Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTFatima GulzarThu, July 2, 2026 at 10:49 AM GMT+2 2 min readVistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is among the Best AI Power Grid Stocks.On June 24, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) to $210 from $212. The firm maintained an "Overweight" rating on the shares. Analyst David Arcaro said the firm updated its North American regulated and diversified utilities coverage for May. The utilities underperformed the S&P during the month.On June 17, Bernstein analyst Sunaina Ocalan initiated coverage of Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) with a bullish "Outperform" rating and a price target of $187. The analyst noted a major, persistent shift in how the United States produces and consumes energy. The firm said natural gas will fund this transition, utilities will build the necessary infrastructure, and the end goal is clean energy. Finally, Bernstein expects the company's specific combination of power plants to generate massive earnings as overall power demand rises.Here is What Analysts Think About Vistra Corp. (VST) Dmitry Kalinovsky/Shutterstock.comSeparately, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) had a strong start to 2026. CEO Jim Burke said the firm announced plans to acquire the 5,500 megawatt Cogentrix natural gas generation portfolio. It signed long-term power purchase agreements with Meta for its PJM nuclear sites and delivered solid fleet performance during volatile winter weather.Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is a holding company working in the provision of electricity and power generation. It works through Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure segments.While we acknowledge the potential of VST as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and Cathie Wood 2026 Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks to Buy.Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.Terms and Privacy PolicyEU DSA contactPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info