WCM Investment Management LLC Purchases New Shares in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST)

WCM Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:VIST) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 390,453 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,120,000. WCM Investment Management LLC owned 0.41% of Vista Energy as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. TT International Asset Management LTD raised its stake in Vista Energy by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. TT International Asset Management LTD now owns 1,933,803 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,435,000 after acquiring an additional 43,664 shares during the last quarter. Ninety One UK Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Vista Energy during the fourth quarter worth $38,149,000. NS Partners Ltd purchased a new position in Vista Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,777,000. Ninety One North America Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vista Energy in the 4th quarter worth $23,403,000. Finally, Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Vista Energy by 10.4% in the fourth quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 345,427 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,691,000 after acquiring an additional 32,589 shares in the last quarter. 63.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Vista Energy from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 10th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $64.00 target price (up from $60.00) on shares of Vista Energy in a research report on Friday, January 3rd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $61.40.

Vista Energy Price Performance

Shares of NYSE VIST opened at $52.65 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $55.64 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.90. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. has a 52 week low of $30.46 and a 52 week high of $61.67. The stock has a market cap of $5.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.20, a PEG ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.70.

Vista Energy Profile

Vista Energy, SAB. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It owns producing assets in Argentina and Mexico. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities located in Argentina.