VST · 8-K · 20260807PR000017
Operating Cash Flow Trends
Vistra Corp. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · In source text
Six-month cash provided by operating activities increased to $2,222 million from $1,171 million, an improvement of $1,051 million or 89.8%. The increase reflected six-month net income of $1,334 million versus $59 million and a $802 million favorable change in unrealized commodity mark-to-market adjustments, which shifted from a $551 million loss to a $251 million gain. Six-month cash used in investing activities decreased to $1,279 million from $1,671 million. Six-month cash used in financing activities increased to $1,284 million from $227 million, including $6,422 million of debt issuances and $3,859 million of debt repayments or repurchases.
Key facts
- 2026 guidance forecasts cash provided by operating activities for Ongoing Operations of $5,998 million to $6,798 million. source
- Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $2,222 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | unclear | committed | — | 2026 guidance forecasts cash provided by operating activities for Ongoing Operations of $5,998 million to $6,798 million. |
| cash | positive | realized | — | Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $2,222 million. |