TVC
TVC
Tennessee Valley AuthorityIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $3.05B ▼ | $0 ▲ | $266M ▲ | 8.72% ▲ | $0 ▲ | $571M ▲ |
| Q4-2025 | $3.91B ▲ | $-2.97B ▼ | $-745M ▼ | -19.03% ▼ | $-1.42K ▼ | $-2.87B ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $3.31B ▼ | $728M ▲ | $212M ▼ | 6.41% ▼ | $403.81 ▼ | $1.14B ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $3.53B ▲ | $720M ▲ | $408M ▲ | 11.55% ▲ | $777.14 ▲ | $1.32B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $2.92B | $703M | $125M | 4.28% | $238.1 | $413M |
What's going well?
The company swung from a large loss to a $266 million profit, and gross margins improved sharply. Costs were brought under control, leading to a much healthier bottom line.
What's concerning?
Revenue fell sharply, which could signal trouble keeping customers or demand. The business looks volatile, and some key expense details are missing.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $0 | $0 | $40.73B ▲ | $0 |
| Q4-2025 | $0 ▼ | $0 ▼ | $1.73B ▼ | $0 ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $501M ▼ | $59.88B ▲ | $41.98B ▲ | $17.91B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $527M ▼ | $59.3B ▲ | $41.62B ▲ | $17.69B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $532M | $58.36B | $41.06B | $17.3B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The only positive is a reported $18 billion in retained earnings, but this figure doesn't match the rest of the financials and may not be reliable.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
The company has no cash, a huge jump in short-term debt, and no assets reported. Liquidity is non-existent, and the business appears unable to cover its bills.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $-745M ▼ | $-2.08B ▼ | $3.64B ▲ | $-1.55B ▼ | $0 ▲ | $1.58B ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $212M ▼ | $615M ▼ | $-1.05B ▲ | $406M ▲ | $-25M ▼ | $-457M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $408M ▲ | $1.01B ▲ | $-1.2B ▲ | $187M ▼ | $-6M ▼ | $-189M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $125M ▲ | $450M ▼ | $-1.38B ▼ | $958M ▲ | $30M ▲ | $-918M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $-615M | $1.06B | $-1.04B | $-17M | $2M | $60M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company managed to generate positive free cash flow this quarter, but only by selling assets or investments. No new debt or dilution occurred.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Core operations are burning through cash at an alarming rate, and the company ended the quarter with zero cash. This is not sustainable and raises serious survival concerns.
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ALABAMA | $430.00M ▲ | $520.00M ▲ | $480.00M ▼ | $570.00M ▲ |
GEORGIA | $70.00M ▲ | $90.00M ▲ | $70.00M ▼ | $90.00M ▲ |
KENTUCKY | $180.00M ▲ | $210.00M ▲ | $210.00M ▲ | $240.00M ▲ |
MISSISSIPPI | $270.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ | $370.00M ▲ |
NORTH CAROLINA | $20.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $20.00M ▼ | $20.00M ▲ |
TENNESSEE | $1.89Bn ▲ | $2.30Bn ▲ | $2.16Bn ▼ | $2.57Bn ▲ |
VIRGINIA | $10.00M ▲ | $20.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▼ | $10.00M ▲ |
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Tennessee Valley Authority's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include resilient and growing revenue, a demonstrated ability to restore profitability after setbacks, and historically strong operating cash generation. Structurally, TVA benefits from federal backing, a near‑monopoly position in its service area, a diversified generation mix, and a clear strategy focused on clean energy and grid modernization. The asset base through 2024 looked solid and tangible, with growing retained earnings and equity reflecting long‑term value creation up to that point.
Major concerns arise from the abrupt and extreme changes reported in 2025: apparent wipeout of assets and equity, loss of operating cash flow, and a reshuffled liability structure that is hard to reconcile with ongoing operations. Even setting aside possible data or classification issues, TVA faces continued margin volatility, tight liquidity, and heavy capital needs for its energy transition projects. Regulatory, political, and technology risks—especially around advanced nuclear and large‑scale renewables—add further uncertainty to both costs and long‑term returns.
Taken together, the underlying TVA franchise supporting TVC appears strategically strong but financially stretched by the scale and complexity of its modernization agenda. Earlier years show a pattern of steady balance sheet growth and robust cash generation, while recent data highlight both the strain of large investments and puzzling anomalies in the latest reporting. The forward path will depend heavily on how successfully TVA delivers its nuclear, renewable, and grid projects, manages regulatory relationships, and clarifies or resolves the apparent 2025 balance sheet and cash flow disruptions. This analysis is interpretive only and should not be taken as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
About Tennessee Valley Authority
www.tva.comTennessee Valley Authority generates power from coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, and renewable sources. Tennessee Valley Authority was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $3.05B ▼ | $0 ▲ | $266M ▲ | 8.72% ▲ | $0 ▲ | $571M ▲ |
| Q4-2025 | $3.91B ▲ | $-2.97B ▼ | $-745M ▼ | -19.03% ▼ | $-1.42K ▼ | $-2.87B ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $3.31B ▼ | $728M ▲ | $212M ▼ | 6.41% ▼ | $403.81 ▼ | $1.14B ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $3.53B ▲ | $720M ▲ | $408M ▲ | 11.55% ▲ | $777.14 ▲ | $1.32B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $2.92B | $703M | $125M | 4.28% | $238.1 | $413M |
What's going well?
