VST Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
16.32%
Last Quarter
$1.58
Past Year
$2.80
Growth Past 5yrs
30.39%
Next Quarter
$2.28
Estimate Next Year
$11.41
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$293.00
75.87% Upside
Mean Price Target
$223.46
34.13% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$134.00
-19.57% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
VST Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, VST (NYSE: VST) reported an actual EPS of $1.58 for the quarter ending on Nov 06, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.08, resulting in a -24.04% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 07, 2025), VST recorded an actual EPS of $1.01 with a 15.43% surprise. See VST's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
VST has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 06, 2025 showing a -24.04% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 07, 2025 recorded a 15.43% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2025 | 1.58 | 2.08 | -24.04% |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 1.01 | 0.875 | +15.43% |
| Aug 06, 2025 | 0.81 | 0.875 | -7.43% |
| May 08, 2025 | -0.93 | 0.536 | -273.51% |
| May 07, 2025 | 0.46 | 0.536 | -14.18% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 1.14 | 0.85 | +34.12% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VST stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given VST stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 28 analysts have given their ratings
to VST out of which
18 analysts have given strong buy call,
7 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$223.46 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 34.13% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for VST highest price target?
Analysts suggest VST's stock price would rise to a high of $293.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for VST over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the VST stock price could move to $134.00.
What is the average target price for VST?
VST stock has an average analyst estimate of $223.46.
At its current price, how far is VST from its average target price?
VST shares are currently trading 34.13% above this price target.
What were VST’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.58 versus consensus estimates of $2.08, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.46.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
VST's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $2.28 and $11.41 for the whole year.
What has VST's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 16.32% EPS growth for VST in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 30.39% in the past five years.