Vistra Corp. (VST) Options Risk Score
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Data last updated: 2026-07-23
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Is it risky to sell options on Vistra Corp. (VST) right now?
Over a 4-week expiry window, Vistra Corp. (VST) scores 63 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (MEDIUM). That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 4 recent news items and 2 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. On TickerRisk's scale 45 to 69 is MEDIUM, meaning something in the 4-week window is worth checking before committing to an expiry. The score measures scheduled event exposure, not the direction VST will move.
VST shows an IV Rank of 41, near the low end of its one-year range — options are relatively cheap, which favours option buyers over sellers, with a current implied volatility of about 56%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on VST.
The 2026-08-07 earnings report sits inside a standard monthly expiry for VST, so implied volatility should stay bid into the date and drop sharply once it passes.
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