Vistra Corp. (VST) Earnings History
Growth Compounder14 years of earnings data (2012–2025) · Consistent double-digit EPS growth over 5 years
Loading earnings history...
Vistra Corp. (VST) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, Vistra Corp. (VST) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $2.24B, reflecting -68.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $6.60 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 5.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, VST's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +11.2%, showing solid earnings momentum. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $22.69B in fiscal 2016.
Vistra Corp. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 17.5%, operating margin of 7.9%, and net margin of 5.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including NRG ($239M net income, 2.8% margin), CEG ($3.80B net income, 9.1% margin), GEN ($973M net income, 19.5% margin), VST has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare VST vs NRG →
VST Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
VST Historical Earnings Data (2012–2025)
14 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $944M | -64.5% | $1.33B | $2.21 | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| 2024 | $2.66B | +78.1% | $6.23B | $7.00 | 13.7% | 32.1% |
| 2023 | $1.49B | +221.7% | $3.91B | $3.58 | 9.6% | 25.2% |
| 2022 | -$1.23B | +3.7% | $2.64B | $-3.26 | -6.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | -$1.27B | -300.3% | -$988M | $-2.62 | -9.6% | -7.4% |
| 2020 | $636M | -31.5% | $1.48B | $1.30 | 5.7% | 13.4% |
| 2019 | $928M | +1818.5% | $1.66B | $1.86 | 8.1% | 14.4% |
| 2018 | -$54M | +78.7% | $1.35B | $-0.11 | -0.5% | 13.5% |
| 2017 | -$254M | -101.1% | $161M | $-0.59 | -4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2016 | $22.69B | +585.1% | $271M | $53.06 | 431.5% | 5.2% |
| 2015 | -$4.68B | +24.9% | $316M | $-10.94 | -87.1% | 5.9% |
| 2014 | -$6.23B | -183.5% | $244M | $-14.57 | -104.2% | 4.1% |
| 2013 | -$2.20B | +25.5% | $81M | $-5.14 | -37.2% | 1.4% |
| 2012 | -$2.95B | - | -$150M | $-6.90 | -52.3% | -2.7% |
Download Data
Export VST earnings history in CSV or JSON format
Free sign-in required to download data
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
14+ years return with dividends reinvested.
DCA Calculator
See how regular investing compounds over time.
Peer Comparison
Compare growth, multiples, and margins vs sector.
VST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VST stock.
What is VST earnings per share (EPS)?
VST trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $6.60, reflecting -68.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +11.2%. Complete EPS history from 2012 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Vistra Corp.'s net income?
Vistra Corp. (VST) trailing twelve-month net income is $2.2B as of 2025. Earnings declined -68.4% year-over-year. Vistra Corp. has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is VST profitable?
Yes, VST is profitable with a TTM net income of $2.2B and a net profit margin of +5.6%. Vistra Corp. has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is VST's earnings growth rate?
VST compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -68.4%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: +11.2%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2012 to 2025.
What are VST's profit margins?
Vistra Corp. net profit margin is +5.6%, operating margin is +7.9%, and gross margin is +17.5%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +17.7%.
Is VST growing earnings?
VST earnings are declining — EPS fell -68.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $2.2B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +11.2%.
What was VST's best earnings year?
Vistra Corp.'s highest annual net income on record is $22.7B, achieved in fiscal year 2016. Earnings history on this page spans 2012 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were VST's earnings last quarter?
VST's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $1.0B with diluted EPS of $2.88. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.