Vistra Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vistra has successfully brought its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility online as of December 11, 2020. This facility, located in Monterey County, California, features a capacity of 300 MW/1,200 MWh, making it the largest lithium-ion battery storage system globally. Construction of Phase II, adding an additional 100 MW/400 MWh, is expected to be completed by August 2021. The project aims to enhance grid stability, support California's sustainability goals, and provide affordable, emission-free electricity to approximately 225,000 homes.

In 2020, Vistra committed over $2 million in direct COVID-19 relief and supported 12,400 customers with $3.1 million in bill payment assistance. The company also pledged $10 million for social justice and equity initiatives over five years. Key donations included $500,000 to the National Urban League and $450,000 to Historically Black Colleges. Vistra emphasized diversity and inclusion by launching new initiatives and maintaining strong supplier diversity. Acknowledging employee contributions, a one-time bonus and an additional paid day off were granted in December 2020.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) has appointed Jim Burke as its president and chief financial officer effective immediately. Burke, a company veteran since 2004, succeeds David Campbell, who will transition to Evergy Inc. Burke’s extensive experience includes leading operational teams at Vistra and previously serving as CEO of TXU Energy. His new role encompasses oversight of accounting, risk, internal audit, treasury, and investor relations. The board is also discussing extending CEO Curt Morgan's contract to support the company's transition to a low-to-no emissions energy fleet.

On November 10, 2020, Dynegy announced a $25,000 donation to the Urban League of Philadelphia to support small business owners. This contribution will directly fund the Urban League's Entrepreneurship Center, aiding in marketing efforts, coaching, credit counseling, and tax preparation services for entrepreneurs. This initiative is part of a larger $10 million commitment by parent company Vistra to support minority-owned small businesses and economic development. Dynegy, a subsidiary of Vistra (NYSE: VST), serves millions of customers across various regions.

Dynegy has announced a $25,000 donation to the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio to support workforce development programs. This initiative aims to empower individuals and small businesses affected by the pandemic. Dynegy's CEO, Curt Morgan, emphasized the importance of corporate partnerships with small businesses. The donation is part of Vistra's broader $10 million commitment to enhance economic development and support minority-owned enterprises. Dynegy serves nearly 5 million customers and is dedicated to community engagement.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) reported a robust third-quarter 2020 with a net income of $442 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1,185 million, exceeding expectations despite pandemic impacts. The company reaffirmed its 2020 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $3,485 to $3,685 million and initiated plans to return $2.7 billion to stakeholders via dividends and share repurchases over two years. Vistra aims to acquire 60,000 residential customers and expand its renewable energy projects to 1,000 MW while committing to a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.135 per share, amounting to $0.54 annually, effective Dec. 30, 2020. This represents an 8% increase from the previous year's quarterly dividend. The dividend will be payable to shareholders on record as of Dec. 16, 2020, with an ex-dividend date of Dec. 15, 2020. The announcement underscores Vistra's commitment to returning value to shareholders, following the same dividend amount paid in September 2020.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is set to announce its third quarter 2020 financial results on November 4, 2020. The company will host a live conference call and webcast starting at 8 a.m. ET (7 a.m. CT). Investors can access the webcast via the Investor Relations section of Vistra's website and can participate by phone after registering here. A replay will be available for one year following the call.