Vista Energy is executing a high-growth strategy in the Vaca Muerta shale play, with revenue surging 102.3% YoY in 2026Q2 to $1.2B and gross margins expanding to 57.4%. However, the company's capital-intensive model requires CapEx averaging over 50% of revenue...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 102.3% YoY in 2026Q2, with gross margin expanding to 57.4% from 47.4% in 2025Q4, reflecting strong operational leverage and cost control.
Vista Energy is a high-growth company focused on the Vaca Muerta shale formation, positioning it as a pure play in this lucrative region.
The company is adding scale through the acquisition of Equinor assets, enhancing its resource base and operational footprint.
Vista Energy is leveraging VMOS exports to expand its market reach and capitalize on international demand for its resources.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 16, 2026 | $2.38-24.4% vs $3.15 | $1.1B-6.9% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $0.89-37.3% vs $1.42 | $671M-5.2% vs $708M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.80-28.7% vs $1.12 | $719M+7.6% vs $668M |
Q4 2025 Oct 22, 2025 | $1.48+19.4% vs $1.24 | $706M+7.9% vs $655M |
Vista Energy delivers rapid growth in the Vaca Muerta basin through aggressive capital deployment. High debt levels and negative free cash flow reflect the costs of rapid operational expansion.
Vista Energy SAB de CV (NYSE:VIST) shares are trading higher Thursday along with other oil and gas names as crude prices climb above $100 a barrel. Here's what you should know.
The TCW White Oak Emerging Markets Equity Fund, I Class returned 23.21% in the second quarter of 2026, underperforming the MSCI Daily Total Return Net Emerging Markets Index return of 24.05% by 84 basis points. Key contributors included SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and Shandong Sinocera. AIA Group, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, and Vista Energy were among the key detractors.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64.63 | $6.74B | 9.63 | 50.15% | 29.06% | 34.8% | — | |
| $11.83 | $1.77B | 6.72 | 48.67% | 28.61% | 17.68% | — | |
| $49.27 | $19.09B | -24.56 | 48.25% | 3.54% | 6.11% | — | |
| $36.07 | $5.79B | 38.71 | 13.44% | 1.42% | 2.12% | — | |
| $11.36 | $736.97M | 9999.00 | 28.51% | 16.79% | 7.31% | — | |
| $40.69 | $14.65B | -84.77 | 56.56% | 3% | 0.56% | — |
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Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) reported $3.53B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1680% increase from $198.1M in 2017.
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) grew revenue by 50.2% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) is profitable, generating $841.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (29.1% net margin).
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 34.8%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) generated $138.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
