Vistra VST Capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — Net capacity purchased

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Questions, answered.

What is Vistra's capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased?

Vistra (VST) reported capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased of $199M in Q1 2026.

How has Vistra's capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased changed year-over-year?

Vistra's capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased increased by 275.5% year-over-year, from $53M to $199M.

What is the long-term trend for Vistra's capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased?

Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Vistra's capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased has grown at a -31.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $478M to $153M.

What does capacity revenue from ISO/RTO — net capacity purchased mean?

This metric represents the net amount of electrical capacity that the company has purchased from external sources to meet its own contractual obligations or retail load requirements. It acts as a hedge or a balancing mechanism when the company's internal generation capacity is insufficient to cover its commitments. High levels of purchased capacity may indicate a reliance on third-party supply to manage operational risks.