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This Power Stock Could Be a Big Winner From the Data Center Boom

Vistra is quietly powering the AI data center boom, and it still looks surprisingly cheap.

This Power Stock Could Be a Big Winner From the Data Center Boom

Published August 7, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Data centers, manufacturing, and electric vehicles (EVs) will put greater strain on the electric grid in the coming decades, requiring massive investment in energy infrastructure. Vistra (NYSE: VST) is well positioned to meet this demand, with over 44 gigawatts of power-generating capacity across natural gas, nuclear, coal, renewables, and other sources.

Despite this opportunity, the stock trades at a reasonable forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 18. This could set up excellent returns in a growing-demand environment.

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