Equity Profile

VST

Vistra Corp.

UtilitiesIndependent Power Producers & Energy Traders$46.5B

Aug6Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2021Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Vistra Corp. (VST) operates in the utilities sector, focusing on independent power production and energy trading....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and generating income.

1.46

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is critical for assessing growth and market demand.

5.2B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

VST Q2-2021 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Vistra Corp. (VST) operates in the utilities sector, focusing on independent power production and energy trading. As a major player in the energy market, it plays a crucial role in providing electricity and managing energy resources, which is increasingly important as the world shifts towards more sustainable energy solutions.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 7Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-30.60%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.85%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Vistra reported a significant earnings miss, with an EPS of -4.21 compared to an estimate of -1.34. This disappointing performance led to a decline in stock price the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Vistra's upcoming earnings, expecting a recovery in EPS and revenue from the previous quarter's poor performance.

Bull Case

If Vistra can meet or exceed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates, it may signal a strong recovery and improved operational efficiency, leading to a positive market reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could raise concerns about its operational stability and long-term growth prospects, potentially resulting in a further decline in stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

1.46

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and generating income.

Revenue

5.2B

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is critical for assessing growth and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS meet or exceed the consensus estimate of $1.46?

Achieving or surpassing this EPS target is crucial for restoring investor confidence after the previous quarter's significant miss.

What factors contributed to the expected revenue of $5.2B?

Understanding the drivers behind revenue expectations will provide insight into the company's operational health and market demand.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating the impact of operational improvements and market conditions that could lead to a stronger recovery than anticipated.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a 20.25% move, suggesting expectations of volatility that may not align with the actual operational stability.

Historical patterns indicate that the stock has shown resilience after prior misses, potentially indicating an overreaction to past performance.

Key Risk

If the company can demonstrate improved operational metrics and cost management, it could significantly alter the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical for assessing Vistra's recovery trajectory after a disappointing last quarter.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.46 or higher, alongside revenue meeting or exceeding $5.2B, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.21 or revenue falling short of $3.1B would validate the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±20.25%

Historical Avg

±2.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating heightened uncertainty or volatility surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±20.2% while VST has averaged ±2.5% over the last 7 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

48.7%

Calls (853K)P/C Ratio: 0.39Puts (458K)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

92.70%

of float

Insider

0.80%

of float

Holders

1,748

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Vanguard Group Inc
41,588,784 sh · $6.8B
12.28%
0.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Vistra beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.5%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report may lead to a muted reaction, as investors await more clarity on future guidance and operational improvements.

Miss

If the company misses again, the average historical reaction suggests a decline of about 3%, which could further erode investor confidence.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

2 buys·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$101,002.00–$265,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

R-LAJulia LetlowRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on operational efficiency improvements since the last quarter.
2Details on revenue drivers and market demand for energy products.
3Management's outlook on future earnings and market conditions.
4Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on profitability.
5Any commentary on regulatory changes affecting the energy sector.

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Company Snapshot

Vistra Corp. (VST) operates in the utilities sector, focusing on independent power production and energy trading....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and generating income.

1.46

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is critical for assessing growth and market demand.

5.2B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

VST Q2-2021 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 7Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-30.60%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.85%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Vistra's upcoming earnings, expecting a recovery in EPS and revenue from the previous quarter's poor performance.

Bull Case

If Vistra can meet or exceed the consensus EPS and revenue estimates, it may signal a strong recovery and improved operational efficiency, leading to a positive market reaction.

Bear Case

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

1.46

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and generating income.

Revenue

5.2B

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is critical for assessing growth and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS meet or exceed the consensus estimate of $1.46?

Achieving or surpassing this EPS target is crucial for restoring investor confidence after the previous quarter's significant miss.

What factors contributed to the expected revenue of $5.2B?

Understanding the drivers behind revenue expectations will provide insight into the company's operational health and market demand.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating the impact of operational improvements and market conditions that could lead to a stronger recovery than anticipated.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a 20.25% move, suggesting expectations of volatility that may not align with the actual operational stability.

Historical patterns indicate that the stock has shown resilience after prior misses, potentially indicating an overreaction to past performance.

Key Risk

If the company can demonstrate improved operational metrics and cost management, it could significantly alter the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical for assessing Vistra's recovery trajectory after a disappointing last quarter.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.46 or higher, alongside revenue meeting or exceeding $5.2B, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.21 or revenue falling short of $3.1B would validate the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±20.25%

Historical Avg

±2.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating heightened uncertainty or volatility surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±20.2% while VST has averaged ±2.5% over the last 7 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

48.7%

Calls (853K)P/C Ratio: 0.39Puts (458K)

Edge

Institutional Ownership

Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.

Mixed flows

Institutional

92.70%

of float

Insider

0.80%

of float

Holders

1,748

institutions

Top Holders· as of Dec 2025

Vanguard Group Inc
41,588,784 sh · $6.8B
12.28%
0.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Vistra beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.5%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report may lead to a muted reaction, as investors await more clarity on future guidance and operational improvements.

Miss

If the company misses again, the average historical reaction suggests a decline of about 3%, which could further erode investor confidence.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

2 buys·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$101,002.00–$265,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

R-LAJulia LetlowRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on operational efficiency improvements since the last quarter.
2Details on revenue drivers and market demand for energy products.
3Management's outlook on future earnings and market conditions.
4Insights into cost management strategies and their impact on profitability.
5Any commentary on regulatory changes affecting the energy sector.