Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) Short Interest Down 21.1% in November

Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,940,000 shares, a decrease of 21.1% from the November 15th total of 2,460,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,000,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.9 days.

Vista Energy Price Performance

Shares of VIST traded down $0.43 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $57.98. 801,467 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 694,845. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The company has a market capitalization of $5.52 billion, a PE ratio of 11.23, a PEG ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.75. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $51.21 and a 200-day simple moving average of $48.04. Vista Energy has a one year low of $28.43 and a one year high of $59.47.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America reduced their price target on shares of Vista Energy from $70.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Tuesday, August 20th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $68.00 target price on the stock. Finally, UBS Group raised shares of Vista Energy from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $55.00 to $60.00 in a research note on Friday, September 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $59.80.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vista Energy

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vista Energy by 5,683.1% in the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 3,412 shares of the company’s stock worth $141,000 after buying an additional 3,353 shares during the period. FMR LLC lifted its position in shares of Vista Energy by 3,262.5% in the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 3,497 shares of the company’s stock worth $154,000 after purchasing an additional 3,393 shares in the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers boosted its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 41.0% during the second quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 4,152 shares of the company’s stock worth $189,000 after purchasing an additional 1,208 shares during the period. Custom Index Systems LLC purchased a new position in Vista Energy during the second quarter valued at approximately $343,000. Finally, Centiva Capital LP acquired a new position in shares of Vista Energy in the third quarter worth $389,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 63.81% of the company’s stock.

Vista Energy Company Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.