Helikon Investments Ltd Has $135.74 Million Holdings in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST)

Helikon Investments Ltd lowered its position in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST - Free Report) by 30.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,072,390 shares of the company's stock after selling 1,368,553 shares during the period. Vista Energy comprises about 12.2% of Helikon Investments Ltd's portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest position. Helikon Investments Ltd owned about 3.23% of Vista Energy worth $135,738,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Capital World Investors purchased a new stake in shares of Vista Energy in the first quarter valued at about $43,318,000. Encompass Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Vista Energy by 41.9% during the second quarter. Encompass Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,023,782 shares of the company's stock worth $46,562,000 after buying an additional 302,138 shares during the last quarter. Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in Vista Energy during the first quarter worth about $21,145,000. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund increased its holdings in Vista Energy by 0.9% during the first quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund now owns 492,000 shares of the company's stock worth $20,359,000 after buying an additional 4,200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sei Investments Co. increased its holdings in Vista Energy by 253.6% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 316,350 shares of the company's stock worth $14,388,000 after buying an additional 226,891 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 63.81% of the company's stock.

Vista Energy Stock Performance

Shares of VIST traded down $0.89 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $49.81. The company's stock had a trading volume of 689,352 shares, compared to its average volume of 624,069. The company has a market cap of $4.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.65, a PEG ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.79. 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 business has a 50 day simple moving average of $48.54 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $46.33. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. has a 52-week low of $25.00 and a 52-week high of $54.00.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America decreased their price objective 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. initiated coverage on shares of Vista Energy in a research note on Tuesday, August 20th. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $68.00 target price for the company. Finally, UBS Group upgraded shares of Vista Energy from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $55.00 to $60.00 in a research note on Friday, September 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $59.80.

About Vista Energy

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.