East — Amortization of nuclear fuel
Vistra East — Amortization of nuclear fuel decreased by 4.3% to $90.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher nuclear generation output or rising fuel procurement costs, while a decrease may indicate lower plant utilization or changes in fuel cycle management. Monitoring this helps assess the operational efficiency and cost-to-produce metrics for nuclear-heavy generation portfolios.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the systematic allocation of the cost of nuclear fuel consumed during electricity generation with...
Peer comparison
Comparable to nuclear fuel expense or amortization line items reported by other utility companies with significant nuclear generation capacity, such as Constellation Energy or Duke Energy.
vst_segment_east_amortization_of_nuclear_fuelHistorical Data
| Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $95.00M | $80.00M | $94.00M | $90.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -15.8% | +17.5% | -4.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -1.1% | +12.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vistra's east — amortization of nuclear fuel?
- Vistra (VST) reported east — amortization of nuclear fuel of $90.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does east — amortization of nuclear fuel mean?
- The periodic expense recognized for the consumption of nuclear fuel used to generate electricity in the East segment.