Vista Energy: Oil-Driven Growth Opportunity, But Execution Remains Important

Vista Energy is rated a buy at $74.21, driven by aggressive production growth and favorable oil price tailwinds. VIST's FY25 EPS grew 45% to $6.71, with volume-led revenue gains and a forward EV/EBITDA multiple of ~6.7x. The $1.5B Petronas acquisition positions VIST as Argentina's largest independent oil producer, with company also targeting 200 Mboe/d by 2030.