VST · 8-K · 20260807PR000017
Operating Expense Trends
Vistra Corp. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 47 · Surprise 22 · No source text
Second-quarter operating costs increased to $853 million from $733 million, up $120 million or 16.4% year over year. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to $392 million from $419 million, a $27 million or 6.4% decline. Six-month operating costs increased to $1,553 million from $1,426 million, while six-month SG&A increased to $819 million from $810 million. Depreciation and amortization declined to $445 million from $541 million in the quarter and to $929 million from $1,063 million for the first six months.
Key facts
- Fuel, purchased power costs, and delivery fees for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(1,774) million. source
- Operating costs for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(853) million. source
- Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(445) million. source
- Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(392) million. source
- Interest expense and related charges for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(312) million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | negative | realized | -44.2% | Fuel, purchased power costs, and delivery fees for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(1,774) million. |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -21.2% | Operating costs for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(853) million. |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -11.1% | Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(445) million. |
| operating_income | negative | realized | -9.8% | Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(392) million. |
| net_income | negative | realized | -7.8% | Interest expense and related charges for the three months ended June 30, 2026: $(312) million. |