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Vivint Solar, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Vivint Solar is a leading provider of residential solar energy systems in the United States that designs, installs, and maintains solar panel systems for homeowners. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunrun ...

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Vivint Solar operates a proven residential solar distribution model with strong recent price momentum, but profitability concerns...

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Industry Solar Energy
3 named competitors
2 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Vivint Solar, Inc. Overview

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Vivint Solar is a leading provider of residential solar energy systems in the United States that designs, installs, and maintains solar panel systems for homeowners. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunrun Inc.

Strategic Profile

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The company offers electricity to residential customers primarily through a direct-to-home sales model, with products including power purchase agreements (PPA), legal-form leases, and solar energy system sales. With a current market capitalization of approximately $5.4 billion, Vivint Solar competes in the residential solar installation and maintenance market as part of the broader distributed solar energy sector.

Competitive Landscape

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As a subsidiary of Sunrun Inc., Vivint Solar competes within the broader residential solar market. Key competitors in the residential solar sector include other direct-install providers and distributed solar platforms offering similar PPA, lease, and system sale models. The company's integration within Sunrun provides distribution advantages but limits independent market positioning.

Industry Context

Vivint Solar, Inc. operates in Solar Energy.

Key facts

Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: Lehi, US · Employees: 2,998 · Market cap: $5.4B

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  • Wholly owned subsidiary of Sunrun Inc., the largest residential solar company in the US
  • Stock price increased 508% over the past year, significantly outperforming the broader market
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Recent developments

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  • June 2026Stock trading at $43.08 with 52-week high of $45.30, reflecting strong year-over-year momentum
  • May 2026P/E ratio negative at -59.62, indicating current unprofitability despite strong price appreciation
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Sunrun HomeParent company; largest residential solar provider in the US→Tesla EnergyResidential solar installation and battery storage→Enphase EnergySolar microinverters and energy management software→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Vivint Solar, Inc. do?+
Vivint Solar is a leading provider of residential solar energy systems in the United States that designs, installs, and maintains solar panel systems for homeowners. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunrun ...
What is Vivint Solar, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Vivint Solar, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Vivint Solar, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Sunrun Home, Tesla Energy, Enphase Energy. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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