The company swung from a large loss to a $266 million profit, and gross margins improved sharply. Costs were brought under control, leading to a much healthier bottom line.
What's concerning?
Revenue fell sharply, which could signal trouble keeping customers or demand. The business looks volatile, and some key expense details are missing.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1-2026 | $0 | $0 | $40.73B ▲ | $0 |
| Q4-2025 | $0 ▼ | $0 ▼ | $1.73B ▼ | $0 ▼ |
| Q3-2025 | $501M ▼ | $59.88B ▲ | $41.98B ▲ | $17.91B ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $527M ▼ | $59.3B ▲ | $41.62B ▲ | $17.69B ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $532M | $58.36B | $41.06B | $17.3B |
What's financially strong about this company?
The only positive is a reported $18 billion in retained earnings, but this figure doesn't match the rest of the financials and may not be reliable.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
The company has no cash, a huge jump in short-term debt, and no assets reported. Liquidity is non-existent, and the business appears unable to cover its bills.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $-745M ▼ | $-2.08B ▼ | $3.64B ▲ | $-1.55B ▼ | $0 ▲ | $1.58B ▲ |
| Q3-2025 | $212M ▼ | $615M ▼ | $-1.05B ▲ | $406M ▲ | $-25M ▼ | $-457M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $408M ▲ | $1.01B ▲ | $-1.2B ▲ | $187M ▼ | $-6M ▼ | $-189M ▲ |
| Q1-2025 | $125M ▲ | $450M ▼ | $-1.38B ▼ | $958M ▲ | $30M ▲ | $-918M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $-615M | $1.06B | $-1.04B | $-17M | $2M | $60M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company managed to generate positive free cash flow this quarter, but only by selling assets or investments. No new debt or dilution occurred.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Core operations are burning through cash at an alarming rate, and the company ended the quarter with zero cash. This is not sustainable and raises serious survival concerns.
Revenue by Geography
| Region | Q1-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q4-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ALABAMA | $430.00M ▲ | $520.00M ▲ | $480.00M ▼ | $570.00M ▲ |
GEORGIA | $70.00M ▲ | $90.00M ▲ | $70.00M ▼ | $90.00M ▲ |
KENTUCKY | $180.00M ▲ | $210.00M ▲ | $210.00M ▲ | $240.00M ▲ |
MISSISSIPPI | $270.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ | $310.00M ▲ | $370.00M ▲ |
NORTH CAROLINA | $20.00M ▲ | $30.00M ▲ | $20.00M ▼ | $20.00M ▲ |
TENNESSEE | $1.89Bn ▲ | $2.30Bn ▲ | $2.16Bn ▼ | $2.57Bn ▲ |
VIRGINIA | $10.00M ▲ | $20.00M ▲ | $10.00M ▼ | $10.00M ▲ |
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Tennessee Valley Authority's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include resilient and growing revenue, a demonstrated ability to restore profitability after setbacks, and historically strong operating cash generation. Structurally, TVA benefits from federal backing, a near‑monopoly position in its service area, a diversified generation mix, and a clear strategy focused on clean energy and grid modernization. The asset base through 2024 looked solid and tangible, with growing retained earnings and equity reflecting long‑term value creation up to that point.
Major concerns arise from the abrupt and extreme changes reported in 2025: apparent wipeout of assets and equity, loss of operating cash flow, and a reshuffled liability structure that is hard to reconcile with ongoing operations. Even setting aside possible data or classification issues, TVA faces continued margin volatility, tight liquidity, and heavy capital needs for its energy transition projects. Regulatory, political, and technology risks—especially around advanced nuclear and large‑scale renewables—add further uncertainty to both costs and long‑term returns.
Taken together, the underlying TVA franchise supporting TVC appears strategically strong but financially stretched by the scale and complexity of its modernization agenda. Earlier years show a pattern of steady balance sheet growth and robust cash generation, while recent data highlight both the strain of large investments and puzzling anomalies in the latest reporting. The forward path will depend heavily on how successfully TVA delivers its nuclear, renewable, and grid projects, manages regulatory relationships, and clarifies or resolves the apparent 2025 balance sheet and cash flow disruptions. This analysis is interpretive only and should not be taken as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

CEO
Donald A. Moul
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