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Dec 31, 2024
Vistra Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Vistra Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Vistra delivered strong Q4 2024 results, reporting significant year-over-year growth in net income and adjusted EBITDA. The company benefited from the Energy Harbor acquisition and increased revenues from nuclear production tax credits.
Net income of $490 million, compared to a loss of $184 million in Q4 2023.
Revenue grew 21.82% YoY, reaching $4.431 billion.
Ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA more than doubled YoY to $1.985 billion.
Strong liquidity position with $1.188 billion in cash and equivalents.
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Forward Guidance
Vistra reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, expecting strong financial performance supported by its comprehensive hedging program and clean energy investments.
Positive Outlook
- 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $5.5 billion to $6.1 billion.
- 2025 Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth guidance of $3.0 billion to $3.6 billion.
- 100% of expected 2025 generation volumes hedged.
- Expansion in clean energy investments, including solar and nuclear.
- Continued cost efficiencies and operational improvements.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential volatility in power markets could impact earnings.
- Regulatory risks related to clean energy expansion.
- High debt levels despite strong liquidity.
- Integration risks from the Energy Harbor acquisition.
- Uncertainty in long-term power demand trends.