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Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) is a Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas. News about Vistra often centers on its diverse generation fleet, long-term power contracts, acquisitions, financing activities, and financial performance across U.S. competitive power markets.
Recent press releases and Form 8-K filings highlight Vistra’s expansion through acquisitions of modern natural gas generation assets. In October 2025, the company completed the purchase of seven natural gas plants totaling about 2,600 megawatts of capacity from Lotus Infrastructure Partners, adding facilities in PJM, New England, New York, and California. In January 2026, Vistra announced definitive agreements to acquire Cogentrix Energy, a portfolio of 10 modern natural gas plants with approximately 5,500 megawatts of capacity, further enlarging its presence in PJM, ISO New England, and ERCOT.
Vistra’s news flow also features long-term power purchase agreements for carbon-free nuclear energy. A January 2026 Form 8-K and related release describe 20-year PPAs with Meta for 2,609 megawatts of carbon-free power and capacity from Vistra’s PJM nuclear plants. Another Form 8-K from September 2025 details a 20-year PPA for 1,200 megawatts of carbon-free power from the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Texas.
Investors and observers can expect coverage of quarterly earnings releases, guidance updates, capital allocation decisions such as dividends and share repurchases, private offerings of senior secured notes, and amendments to credit facilities. Additional stories may focus on retail initiatives through TXU Energy, including customer assistance programs and community support efforts in Texas. This news page aggregates these developments so readers can follow how Vistra manages its integrated retail and generation business, executes acquisitions, and enters into long-term contracts for both conventional and zero-carbon power.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced a private offering of senior secured notes due in 2028, 2030, and 2035. The notes will be issued through Vistra Operations Company LLC and will be fully guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The offering is exclusively available to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.
The notes will be secured by first-priority security interests in substantial company assets and will maintain this security until the Issuer's senior unsecured long-term debt achieves investment grade ratings. Proceeds will be used for refinancing activities, general corporate purposes, and potentially funding part of the previously announced Lotus Infrastructure Partners acquisition.
Vistra (NYSE:VST) has announced plans to construct two new advanced natural gas power units totaling 860 megawatts at its Permian Basin Power Plant, more than tripling the site's capacity from 325 MW to 1,185 MW. This expansion is part of the company's broader $1 billion capital plan to enhance grid reliability in Texas.
The company aims to add over 2,000 MW of new generation capacity in ERCOT between 2024 and 2028, enough to power 1 million homes. Since 2020, Vistra has invested nearly $2 billion to add approximately 3,100 MW of new generation capacity in Texas, including upgrades to existing gas plants, a new solar facility, and the repowering of a retiring coal plant.
TXU Energy, a subsidiary of Vistra (NYSE:VST), has successfully completed its Beat the Heat program, providing $150,000 in cooling assistance across Texas communities. The initiative, spanning over 30 events, distributed window A/C units and fans to families and seniors in need.
Key distributions included $25,000 each to The Senior Source in Dallas and Catholic Charities of Lubbock, $10,000 to BakerRipley in Houston, and additional support to various communities. The company also maintains its year-round Energy Aid program, offering bill-payment assistance to families in crisis.
Vistra (NYSE: VST), a leading competitive electricity provider, has announced the dual listing of its common stock on NYSE Texas, effective August 19, 2025. The company joins as a Founding Member of the newly launched fully electronic equities exchange headquartered in Dallas.
Vistra's President and CEO Jim Burke highlighted the company's deep Texas roots dating back to 1882 through its predecessor, Dallas Electric Lighting Company. While NYSE Texas represents a new trading venue for VST shares, the NYSE will remain Vistra's primary exchange, with the company maintaining its "VST" ticker symbol on both platforms.
["Becomes a Founding Member of NYSE Texas, enhancing its presence in a major economic region", "Maintains NYSE as primary exchange while expanding trading access through dual listing"]Vistra (NYSE:VST) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with GAAP Net Income of $327 million and Cash Flow from Operations of $1,171 million. The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance with Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5-6.1 billion and Adjusted FCFbG of $3.0-3.6 billion.
Key developments include a definitive agreement to acquire seven natural gas facilities (~2,600 MW capacity) from Lotus Infrastructure Partners and NRC approval to extend Perry Nuclear Power Plant's operating license through 2046. The company increased its 2026 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA midpoint opportunity to over $6.8 billion.
Vistra has executed ~$5.4 billion in share repurchases since November 2021, reducing outstanding shares by ~30%. The company maintains strong hedging positions with ~100% of expected generation volumes hedged for 2025 and ~95% for 2026.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced dividend declarations for both its common stock and Series A preferred stock. The company's board approved a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.2260 per share, representing a 3% increase from Q3 2024, with an estimated total payment of $75 million. The common dividend will be paid on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 19, 2025.
Additionally, the board declared a semi-annual dividend of $40.00 per share on its 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, equivalent to $80.00 per share annually. This preferred dividend will be paid on October 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of October 1, 2025.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial and operating results announcement for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. ET (8 a.m. CT).
Investors can access the webcast through Vistra's website under the "Investor Relations" section and "Events & Presentations" subsection. For those preferring to join by phone, registration is required in advance to receive the dial-in number. A replay will remain available on the company's website for one year after the event.
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.