We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI Stocks with Massive Growth Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) stands against the other AI stocks.

AI-darling Nvidia reported its earnings yesterday, and it’s safe to say that the numbers have been objectively great. Nevertheless, investor sentiment remains rather mixed, implying a “buy the rumor, sell the news” case.

Most of these concerns remain about sustaining the AI-driven market rally. The emergence of less power-hungry rivals such as DeepSeek also suggests uncertainty regarding the future demand for advanced chips.

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Alongside, President Donald Trump noted that the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to go into effect on March 4, adding that an additional 10% tax would be imposed on Chinese imports.

Investment firm UBS, without commenting on individual names, said that the earnings print reinforces their view that the broader AI market is big enough for every segment to grow, and that they remain positive on the AI compute industry as well as the broader AI trend. This is despite recent concerns around low-cost models like DeepSeek and recent noise around data centers, they stated.

“We maintain our positive view on AI semiconductors and leading cloud platforms, and recommend investors take advantage of elevated near-term volatility by buying the dip in quality AI stocks or through structured strategies.”

-UBS

Investors were skeptical ahead of the print considering how rival DeepSeek’s less power-hungry nature could imply an overspend by US tech giants on AI infrastructure without sufficient return in that investment. Nonetheless, AI players are continuing to announce plans to funnel tens of billions of dollars into infrastructure.

According to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, $325 billion in capital expenditures is expected this year from just the “Magnificent Seven” tech companies. Moreover, a majority of this spend is aimed at supporting AI growth.

“We have seen NOT ONE AI enterprise deployment slow down or change due to the DeepSeek situation. No customer wants to ‘lose their place in line’ as it is described to us for Nvidias next gen chips.”

-Dan Ives

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Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 120

Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company. On February 27, the company reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results. The company reported an EPS of $2.38, surpassing analyst estimates by $0.99. Meanwhile, revenue for the quarter reached $17.22 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.72 billion.

Utilities such as Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) have surged as demand for power surges and tech giants continue to pour in billions of dollars into AI technologies and their infrastructure. Looking ahead, the company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance for ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA in the range of $5.5 billion to $6.1 billion.

"The talent and dedication of the people who make up Team Vistra resulted not only in a record year but a transformational one for our company. In these 12 months, we closed on a unique acquisition, adding three nuclear sites, approximately one million additional retail customers in the key PJM market and 2,000 new team members, and now proudly operate the second-largest competitive nuclear fleet in the country. Vistra also joined the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Sustainability indices, acquired the outstanding minority interest in Vistra Vision, secured a 20-year license renewal for Comanche Peak, reached retail performance levels not achieved in the more than two decades competitive markets have been open, brought two solar-plus-storage facilities online, secured two large renewable power purchase agreements, and ended the year outperforming the high-end of our financial guidance."

-Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra.

Overall VST ranks 6th on our list of the AI stocks with massive growth potential. While we acknowledge the potential of VST as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than VST but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

 

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