Vista Energy: Strong Operational Performance And Consolidating As Top Vaca Muerta Exporter

Vista is delivering strong production growth and rising export volumes from Vaca Muerta. VIST's operational efficiencies and new trading business for oil exports support higher margins and positive free cash flow even at conservative oil prices. The stock has rerated sharply but still trades at a reasonable 4.8–5.0x EV/EBITDA, implying further upside, although more limited than before.