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Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT). Investors can access the webcast through Vistra's website under the Investor Relations section, while phone participants need to register in advance to receive dial-in details. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company's website for one year after the event.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) reported strong financial results for 2024, with GAAP Net Income of $2,812 million and Cash Flow from Operations of $4,563 million. The company achieved Net Income from Ongoing Operations of $2,928 million and Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5,656 million, exceeding original guidance by $856 million.
Key highlights include:
- Reaffirmed 2025 guidance with Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5-6.1 billion
- Completed Vistra Vision minority interest acquisition on Dec. 31, 2024
- Executed ~$4.9 billion in share repurchases since Nov. 2021, reducing outstanding shares by ~30%
- Brought online two solar projects: Baldwin (70 MW) and Coffeen (46 MW)
- Hedged ~100% of expected generation volumes for 2025 and ~80% for 2026
Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced two dividend declarations by its board of directors. The company will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.2235 per share of common stock, amounting to approximately $75 million in total payments. This dividend will be payable on March 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 20, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date.
Additionally, the board declared a semi-annual dividend on the company's 8.0% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. The Series A preferred stockholders will receive $40.00 per preferred share ($80.00 annualized), payable on April 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of April 1, 2025.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) has announced it will release its full year and fourth quarter 2024 financial and operating results on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The company will host a live conference call and webcast at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT) on the same day. Investors can access the webcast through Vistra's website under the Investor Relations section. Those wishing to participate via phone must register in advance to receive dial-in details. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company's website for one year after the event.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced the appointment of Rob Walters as a new independent director to its board, effective December 30, 2024. Walters will serve on the Sustainability and Risk Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. His appointment expands the board to 11 members. According to Chairman Scott Helm, Walters brings valuable perspectives through his extensive power industry experience and regulatory expertise at federal and state levels, along with civic leadership experience.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced two significant developments in Illinois: the connection of two utility-scale solar projects to the grid and the extension of its Baldwin Power Plant operations through 2027 (previously set to retire in 2025). The 1,185-MW Baldwin plant will continue operating to address reliability concerns in the MISO market while meeting EPA obligations.
The company has completed a new 68-MW solar and 2-MW/8-MWh energy storage system at Baldwin, a $135-million investment featuring over 200,000 solar panels across 420 acres. Additionally, a 44-MW solar facility at the Coffeen Power Plant is now operational, with more projects planned including a 52-MW solar facility at Newton Power Plant and a 405-MW facility at the retired EEI-Joppa site.
The Baldwin plant, which powers approximately 592,500 homes, provides significant economic benefits, including 298 full-time jobs and $262 million in regional economic output.
Dynegy and Homefield Energy announced five winners for their 2024 Energy Leadership Awards, recognizing excellence in energy management, innovation, engagement, sustainability, and community leadership. Notable achievements include:
United Dairy Farmers achieved 75% power reduction and $50,000 maintenance cost savings through LED upgrades; Logoplaste received $14,000 in Greenback Rebates for cooling system improvements; Peoria Civic Center underwent a $45 million renovation with projected 18-month energy savings payback; Ebara Elliott Energy committed to 100% Green-E® certified wind power; and Dollar Energy Fund received over $100,000 from Dynegy since 2020, supporting more than 1,700 individuals with utility assistance.
Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) has priced a private offering of $1.25 billion in senior secured notes, comprising $500 million due 2026 at 5.050% interest and $750 million due 2034 at 5.700% interest. The notes will be issued by Vistra Operations Company and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt refinancing and funding the early payout of Vistra Vision purchase installment payments to Avenue Capital Management. The company plans to pay approximately $506 million to Avenue on December 31, 2024, to extinguish approximately $550 million in future payments. The offering is expected to close on December 4, 2024.
Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) announced a private offering of senior secured notes due 2026 and 2034 to qualified institutional buyers. The notes will be issued by Vistra Operations Company and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing debt and funding the early payout of Vistra Vision purchase installment payments to Avenue Capital Management II. The company plans to extinguish approximately $550 million in installment payments through a payment of about $506 million on December 31, 2024. Upon pricing of at least $1.25 billion, Vistra intends to amend the Class B Unit Purchase Agreement with Avenue, bringing the total payment at closing to approximately $820 million.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results, with GAAP net income of $1,837 million and cash flow from operations of $1,702 million. Net income from ongoing operations reached $1,855 million, while ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA was $1,444 million. The company raised and narrowed its 2024 guidance ranges, projecting ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA between $5.0 billion and $5.2 billion, and adjusted FCFbG between $2.65 billion and $2.85 billion. For 2025, Vistra initiated guidance ranges of $5.5 billion to $6.1 billion for ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA and $3.0 billion to $3.6 billion for adjusted FCFbG.
The board authorized an additional $1.0 billion in share repurchases, expected to be completed by year-end 2026. Vistra also announced a pending acquisition of a 15% minority interest in Vistra Vision for approximately $3.1 billion, which will increase its ownership of zero-carbon assets. As of September 30, 2024, Vistra had total liquidity of $3,995 million. The company continues to invest in clean energy, securing power purchase agreements and extending nuclear operating licenses.
