Vistra Q2 Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect $1.05 EPS, $4.74 Billion Revenue

Vistra (VST) is set to announce Q2 earnings with an expected EPS of $1.05 and revenue of $4.74 billion. Analysts forecast a 7.46% downside based on their average one-year price target of $188.36. GuruFocus suggests a 68.69% downside using the GF Value metric. Seventeen brokerage firms have an average rating of 1.9, indicating an "Outperform" status.

Vistra Corp. (VST) is set to release its Q2 earnings results on Thursday, August 7, before the market opens. Analysts expect the company to report earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05 and revenue of $4.74 billion [3]. This marks a significant change from the previous quarterly earnings projection of $0.98 per share and $5.04 billion in revenue [1]. The consensus EPS estimate has undergone a downward revision of 7.6% in the past 30 days, reflecting a reassessment by covering analysts [1].

Over the last three months, EPS estimates have seen no upward revisions and one downward revision, while revenue estimates have seen no upward revisions and two downward revisions [3]. This indicates a cautious approach by analysts towards Vistra's financial performance. The company's Total retail electricity sales volumes are projected to reach 35391 gigawatt hours / millions of kwh, up from 34947 gigawatt hours / millions of kwh last year [1]. Analysts also expect Adjusted EBITDA- Retail to reach $462.23 million, down from $789.00 million the previous year [1].

Vistra shares have recorded returns of +8.3% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change [1]. The stock is currently ranked as a "Hold" by Zacks, with an average rating of 1.9 from seventeen brokerage firms, indicating an "Outperform" status [1]. Analysts forecast a 7.46% downside based on their average one-year price target of $188.36, while GuruFocus suggests a 68.69% downside using the GF Value metric [3].

Investors should closely monitor Vistra's earnings report for insights into its operational efficiency and future growth prospects. The company's ability to navigate rising costs and maintain its market position will be crucial in determining its stock performance in the coming quarters.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seeking-clues-vistra-vst-q2-131506270.html
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4479965-eli-lilly-q2-2025-earnings-preview
[3] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4480044-vistra-q2-2025-earnings-preview