Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges
Vistra Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges remained flat by 0.0% to -$1.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 107.7%, from $22.75M to -$1.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges shows a downward trend with a 36.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase represents a cash outflow for future benefits, while a decrease reflects the amortization of previously deferred costs.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in costs that have been paid in advance but are recognized as expenses over future periods. This adj...
Peer comparison
Standard working capital adjustment across most industries.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_chargesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$2M | -$20M | $32M | $91M | -$7M |
| YoY Change | — | -900.0% | +260.0% | +184.4% | -107.7% |
Range-$20M – $91M
CAGR+36.8%
Avg YoY Growth-140.8%
Median YoY Growth+38.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vistra's increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Vistra (VST) reported increase (decrease) in deferred charges of -$1.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Vistra's increase (decrease) in deferred charges changed year-over-year?
- Vistra's increase (decrease) in deferred charges decreased by 107.7% year-over-year, from $22.75M to -$1.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Vistra's increase (decrease) in deferred charges?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Vistra's increase (decrease) in deferred charges has grown at a 36.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$2M to -$7M.
- What does increase (decrease) in deferred charges mean?
- The change in prepaid expenses that will be recognized in future periods.