Vistra Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Vistra experienced a GAAP net loss of $268 million primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market losses on derivatives, but delivered strong adjusted EBITDA of $1.24 billion supported by robust retail and wholesale performance and contributions from the Energy Harbor acquisition.
Q1 2025 GAAP net loss was $268 million, driven by unrealized derivative losses.
Adjusted EBITDA from ongoing operations reached $1.24 billion, a 53% increase YoY.
Retail and wholesale segments saw strong performance, aided by Energy Harbor results.
Company reaffirmed full-year guidance ranges for Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted FCFbG.
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Forward Guidance
Vistra reaffirmed its 2025 guidance ranges for Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted FCFbG, supported by full hedging of expected 2025 generation volumes and 90% for 2026.
Positive Outlook
- 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range reaffirmed at $5.5B–$6.1B.
- 2025 Adjusted FCFbG guidance range reaffirmed at $3.0B–$3.6B.
- Approximately 100% of 2025 generation volumes hedged.
- Approximately 90% of 2026 generation volumes hedged.
- Midpoint opportunity for 2026 Adjusted EBITDA exceeds $6B.
Challenges Ahead
- Unrealized mark-to-market losses significantly impacted net income.
- No upward revision to full-year guidance despite strong Q1.
- Higher interest expenses affected bottom line.
- Ongoing volatility in energy markets poses risk.
- No specific update on dividend increases or capital returns in Q1.