Vistra Corp acquires Cogentrix Energy

David Najork · Founding Software Engineer

Announced Jan 28, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026 · 1 min read

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Deal value

$4B

Target

Cogentrix Energy

Charlotte, North Carolina

Acquirer

Vistra Corp

Full Acquisition

Status

Announced

Vistra Corp agreed to acquire Cogentrix Energy. Reported deal value: $4B. Status: Announced. Sector: Energy. Target headquarters context: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-28. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

MarketMinute January 28 , 2026 at 14:23 PM EST In a move that underscores the insatiable appetite for reliable electricity in the age of artificial intelligence, Vistra Corp ( NYSE: VST ) announced on January 5, 2026 , a definitive agreement to acquire Cogentrix Energy for approximately $4.7 billion

Deal timeline

Announced

Jan 28, 2026 · markets.financialcontent.com

Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.

Sector context

This transaction is classified in Energy with a reported deal value of $4B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: markets.financialcontent.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index