Vistra Q2 2026: Adjusted EBITDA surges 31% to $1.74B, Cogentrix deal advances, and a $1B AI infrastructure fund launches

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Vistra's Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA jumped 31% to $1.74 billion. The company advanced its Cogentrix acquisition, launched a $1 billion AI infrastructure fund, and secured a large PJM capacity award, reinforcing its growth trajectory.

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• Adjusted EBITDA Up 31%

  Driven by higher realized capacity prices in the East segment and the addition of Lotus-acquired plants, Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.744 billion, up from $1.332 billion a year ago.

• Cogentrix Deal Advances

  FERC approval was received in August 2026 for the $2.3 billion cash-plus-stock acquisition of 5,500 MW of natural gas generation; closing is expected in late 2026.

• $1B AI Infrastructure Fund

  As a founding investor in the KKR Helix Fund, Vistra committed up to $1 billion, targeting data center, power generation, and transmission assets to capture AI-driven load growth.

• PJM Capacity Auction Win

  For the 2028/2029 planning year, the company cleared 10,924 MW at $325/MW-day, securing a significant long-term revenue stream from capacity payments.

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A 31% year-over-year jump in Adjusted EBITDA to $1.74 billion underscores Vistra's strong quarter, fueled by higher capacity prices and the Lotus acquisition. The company also secured FERC approval for the Cogentrix acquisition, launched a $1 billion AI infrastructure fund with KKR, and cleared 10,924 MW in the PJM capacity auction at $325/MW-day — locking in a major future revenue stream. These moves position Vistra to capitalize on surging electricity demand from data centers and electrification, while the balance sheet strengthened with investment-grade ratings and a $5.5 billion revolving credit facility.