Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is gaining attention on Wall Street for its recent announcement of acquiring Cogentrix Energy in a $4 billion deal. The acquisition includes 10 natural gas plants totaling 5,496 MW across different markets, valued at approximately $730/kW. KeyBanc analyst Sophie Karp reiterated an Overweight rating on VST with a $217.00 price target, citing the deal’s potential to deliver mid-single-digit accretion in 2027 and high-single-digit accretion over 2027-2029. While VST shows promise as an investment, some AI stocks may offer greater upside potential and lower downside risk.

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