Vistra CEO James A. Burke Purchases 6,665 Shares
James A. Burke, President and CEO of Vistra (NYSE:VST), acquired 6,665 shares at a weighted average price of $135.49 per share on August 31 and September 1, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing. The purchase was made through JAMEB, LP, an entity co-owned by Burke and his spouse, adding to existing indirect holdings in trusts. Following the transaction, Burke holds a total of approximately 1.2 million shares indirectly and 61,690 directly, with combined holdings valued at $171.5 million as of September 1 market close. The CEO's purchase comes after Vistra’s stock has declined by 27% over the past year, closing at $138.08 on September 1. Despite this downturn, Burke remains a significant shareholder with an approximate 0.3% ownership stake in the company. The transaction is seen as a bullish signal for investors, especially given Vistra’s strong market position and diversified energy business model across multiple U.S. markets.
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