Vistra Energy (VST) Reports Q2 Revenues Miss
Vistra Energy (NYSE: VST) reported Q2 revenue for the quarter came in at $2.51 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.81 billion.
Financial Highlights
- Delivered second quarter 2020 Net Income of $164 million and Net Income from Ongoing Operations1 of $178 million. Second quarter 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA1 was $929 million—results above expectations for the quarter.
- Reaffirmed 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA1 and Ongoing Operations Adjusted Free Cash Flow before Growth1,2 (FCFbG) guidance ranges of $3,285 to $3,585 million and $2,160 to $2,460 million, respectively, an expected EBITDA to free cash flow conversion of approximately 67%. Full-year 2020 Ongoing Operations Adjusted EBITDA and Ongoing Operations FCFbG currently tracking above the midpoint of the guidance range.
- Paid a quarterly dividend of $0.135 per share on June 30, 2020, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2020, or $0.54 per share on an annualized basis.
- Projected to achieve nearly $700 million of the ~$760 million of identified Dynegy, Crius Energy (Crius), and Ambit Energy (Ambit) transaction synergies and Operations Performance Initiative (OPI) EBITDA value lever targets by year-end 2020. Vistra expects to realize and achieve the EBITDA value lever targets as follows:
"We continue to operate during an unprecedented tail event, proving the resilience of Vistra's business model – one that prioritizes a strong balance sheet and low-cost, integrated operations. Our second quarter performance is further evidence that this business model is the right one, and stronger and more stable than ever," said Curt Morgan, Vistra's president and chief executive officer. "Vistra's strong financial results are the direct result of the work of our No. 1 asset – our people – and our advantaged asset and business positions. We are committed to the health and safety of our employees and that includes an obligation to ensure an equitable workplace so that all team members can achieve their career aspirations. Vistra is prudently investing time and money in its people, its customers, its facilities, and its communities, so that whether faced with a pandemic, a natural disaster, or inequality and social injustice, Vistra will be a sustainable company providing reliable, essential electricity and needed assistance to the communities and customers we serve, while delivering attractive returns to our investors."
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