Vista Gold Corp. (VGZ) Stock Overview (as of 21 March 2026)
- Current share price: USD 2.72
- Market capitalization: USD 397 million
- Shares outstanding: 146 million
- Volume traded in last 24 h: USD 7.1 million
- 24‑hour price change: 0 % (flat)
- Day‑to‑day change (since month‑end): –0.73 %
- Simple moving average (200 days): USD 2.25
- 52‑week high: USD 3.13 (28 January 2026)
- 52‑week low: USD 1.43 (5 November 2025)
Recent Corporate Development
Vista Gold Corp. has announced a planned arrangement with Artemis Gold Inc. The key points of the arrangement are:
- Share exchange
- All outstanding Vista Gold shares will be exchanged for Artemis Gold shares at a fixed ratio.
- Shareholders will receive a predetermined number of Artemis shares, regardless of subsequent market movements.
- Shareholder approval
- The transaction requires a vote at a special shareholders’ meeting.
- The Board and its special committee have recommended a vote in favour.
- Regulatory and court approvals
- Completion of the transaction is contingent on obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, court orders, and other conditions.
- Expected completion
- The arrangement is anticipated to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
- Post‑transaction actions
- Vista Gold will withdraw from public exchanges and cease its reporting obligations once the arrangement is finalized.
24‑Hour Performance of Related Stocks
| Ticker | 24‑Hour Change | Current Price | Market Cap (mn) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RGNX (Regenxbio) | +3.5 % | USD 7.40 | USD 472 | – |
| ARVN (Arvinas) | +5.51 % | USD 7.66 | USD 474.7 | P/E 54.23 |
| AMSF (Amerisafe) | +0.04 % | USD 25.35 | USD 469.4 | P/E 10.2; mixed analyst sentiment |
| MASS (908 Devices) | +0.7 % | USD 11.51 | USD 472.4 | – |
| OPFI (Oppfi) | +1.26 % | USD 5.63 | USD 473.8 | P/E 2.61 |
Amerisafe (AMSF) Analyst Commentary
- Wall Street Zen: downgraded from “hold” to “sell” due to valuation and growth concerns.
- Citigroup: maintains a “market outperform” stance.
- Truist & Weiss Ratings: adopting more cautious views.
- Zacks Research: moved rating from “strong sell” to “hold”, indicating some optimism.
- Earnings: EPS fell below consensus, though revenue exceeded forecasts.
- Institutional activity: remains robust, with several funds adding or adjusting positions.
Company Profile
Vista Gold Corp. is a gold project developer operating in the Northern Territory of Australia. The company is listed on the NYSE MKT stock exchange and maintains a website at www.vistagold.com .
