Earnings Per Share (EPS): 6.01
Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
The earnings per share (EPS) of 6.01 is 328% above its 5-year average of 1.40, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.26–7.16).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 28.28% above its 12-month average of 4.69.
VST Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation.
VST Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)
EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
VST Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
VST Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
VST Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
6.01
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
4.69
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
2.44
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
1.40
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
4.70
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
N/A
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+28.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+146.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+328.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+27.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
VST Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $56.57B | 6.01 | 4.69 | 2.44 | 1.40 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $52.83B | 3.92 | 3.23 | 3.68 | 3.50 |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $61.07B | 3.13 | 3.60 | 3.83 | 3.97 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $61.13B | 3.39 | 2.95 | 2.44 | 2.21 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs › | $51.03B | 3.50 | 3.44 | 3.31 | 3.17 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.83B | 2.74 | 2.60 | 2.43 | 2.25 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs › | $40.82B | 5.94 | 5.46 | 5.71 | 5.00 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $40.70B | 4.52 | 3.90 | 3.75 | 2.92 |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP)vs › | $74.54B | 6.77 | 6.13 | 5.26 | 5.07 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs › | $38.13B | 5.01 | 4.83 | 4.59 | 4.38 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$6.01
Forward EPS (Est.)
$11.32
P/E Ratio
27.9
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for VST stock is 6.01.
- Is Vistra Corp.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- The earnings per share (EPS) of 6.01 is 328% above its 5-year average of 1.40, near the high end of its 5-year range (-3.26–7.16).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for VST stock is 4.69.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VST stock is 2.44.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VST stock is 1.40.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VST stock is 4.70.
VST Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.21 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.16 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.63 |
| 2022-12-31 | -3.26 |
| 2021-12-31 | -2.62 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2018-12-31 | -0.11 |
| 2017-12-31 | -0.59 |
| 2016-12-31 | 53.06 |
| 2015-12-31 | -10.94 |
| 2014-12-31 | -14.57 |
| 2013-12-31 | -5.14 |
| 2012-12-31 | -6.90 |
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About Vistra Corp.
Vistra Corp., along with its various holdings, functions as a unified entity primarily engaged in retail electricity supply and power generation. The company organizes its operations across six distinct segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. It directly provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout 20 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Beyond its retail endeavors, Vistra also participates in generating electricity, facilitating wholesale energy transactions, managing commodity-related risks, producing fuel, and overseeing fuel logistics. With approximately 4.3 million customers, Vistra commands an impressive generation capacity of about 38,700 megawatts. This capacity is sustained by a diverse portfolio of facilities, including those powered by natural gas, nuclear energy, coal, solar, and advanced battery energy storage systems. The enterprise, initially known as Vistra Energy Corp., adopted its current name, Vistra Corp., in July 2020. Tracing its origins back to 1882, Vistra Corp. maintains its corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- James A. Burke