Vistra Energy

Vistra Corp. is an energy company engaged in the provision of electricity and power generation. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset and Asset Closure. The Retail segment sells electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Texas and East segments engage in electricity generation, wholesale energy sales and purchases, commodity risk management activities, fuel production and fuel logistics management. The West segment represents Vistra's electricity generation operations in CAISO. The Sunset segment consists of generation plants with announced retirement plans. The Asset Closure segment is engaged in the decommissioning and reclamation of retired plants and mines. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Vistra Energy surpasses earnings expectations, emphasizes sustainability and growth

Vistra Energy delivered strong financial results, surpassing EBITDA and cash flow expectations, while maintaining a solid balance sheet.
The company's focus on hedging, shareholder returns, and sustainability initiatives underscores its strategic priorities.
Challenges in forecasting, cost management, and capital allocation require careful navigation for sustained growth and value creation.

Vistra Energy reports solid Q1 earnings, eyes growth opportunities

Vistra Energy's Q1 2023 performance reflects a mix of strong generation and retail challenges, with a focus on shareholder returns and strategic priorities.
The company faces EBITDA pressure in certain quarters but remains committed to financial discipline, growth through acquisitions, and sustainable grid operations.
Navigating market challenges, optimizing cash usage, and leveraging opportunities like the Energy Harbor acquisition are key to Vistra's future success and growth.

Vistra Energy reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes sustainable growth

Vistra Energy's strong performance in Q2 2023 positions it well for future growth, with a focus on sustainability, balance sheet strength, and strategic execution. While facing challenges in grid monitoring and market dynamics, the company is actively pursuing opportunities for growth and maintaining financial flexibility.

Vistra Energy excels in Q3 with strong EBITDA growth and strategic focus

Vistra Energy's Q3 performance reflects operational excellence and strategic focus, with growth potential in Retail and opportunities for buybacks. Challenges include regulatory uncertainties and supply chain risks, but the company is well-positioned for future growth and market transactions.

Vistra Energy reports robust Q4 results and eyes growth opportunities

Vistra Energy's strong performance, strategic focus on renewables and grid resilience, and ongoing efforts to optimize its balance sheet position it well for future growth. Despite market challenges, the company remains optimistic about opportunities in data center growth and population expansion in Texas.

Vistra Energy excels in Q1 2024, eyes revenue growth

Vistra Energy's Q1 2024 performance reflects strong financial results, strategic growth initiatives, and a focus on operational efficiency and risk management.
The company's strengths lie in its robust EBITDA growth, disciplined capital return strategies, innovative exploration of new revenue streams, and proactive risk management practices.
Challenges include regulatory uncertainties, limitations in asset expansion, operational adjustments due to EPA rules, and the need for agile risk management in volatile markets.
Opportunities for Vistra include substantial revenue growth potential, diversification through data center ventures, sustainable compliance strategies, and optimization of revenue streams through market dynamics.

Vistra Energy excels in Q3, eyes growth amid energy transition

Vistra Energy's Q3 performance reflects financial strength and strategic agility, positioning the company for sustained growth and value creation.
Despite regulatory and operational challenges, Vistra's focus on operational excellence, financial stability, and sustainability bodes well for future resilience and success.
With a clear emphasis on balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability, Vistra is well-positioned to navigate industry shifts and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
By aligning operational performance with strategic investments in renewable energy and customer-centric initiatives, Vistra demonstrates a commitment to long-term value creation.

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Vistra Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of electricity and power generation. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. The Retail segment sells electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The Texas and East segments are involved in electricity generation, wholesale energy sales and purchases, commodity risk management activities, fuel production and fuel logistics management. The West segment represents the company's electricity generation operations in CAISO. The Sunset segment includes generation plants with announced retirement plans. The Asset Closure segment refers to the decommissioning and reclamation of retired plants and mines. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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IRVING, Texas, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) today published its 2020 Sustainability Report, showcasing its commitment to all of its stakeholders and highlighting significant progress toward its sustainability goals. The report provides increased transparency on the company's numerous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Vistra Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report Underscoring its Commitment to All Stakeholders

IRVING, Texas, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the pricing of a private offering (the "Offering") of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2029 (the "Notes") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and to certain non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Vistra Operations Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Issuer").

Vistra Prices Private Offering of $1.25 Billion of Senior Unsecured Notes

Vistra Energy (VST) incurs wider-than-expected loss in the first quarter due to the adverse impact of the winter storm Uri. However, the company's revenues improve year over year.

Vistra Energy (VST) Posts Wider Q1 Loss Due to Storm Uri Woes

Vistra's (VST) first-quarter earnings are likely to have been adversely impacted by extreme weather conditions, offset by new utility scale projects.

Vistra (VST) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

IRVING, Texas, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer on the horizon, Vistra (NYSE: VST) and its family of innovative retail electricity brands are adding another tool to their suite of value-added products and services by treating eligible Texas customers to a free professional A/C tune-up and cleaning. By utilizing smart meter data to identify poorly operating A/C units, Vistra is providing customers with a custom estimate of potential energy savings from a tune-up and repair.

Vistra Puts Smart Meter Data to Work to Assist Texas Customers in Prepping for Summer

Vistra released the new 2021 guidance just a little more than a week before they are due to report Q1. There was bad news: another $300 million hit to earnings from Winter Storm Uri versus their previous high-end estimate.

Vistra: Winter Storm Uri Update

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Charah Solutions Awarded 7-Year FGD Operations Contract Extension from Luminant

IRVING, Texas, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today that it is: Estimating the financial impact of Winter Storm Uri ("Uri") on 2021 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA1 and Ongoing Operations Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth (FCFbG)1 at ~$(1,600) million, including self-help initiatives. Reissuing 2021 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA1 and Ongoing Operations Adjusted FCFbG1 guidance ranges at $1,475 to $1,875 million and $200 to $600 million, respectively.

Vistra Updates Financial Impact of Winter Storm Uri and Reissues 2021 Guidance

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IRVING, Texas, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) will host an investor call on Monday, April 26, 2021, to provide updated 2021 guidance, including an update on the financial impact of Winter Storm Uri, and to discuss near-term capital allocation plans. Management will present the materials during a live conference call and webcast beginning at 8 a.m.

Vistra to Report Updated Financial Impact of Winter Storm Uri and Reissue 2021 Guidance on April 26, 2021

Vistra's selloff during the Texas winter storm resulted in market cap losses that are hard to justify. Vistra showcases one of the best relationships between its profitability and its underlying valuation.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and IRVING, Texas, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) a leading Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation company and Malta Inc., a leading developer of long-duration thermal energy storage solutions, in collaboration with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), have been awarded a Department of Energy (DOE) grant.

Vistra, Malta, and Southwest Research Institute Collaborate on Department of Energy Funded Study to Advance Clean Power Generation

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Malta, Vistra, and Southwest Research Institute Collaborate on Department of Energy Funded Study to Advance Clean Power Generation

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IRVING, Texas, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra (NYSE: VST) and its subsidiary, Electric Energy, Inc., are today announcing the retirement of the Joppa Power Plant by Sept. 1, 2022, three years earlier than previously disclosed.

Joppa Power Plant to Close in 2022 as Company Transitions to a Cleaner Future

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TXU Energy Launches New Plan With Automatic Savings for Electric Vehicle Owners

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