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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Vistra (VST)

Vistra Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results, Raises Guidance, and Expands Share Buyback

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings

Vistra Corp. reported third quarter 2026 net income of $1,140 million and ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA of $2,378 million, representing more than 50% growth year over year. The company raised and narrowed its full-year 2026 guidance, initiated 2027 guidance ranges, and authorized an additional $1.5 billion for share repurchases. Shareholders also saw the completed acquisition of Cogentrix Energy and the commencement of new solar operations.

Key points

  • GAAP third quarter 2026 Net Income reached $1,140 million, up from $652 million in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA grew over 50% year over year to $2,378 million for the quarter.
  • Board of Directors authorized an additional $1.5 billion of share repurchases, expected to be used by year-end 2028.
  • 2026 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA guidance range was narrowed and raised to $7.1 billion to $7.5 billion.

The filing

CompanyVistra (VST)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 6, 2026, 7:01 AM ET
Accession number0001692819-26-000023

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 6, 2026, 8:16 AM ET, from this filing only.

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