Vistra Corp. holds an edge over Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. based on stronger earnings estimate momentum, a higher return on equity, a cheaper valuation, and superior recent share price performance. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Vistra's 2026 and 2027 earnings per share has risen 9.17% and 1.44%, respectively, over the past 60 days, while Public Service Enterprise's 2026 estimate edged up just 0.23% and its 2027 estimate remained unchanged. Vistra trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 15.77 times, a discount to Public Service Enterprise's 18.46 times, and posts a return on equity of 105.64% versus 12.3%. Vistra's shares have gained 10.8% in the past three months, compared with a 2.7% rally for Public Service Enterprise, though Public Service Enterprise offers a higher dividend yield of 3.21% against Vistra's 0.56%. Both stocks carry a Zacks Rank of 3, or Hold.
Vistra Corp.Vistra's earnings estimates have risen, it has a higher ROE, cheaper valuation, and superior recent share price performance.
Public Service Enterprise Group IncVistra has stronger earnings estimate momentum, higher ROE, cheaper valuation, and better share price performance, making Public Service Enterprise less attractive by comparison.