Here's What Important Indicators Reveal About Vistra (VST) Fourth Quarter Results

Vistra Corp. Reports Q4 2025 Financial Results

For the fourth quarter ending December 2025, Vistra Corp. (VST) posted revenue of $4.58 billion, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to the same period last year. Earnings per share reached $2.18, up from $1.14 in the prior year's quarter.

However, revenue came in 14.12% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.34 billion. Similarly, EPS missed expectations by 13.08%, with analysts forecasting $2.51 per share.

While investors often focus on year-over-year revenue and earnings changes and how these figures compare to analyst projections, other key performance indicators can offer deeper insight into a company’s operational health.

Evaluating these metrics against both previous results and analyst forecasts can help investors better anticipate future stock movements.

Key Metrics for Vistra’s Latest Quarter

• Total Retail Electricity Sales Volumes: 32,487.00 GWh, slightly below the two-analyst average estimate of 33,067.96 GWh.
• Adjusted EBITDA – Retail: $645 million, surpassing the average estimate of $605.73 million from two analysts.
• Adjusted EBITDA – West: $70 million, ahead of the $33.79 million consensus from two analysts.
• Adjusted EBITDA – East: $631 million, just under the average estimate of $634.85 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA – Texas: $418 million, below the two-analyst average estimate of $445.32 million.

Over the past month, Vistra shares have gained 8.8%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which declined by 0.5%. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the broader market in the near future.

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