Quantbot Technologies LP Invests $807,000 in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST)

Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 14,907 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $807,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of VIST. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new position in Vista Energy during the third quarter valued at about $1,017,000. FMR LLC grew its position in shares of Vista Energy by 3,262.5% during the 3rd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 3,497 shares of the company's stock valued at $154,000 after acquiring an additional 3,393 shares during the period. Verition Fund Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vista Energy during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,370,000. Centiva Capital LP bought a new stake in shares of Vista Energy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $389,000. Finally, HighTower Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 13.7% in the 3rd quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 43,062 shares of the company's stock worth $1,908,000 after purchasing an additional 5,202 shares during the period. 63.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

VIST has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. UBS Group reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $64.00 target price (up from $60.00) on shares of Vista Energy in a research report on Friday, January 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group began coverage on Vista Energy in a report on Friday, February 21st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $65.40 price objective for the company. Citigroup raised shares of Vista Energy from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $66.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Vista Energy from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, January 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, four have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $64.73.

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Vista Energy Price Performance

NYSE VIST traded down $0.89 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $47.58. The company had a trading volume of 701,979 shares, compared to its average volume of 793,723. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 0.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.22, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.70. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. has a 52 week low of $36.01 and a 52 week high of $61.67. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $50.74 and a 200 day simple moving average of $51.36.

Vista Energy (NYSE:VIST - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 26th. The company reported $0.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by ($0.67). The firm had revenue of $471.32 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $464.55 million. Vista Energy had a return on equity of 30.06% and a net margin of 34.78%. Equities research analysts expect that Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. will post 5.74 earnings per share for the current year.

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.