Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is one of the 10 Best Utility Stocks that Beat Earnings Estimates. On May 7, 2026, Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) reported Q1 revenue of $5.64B, ahead of the $5.24B consensus estimate, while ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.49B. President and CEO Jim Burke said the company entered 2026 with momentum driven by its workforce, generation portfolio, customer operations, and strategic growth initiatives. Burke pointed to Vistra’s planned acquisition of the 5,500-MW Cogentrix natur ...