BlackRock Inc. acquired 29,064,465 shares of Vistra Corp. during the second quarter. The asset manager disclosed the position in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on August 19, 2026. The total investment is valued at approximately $4.61 billion.
This purchase gives BlackRock an 8.62% ownership stake in the company. The move signals growing institutional interest in the integrated power sector and reflects confidence in Vistra's future prospects.