Vistra (Vistra) Retained Earnings

: $-2,613 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vistra's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-2,613 Mil.

Vistra's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($-2,696 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-2,306 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2023 ($-2,306 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-2,613 Mil).

Vistra's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-1,964 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-3,643 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($-3,643 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-2,613 Mil).

Vistra Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Vistra's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Vistra Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-764.00

-399.00

-1,964.00

-3,643.00

-2,613.00

Vistra Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-3,643.00	-3,058.00	-2,696.00	-2,306.00	-2,613.00

Vistra Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Vistra (NYSE:VST) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Vistra (Vistra) Business Description

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Address

6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX, USA, 75039

Website

https://www.vistracorp.com

Vistra Energy is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the U.S. Excluding the Energy Harbor acquisition, Vistra owns and operates 38 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, natural gas, and solar power generation. Its retail electricity segment serves 4.3 million customers in 20 states. Vistra's retail business serves almost one third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016. It acquired Dynegy in 2018 and plans to close the Energy Harbor acquisition in 2023.

Executives

Stephanie Zapata Moore	officer: See Remarks	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 1601 BRYAN STREET, DALLAS TX 75201
Carrie Lee Kirby	officer: See Remarks	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 1601 BRYAN STREET, DALLAS TX 75201
Julie A. Lagacy	director	C/O RPM INTERNATIONAL INC., 2628 PEARL ROAD, P.O. BOX 777, MEDINA OH 44258
James A Burke	officer: See Remarks	24 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 1946, HOUSTON TX 77046
Scott B Helm	director	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 1601 BRYAN STREET, DALLAS TX 75201
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.	10 percent owner, other: Director by Deputization	BROOKFIELD PLACE, 181 BAY ST, STE 100, PO BOX 762, TORONTO A6 M5J2T3
Scott A Hudson	officer: SVP and President Retail	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 6555 SIERRA DRIVE, IRVING TX 75039
Stacey H Dore	officer: EVP & Chief Strategy Officer	1807 ROSS AVE, 4TH FLOOR, DALLAS TX 75201
Elizabeth Christine Dobry	officer: VP and Controller	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 6555 SIERRA DRIVE, IRVING TX 75039
Paul M Barbas	director	C/O DPL INC., 1065 WOODMAN DRIVE, DAYTON OH 45432
Kristopher E. Moldovan	officer: EVP and CFO	6555 SIERRA DRIVE, IRVING TX 75039
Brian K Ferraioli	director	C/O FOSTER WHEELER LTD, PERRYVILLE CORPORATE PARK, CLINTON NJ 08809-4000
Curtis A Morgan	director, officer: See Remarks	1155 PERIMETER CENTER WEST, ATLANTA GA 30338
Bam Partners Trust	other: See Remarks	181 BAY STREET, SUITE 300, TORONTO A6 M5J 2T3
Stephen J Muscato	officer: SVP & Chief Commercial Officer	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 6555 SIERRA DRIVE, IRVING TX 75039