Mar 31

Vistra Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Vistra reported a net loss of $268 million and achieved adjusted EBITDA of $1.24 billion in Q1 2025.

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.

Total Revenue
$3.93B
Previous year: $3.05B
+28.8%
EPS
-$0.59
Previous year: -$0.24
+145.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$1.24B
Previous year: $810M
+53.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$561M
Previous year: $1.07B
-47.6%
Free Cash Flow
$83M
Previous year: -$284M
-129.2%
Total Assets
$2.76B
Previous year: $38.2B
-92.8%

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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.