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Vanguard holds 24.6M Vistra shares (NYSE: VST) — 7.25% stake

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SCHEDULE 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vistra Corp: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 24,565,610 shares of Common Stock, representing 7.25% of the class as of 03/31/2026. Vanguard reports sole voting power for 3,171,650 shares and sole dispositive power for 24,565,610 shares. The filing lists Vanguard Capital Management's Malvern, PA address and cites affiliated Vanguard entities that exercise dispositive power over reported holdings. The Schedule 13G is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/28/2026.

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Insights

Vanguard holds a notable passive stake in Vistra at 7.25% with full dispositive control reported.

Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 24,565,610 shares, representing 7.25% of Vistra common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes voting and dispositive powers across Vanguard entities, noting sole voting power over 3,171,650 shares and sole dispositive power over the full reported stake.

Changes to holdings, voting intentions, or conversions are not stated; subsequent filings would disclose any material shifts. Cash‑flow treatment and trading intent are not specified in the excerpt.

The Schedule 13G presentation follows SEC passive-investor disclosure conventions and identifies affiliated entities exercising control.

The filing includes the CUSIP 92840M102 and cites affiliates (Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, etc.) whose dispositive or voting powers are aggregated for this reporting unit. The statement clarifies it excludes holdings of other disaggregated Vanguard affiliates.

Investors can expect routine updates if the stake surpasses passive thresholds or voting intentions change; timing and further actions are not provided in the excerpt.

Shares beneficially owned 24,565,610 shares Item 4(a), as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class 7.25% Item 4(b), percent of common stock
Sole voting power 3,171,650 shares Item 4(c)(i), voting power
Sole dispositive power 24,565,610 shares Item 4(c)(iii), dispositive power
CUSIP 92840M102 Cover / Item 2(d)
Signature date 04/28/2026 Signing by Ashley Grim
Schedule 13G regulatory
"Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership on Schedule 13G"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned financial
"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Dispositive power regulatory
"sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 24565610"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
Sole voting power financial
"Sole Voting Power 3,171,650.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.





92840M102

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G




Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Capital Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Capital Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Capital Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries, whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.


SCHEDULE 13G



Vanguard Capital Management
Signature:Ashley Grim
Name/Title:Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:04/28/2026

FAQ

How many Vistra (VST) shares does Vanguard Capital Management report owning?

Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 24,565,610 shares of Vistra Common Stock. This figure is reported as of 03/31/2026 on the Schedule 13G and appears in Item 4(a) of the filing.

What percentage of Vistra does Vanguard own according to the Schedule 13G?

The filing states Vanguard holds 7.25% of Vistra's common stock. The percent of class appears in Item 4(b) and is tied to the 24,565,610 shares reported as beneficially owned.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for Vistra shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 3,171,650 shares and sole dispositive power for 24,565,610 shares. Shared voting or dispositive powers are reported as 0 in the filing.

Who signed the Schedule 13G for Vanguard and when was it signed?

The Schedule 13G is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration. The signature date shown in the filing is 04/28/2026.