Vistra (VST) Stock News

Vistra shares rose 11% after the Energy Department confirmed a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion for nuclear plant modernization. The funds target life extension and uprate investments at plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with an option for future uprates at Comanche Peak in Texas. Vistra must meet conditions before final financing. Siebert Williams Shank analysts said the commitment provides lower-cost funding. Nuclear stocks gained on AI-driven power demand, lifting Oklo and GE Vernova as well.

Vistra received a conditional loan commitment of up to $4.2 billion from the Energy Department on Monday. The funds target nuclear uprates and modernization at three plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, adding 433 megawatts of capacity. The company must clear technical, legal, environmental and financial conditions before final funding. The deal also includes an option for future uprates at Comanche Peak in Texas.

Vistra stock rallied Monday on reports the DOE will offer a $4.2 billion loan to upgrade three nuclear plants. The financing would boost capacity without new reactors. DOE and Vistra have not confirmed the amount. Analyst actions were mixed.

The U.S. plans to provide Vistra a $4 billion loan to increase nuclear power generation, per reports.

Bloomberg reports the Trump administration plans to offer Vistra roughly $4 billion in loans to upgrade three nuclear plants.