BUZZ-Vistra rises on higher Q4 profit

Shares of utility firm Vistra VST.N extend gains after Q4 profit beat, up 6.5% to $157.50 premarket

Co's adj core profit from continuing operations rose over two-fold to $1.99 billion, driven by higher income across most segments

VST posts adj EBITDA of $5.6 billion, $856 million higher than the midpoint of the original guidance range announced in May 2024

Co expects 2025 adj core profit from continuing operations to be in the range of $5.50 billion to $6.10 billion

As of last close, shares up 7.5% YTD