Vistra Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced a significant community support initiative in response to severe flooding in Kerr County and Central Texas. The company is providing $500,000 in relief funding, which will be distributed to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and local nonprofits providing essential services.

The company is also expanding its Energy Aid program to assist residents with electricity bills during this crisis. Vistra serves Texas customers through multiple brands including TXU Energy, Ambit Energy, 4Change Energy, TriEagle Energy, Veteran Energy, and Express Energy.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has received Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval to extend operations at its Perry Nuclear Power Plant through 2046, adding 20 years to its original license. The 1,268-megawatt facility, which began operations in 1986, is the last of Vistra's six nuclear reactors to receive a license extension.

Perry employs 600 full-time staff and over 200 permanent contractors, with refueling outages bringing in an additional 800-1,200 technicians periodically. The plant is part of Vistra's nuclear fleet that can generate over 6,500 MW of emission-free energy, powering approximately 3.25 million homes.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire seven natural gas generation facilities from Lotus Infrastructure Partners for $1.9 billion (approximately $743/kW). The portfolio includes 2,600 MW of capacity across PJM, New England, New York, and California markets. The acquisition comprises five combined cycle gas turbine facilities and two combustion turbine facilities.

The transaction is expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Vistra plans to fund the acquisition through a combination of cash and assumption of an existing term loan (approximately 50% of consideration). The purchase price represents roughly 7x 2026 Adjusted EBITDA multiple. The company reiterates its commitment to maintaining net leverage below 3x and returning capital to shareholders through $300 million in annual dividends and at least $1 billion in yearly share repurchases.

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.