Vistra Corp. (VST) is trading at $160.23, which is -26.5% below its all-time high of $217.92. The Drawdown Severity Score is 4.8, placing it in the yellow (elevated) zone. Over its tracked history, VST has experienced 77 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.4%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:22 PM EDT
VST
StockVistra Corp.
Price
$160.23
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $217.92
Significant
Current Drawdown
-26.5%
Days in Drawdown
186
Avg Max Drawdown
6.4%
Avg Length
40
Drawdown Severity Score™
4.8
VST - Price & High Water Mark
VST - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Vistra Corp. (VST) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Vistra Corp. is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-29, the stock is trading at $160.23, which represents a 26.5% decline from its all-time high of $217.92. This drawdown has persisted for 186 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 9 years, Vistra Corp. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.4% in depth, with an average duration of 40 days. Vistra Corp. has gone through 77 total drawdown events in the last 9 years. The largest drawdown for Vistra Corp. in the last 9 years was 53.3%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 897 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Vistra Corp. currently stands at 4.84. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 3.0 and 5.0 indicates an elevated drawdown that's larger than historical averages—may present an entry point for opportunistic investors.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Vistra Corp.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 77 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | Ongoing | 186 days | -26.5% | $217.92 | $160.23 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | 2025-09-22 | 49 days | -13.2% | $213.83 | $185.61 | $217.92 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-04 | 4 days | -0.2% | $208.32 | $207.83 | $213.83 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025-07-30 | 7 days | -4.0% | $199.90 | $191.99 | $206.83 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-23 | 14 days | -7.6% | $196.80 | $181.80 | $199.90 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-09 | 10 days | -5.1% | $194.83 | $184.90 | $196.80 |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-06-27 | 154 days | -48.8% | $191.11 | $97.84 | $194.83 |
| 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-21 | 5 days | -1.8% | $173.29 | $170.17 | $184.60 |
| 2025-01-15 | 2025-01-16 | 2 days | -0.8% | $169.82 | $168.48 | $173.29 |
| 2025-01-13 | 2025-01-14 | 2 days | -2.8% | $166.05 | $161.47 | $169.82 |
| 2024-11-22 | 2025-01-10 | 50 days | -20.2% | $165.66 | $132.14 | $166.05 |
| 2024-11-20 | 2024-11-21 | 2 days | -0.1% | $153.98 | $153.75 | $165.66 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-18 | 7 days | -5.0% | $144.97 | $137.67 | $145.80 |
| 2024-10-07 | 2024-11-08 | 33 days | -16.4% | $137.62 | $115.08 | $141.10 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-10-01 | 6 days | -4.1% | $118.40 | $113.51 | $121.85 |
| 2024-05-29 | 2024-09-20 | 115 days | -34.9% | $105.07 | $68.45 | $107.27 |
| 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-24 | 9 days | -5.6% | $95.88 | $90.54 | $101.02 |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-15 | 3 days | -3.5% | $92.43 | $89.21 | $95.88 |
| 2024-05-07 | 2024-05-08 | 2 days | -1.8% | $82.36 | $80.87 | $88.25 |
| 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-02 | 3 days | -2.7% | $77.13 | $75.04 | $79.02 |
| 2024-04-08 | 2024-04-29 | 22 days | -12.8% | $74.53 | $64.96 | $77.13 |
| 2024-04-04 | 2024-04-05 | 2 days | -4.4% | $72.98 | $69.79 | $74.53 |
| 2024-04-02 | 2024-04-03 | 2 days | -0.5% | $70.77 | $70.40 | $72.98 |
| 2024-03-26 | 2024-04-01 | 7 days | -4.6% | $70.44 | $67.17 | $70.77 |
| 2024-03-15 | 2024-03-19 | 5 days | -2.5% | $62.23 | $60.70 | $63.00 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-14 | 6 days | -5.9% | $60.82 | $57.24 | $62.23 |
| 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-04 | 4 days | -0.1% | $53.78 | $53.74 | $56.19 |
| 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-15 | 11 days | -3.9% | $43.93 | $42.21 | $44.75 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-01 | 2 days | -0.5% | $40.65 | $40.46 | $42.65 |
| 2024-01-29 | 2024-01-30 | 2 days | -0.5% | $40.21 | $39.99 | $40.65 |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-01-25 | 4 days | -2.3% | $39.61 | $38.68 | $39.86 |
| 2024-01-18 | 2024-01-19 | 2 days | -0.8% | $39.16 | $38.86 | $39.61 |
| 2024-01-10 | 2024-01-17 | 8 days | -2.9% | $39.04 | $37.92 | $39.16 |
| 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-08 | 11 days | -1.9% | $38.28 | $37.54 | $38.59 |
| 2023-12-14 | 2023-12-22 | 9 days | -1.7% | $37.37 | $36.76 | $37.49 |
| 2023-12-06 | 2023-12-13 | 8 days | -2.9% | $36.64 | $35.57 | $37.37 |
| 2023-11-28 | 2023-12-01 | 4 days | -2.0% | $34.94 | $34.24 | $35.57 |
| 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-27 | 21 days | -2.6% | $34.64 | $33.73 | $34.94 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2023-11-01 | 52 days | -7.3% | $33.19 | $30.78 | $33.27 |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-30 | 20 days | -3.4% | $29.90 | $28.90 | $30.53 |
| 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-04 | 9 days | -2.4% | $27.68 | $27.01 | $27.81 |
| 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-26 | 3 days | -0.9% | $27.63 | $27.38 | $27.68 |
| 2023-07-07 | 2023-07-19 | 13 days | -3.0% | $26.26 | $25.46 | $26.63 |
| 2022-06-08 | 2023-07-05 | 393 days | -22.2% | $25.66 | $19.97 | $26.15 |
| 2022-05-09 | 2022-06-07 | 30 days | -12.1% | $24.94 | $21.93 | $25.66 |
| 2022-04-21 | 2022-05-06 | 16 days | -6.0% | $24.60 | $23.13 | $24.94 |
| 2019-11-05 | 2022-04-20 | 897 days | -53.3% | $23.79 | $11.11 | $24.60 |
| 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-04 | 5 days | -0.8% | $23.69 | $23.50 | $23.79 |
| 2019-09-26 | 2019-10-30 | 35 days | -3.8% | $23.60 | $22.71 | $23.69 |
| 2019-09-23 | 2019-09-25 | 3 days | -0.7% | $23.59 | $23.44 | $23.60 |
| 2019-05-03 | 2019-09-20 | 141 days | -20.9% | $23.45 | $18.54 | $23.59 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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VST Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$160.23
High-water mark
$217.92
Current drawdown
-26.5%
Days in drawdown
186
This VST page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Vistra Corp. drawdowns.
What History Says About VST
Vistra Corp. has dropped 10%+ from its high 10 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 188 days with an average max drop of -25.5%.
The current drawdown of -26.5% has lasted 186 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 to Apr 2022 | -53.3% | 897 days |
| Jan 2025 to Jun 2025 | -48.8% | 154 days |
| May 2024 to Sep 2024 | -34.9% | 115 days |
| Jun 2022 to Jul 2023 | -22.2% | 393 days |
| May 2019 to Sep 2019 | -20.9% | 141 days |
| Nov 2024 to Jan 2025 | -20.2% | 50 days |
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