Vistra's Q3 Financials Show Decline, Misses Estimates, But Optimistic About Robust 2025 Earnings Outlook
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Vistra Corp (NYSE:VST) reported a Q3 FY23 operating revenue decline of 20.6% YoY to $4.09 billion, missing the estimate of $4.78 million. Net income from ongoing operations was $519 million, down from $662 million a year ago. However, adjusted EBITDA from ongoing operations of $1.61 billion was higher than $1.04 billion a year ago, led by higher energy margins. Vistra has hedged ~90% of its expected generation volumes on average for 2023 through 2025. The company has ~$1 billion remaining under its $4.25 billion share repurchase authorization, expected to be fully utilized by FY24. Despite the decline, Vistra is optimistic about its 2025 earnings outlook.

November 07, 2023 | 5:30 pm
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Vistra Corp reported a decline in Q3 FY23 operating revenue and net income from ongoing operations. However, the company remains optimistic about its 2025 earnings outlook and has a robust hedging strategy in place.
Vistra Corp's Q3 FY23 results missed estimates, which could negatively impact the stock price in the short term. However, the company's robust hedging strategy and optimistic 2025 earnings outlook could provide some support.
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