VST (Vistra) Retained Earnings : $-759 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)

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What is Vistra Retained Earnings?

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 Sep. 2024 was $-759 Mil.

Vistra's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2024 ($-2,762 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($-2,533 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 ($-2,533 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-759 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 Retained Earnings Chart

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
	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-2,306.00	-2,613.00	-2,762.00	-2,533.00	-759.00

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 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 us Following the 2024 Energy Harbor acquisition, Vistra owns 41 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, natural gas, and solar power generation along with one of the largest utility-scale battery projects in the world. Its retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a 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.

Executives

Scott A Hudson	officer: SVP and President Retail	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 6555 SIERRA DRIVE, IRVING TX 75039
Stephen J Muscato	officer: SVP & Chief Commercial Officer	C/O VISTRA ENERGY CORP., 6555 SIERRA DRIVE, IRVING TX 75039
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
Lisa Crutchfield	director	6 LIBERTY LANE WEST, HAMPTON NH 03842
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
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