Vistra Reports Q3 Results, Raises 2026 Guidance and Adds $1.5 Billion Buyback
Vistra reported Q3 2026 net income of $1.14 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $2.378 billion, up more than 50% year over year. It raised and narrowed 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.1 billion-$7.5 billion, initiated 2027 guidance of $7.7 billion-$8.5 billion, and authorized an additional $1.5 billion in repurchases, bringing total authorization to approximately $2.5 billion through the end of 2028.
Vistra Corp. reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $1.14 billion and ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA of $2.378 billion, representing a more than 50% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Driven by these results, the company raised and narrowed its 2026 ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $7.1 billion to $7.5 billion. Additionally, Vistra initiated its 2027 ongoing operations adjusted EBITDA guidance at $7.7 billion to $8.5 billion.
The company's board of directors also authorized an additional $1.5 billion for share repurchases, bringing the total available authorization to approximately $2.5 billion, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.