Vistra Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vistra (NYSE: VST) reported Q1 2025 financial results with a GAAP Net Loss of $(268) million and Cash Flow from Operations of $599 million. The company's Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA reached $1,240 million, up $430 million from Q1 2024. Despite the net loss, Vistra reaffirmed its 2025 guidance with Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5-6.1 billion and Adjusted FCFbG of $3.0-3.6 billion. The company has hedged ~100% of expected generation volumes for 2025 and ~90% for 2026. Vistra's share repurchase program has executed $5.2 billion in buybacks since November 2021, reducing outstanding shares by ~30%. The company continues expanding its clean energy portfolio, advancing solar and energy storage projects, including partnerships with Amazon (200 MW) and Microsoft (405 MW). As of March 31, 2025, Vistra maintained strong liquidity of $3,903 million.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced dividend declarations for its common stock and preferred shares. The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.2250 per common share, representing a 3% increase from Q2 2024 and an estimated total payment of $75 million. The common stock dividend will be paid on June 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 18, 2025. Additionally, Vistra declared semi-annual dividends for two preferred stock series: the 7.0% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Green Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock at $35.00 per share ($70.00 annualized), payable June 16, 2025, and the 8.875% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock at $44.375 per share ($88.75 annualized), payable July 15, 2025.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT). Investors can access the webcast through Vistra's website under the Investor Relations section, while phone participants need to register in advance to receive dial-in details. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company's website for one year after the event.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) reported strong financial results for 2024, with GAAP Net Income of $2,812 million and Cash Flow from Operations of $4,563 million. The company achieved Net Income from Ongoing Operations of $2,928 million and Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5,656 million, exceeding original guidance by $856 million.

Key highlights include:

• Reaffirmed 2025 guidance with Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5-6.1 billion
• Completed Vistra Vision minority interest acquisition on Dec. 31, 2024
• Executed ~$4.9 billion in share repurchases since Nov. 2021, reducing outstanding shares by ~30%
• Brought online two solar projects: Baldwin (70 MW) and Coffeen (46 MW)
• Hedged ~100% of expected generation volumes for 2025 and ~80% for 2026

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced two dividend declarations by its board of directors. The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.2235 per share of common stock, amounting to approximately $75 million in total payments. This dividend will be payable on March 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 20, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date.

Additionally, the board declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series A preferred stockholders will receive $40.00 per preferred share ($80.00 annualized), payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of April 1, 2025.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced it will release its full year and fourth quarter 2024 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT) on the same day. Investors can access the webcast through Vistra's website under the Investor Relations section. Those wishing to participate via phone must register in advance to receive dial-in details. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company's website for one year after the event.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced the appointment of Rob Walters as a new independent director to its board, effective December 30, 2024. Walters will serve on the Sustainability and Risk Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. His appointment expands the board to 11 members. According to Chairman Scott Helm, Walters brings valuable perspectives through his extensive power industry experience and regulatory expertise at federal and state levels, along with civic leadership experience.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced two significant developments in Illinois: the connection of two utility-scale solar projects to the grid and the extension of its Baldwin Power Plant operations through 2027 (previously set to retire in 2025). The 1,185-MW Baldwin plant will continue operating to address reliability concerns in the MISO market while meeting EPA obligations.

The company has completed a new 68-MW solar and 2-MW/8-MWh energy storage system at Baldwin, a $135-million investment featuring over 200,000 solar panels across 420 acres. Additionally, a 44-MW solar facility at the Coffeen Power Plant is now operational, with more projects planned including a 52-MW solar facility at Newton Power Plant and a 405-MW facility at the retired EEI-Joppa site.

The Baldwin plant, which powers approximately 592,500 homes, provides significant economic benefits, including 298 full-time jobs and $262 million in regional economic output.

Dynegy and Homefield Energy announced five winners for their 2024 Energy Leadership Awards, recognizing excellence in energy management, innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community leadership. Notable achievements include:

United Dairy Farmers achieved 75% power reduction and $50,000 maintenance cost savings through LED upgrades; Logoplaste received $14,000 in Greenback Rebates for cooling system improvements; Peoria Civic Center underwent a $45 million renovation with projected 18-month energy savings payback; Ebara Elliott Energy committed to 100% Green-E® certified wind power; and Dollar Energy Fund received over $100,000 from Dynegy since 2020, supporting more than 1,700 individuals with utility assistance.