% over 10 days); RSI 26 — oversold; weak 1-year return of -28.4%; 3-month momentum negative (-12.8%). Currently 38.0% off its 52-week high. Score: -7/7.
VST is trading below its 200-day MA ($159.83) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 26.1 has dropped into oversold territory, which has historically preceded short-term bounces. The 1-year return of -28.4% compares to +20.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 48.9%). The current 38.0% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $7,158 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 48.9%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✗Above 200-day MA ($159.83)
✗Above 50-day MA ($153.35)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 26.1
✗Positive return (-28.4%)
!Within 10% of period high (−38.0%)
Period Range $136.21
$132.66$219.82
RSI (14) 26.1
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$136.21
Period Return-28.4%
Period High$219.82
Period Low$132.66
Drawdown−38.0%
MA-50$153.35
MA-200$159.83
RSI (14)26.1
Avg Volume (30d)4.6M
vs. SPYtrailed by 48.9%
Return Rank#790 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is below the 200-day moving average ($159.83)
Price is below the 50-day moving average ($153.35)