Vistra Corp. Exceeds 2025 Guidance, Issues Strong 2026 Outlook Amid Strategic Growth

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Vistra Corp. announced full-year 2025 financial results, exceeding operational guidance, and issued strong 2026 financial guidance, driven by strategic acquisitions and long-term power purchase agreements.

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• Exceeded 2025 Financial Guidance

  Vistra reported full-year 2025 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5,912 million and Adjusted FCFbG of $3,592 million, surpassing the midpoint of original guidance by approximately $112 million and $292 million, respectively.

• Issued Robust 2026 Financial Guidance

  The company provided 2026 guidance for Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA ranging from $6.8 billion to $7.6 billion and Adjusted FCFbG from $3.925 billion to $4.725 billion, excluding potential impacts from Cogentrix assets.

• Strong Cash Flow from Operations

  Cash Flow from Operations for the full year 2025 was $4,070 million, demonstrating strong liquidity generation.

• Strategic Growth Initiatives Underway

  The company highlighted industry-leading power purchase agreements with AWS and Meta for ~3,800 MW of nuclear power and progress on the acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, following the successful closing of the Lotus acquisition in November 2025.

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Vistra Corp. reported strong operational results for the full year 2025, with Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth exceeding the midpoint of their original guidance ranges. While GAAP Net Income decreased, this was primarily attributed to non-cash unrealized losses from commodity hedging transactions, which are expected to benefit the portfolio in future periods. The company also provided robust 2026 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA and FCFbG, indicating continued strong performance. This positive outlook is further supported by recent strategic initiatives, including significant power purchase agreements with AWS and Meta, and the ongoing integration of acquisitions like Lotus and the planned acquisition of Cogentrix Energy. The continued share repurchase program also signals confidence in shareholder returns.