Equity

Additional Paid-In Capital

Vistra Additional Paid-In Capital decreased by 0.4% to $9.50B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.0%, from $9.41B to $9.50B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Additional Paid-In Capital shows relatively stable performance with a -0.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A consistent increase is common for growth companies that frequently issue stock-based compensation or raise capital through equity markets.

Detailed definition

This represents the excess amount paid by investors for common shares above their stated par value. It is a critical com...

Peer comparison

This is a standard equity account for all publicly traded corporations, representing the cumulative historical premium paid by investors.

Metric ID: equity_additional_paid_in_capital_common_stock

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$9.82B$9.83B$9.82B$9.84B$9.89B$9.92B$9.93B$9.95B$9.99B$10.08B$10.10B$10.88B$10.92B$9.40B$9.44B$9.41B$9.45B$9.49B$9.54B$9.50B
QoQ Change+0.1%-0.1%+0.2%+0.5%+0.3%+0.1%+0.2%+0.4%+0.8%+0.2%+7.8%+0.4%-13.9%+0.4%-0.3%+0.5%+0.4%+0.5%-0.4%
YoY Change+0.8%+1.0%+1.1%+1.1%+1.0%+1.5%+1.7%+9.3%+9.2%-6.7%-6.5%-13.5%-13.4%+1.0%+1.1%+1.0%
Range$9.40B$10.92B
CAGR-0.7%
Avg YoY Growth-0.7%
Median YoY Growth+1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vistra's additional paid-in capital?
Vistra (VST) reported additional paid-in capital of $9.50B in Q1 2026.
How has Vistra's additional paid-in capital changed year-over-year?
Vistra's additional paid-in capital increased by 1.0% year-over-year, from $9.41B to $9.50B.
What is the long-term trend for Vistra's additional paid-in capital?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Vistra's additional paid-in capital has grown at a -0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.79B to $9.54B.
What does additional paid-in capital mean?
The total amount of capital received from shareholders in excess of the nominal par value of the stock.