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Vistra Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary7 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.767 billion, up over 30% year-over-year, driven by strong generation and retail performance, higher realized prices, and contributions from acquisitions such as Lotus.

  • Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $1.334 billion, up from $59 million in the prior year, with operating revenues of $9.657 billion.

  • Announced partnership with KKR, NVIDIA, and Kuwait Investment Authority to launch Helix Digital Infrastructure, committing up to $1 billion as a founding investor.

  • Completed Lotus Acquisition, adding 2,600 MW of natural gas generation, and entered into agreements to acquire Cogentrix Energy, expected to close in late 2026.

  • Achieved commercial availability of 97% or greater across the fleet during periods of extreme heat and completed major maintenance projects.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $1.767 billion, up from $1.349 billion in Q2 2025; net income for Q2 2026 was $305 million, with diluted EPS of $0.76.

  • Year-to-date 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $3.261 billion, compared to $2.589 billion in 2025.

  • Retail segment Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $773 million; Texas segment $311 million; East segment $642 million; West segment $68 million.

  • Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $2.222 billion.

  • Share repurchases since late 2021 totaled ~$6.5 billion, reducing shares outstanding by ~30%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Reaffirmed 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $6.8–$7.6 billion and Adjusted FCFbG of $3.925–$4.725 billion.

  • 2027 Adjusted EBITDA midpoint opportunity range is $7.4–$7.8 billion, excluding Cogentrix and Meta PPA benefits.

  • Hedge coverage for 2026, 2027, and 2028 at ~100%, ~94%, and ~72%, respectively.

  • Expect to provide updated guidance after Cogentrix closes.

  • Anticipates sufficient liquidity to fund obligations, including Cogentrix closing and debt maturities.

Helix Digital Infrastructure strategic impact
Impact of hedging on 2027 EBITDA opportunity
Cogentrix and Meta PPA impact on 2027 outlook
Helix investment milestones for $1B commitment
Comanche Peak outlook amid ERCOT load audits
Offsets for lower 2027 ERCOT forward curves
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