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NRG Stock Chart & Stats
$113.61
$0.96(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$113.61
$0.96(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$93.36 - $189.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume967.00
Average Volume (3M)2.72M
Market Cap
$20.11B
Enterprise Value$54.87K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.2
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
3.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.82
Shares Outstanding210,210,480
10 Day Avg. Volume2,982,199
30 Day Avg. Volume2,719,681
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.91
Price to Book (P/B)18.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio40.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$197.17Price Target Upside73.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)8.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$35.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EBITDA And Cash-flow GrowthStrong year-over-year EBITDA and free-cash-flow growth demonstrates improved earnings power and internal funding capacity. If sustained, this cash generation can support shareholder returns, investment in contracted growth, and balance-sheet management while reducing dependence on external financing.
Smart Home Recurring GrowthSmart Home adds a growing, customer-based earnings stream alongside commodity energy supply. Expansion in customers and EBITDA indicates increasing platform adoption and recurring margin contribution, which can diversify NRG’s business mix and support longer-term growth.
Contracted Data-center GrowthThe proposed data-center project could materially expand NRG’s contracted earnings base, with capacity payments supporting 95% of project free cash flow over an initial term of at least 15 years. Its scale and targeted returns create meaningful long-term growth visibility.
Bears Say
Aggressive LeverageHigh debt relative to a small equity base increases financial sensitivity if operating conditions weaken and limits flexibility for new investment or shareholder returns. Funding the data-center plan on balance sheet could also delay achievement of NRG’s 3x net-leverage target.
Thin Margins And Revenue VolatilityThe sharp recent revenue decline and very thin profitability leave limited earnings protection if market conditions or operating performance deteriorate. Although NRG has returned to profitability, low margins provide less capacity to absorb cost increases or weaker power-market economics.
Regulatory Cost HeadwindThe Virginia RGGI change raises the operating cost base for a substantial acquired asset portfolio and was not included in original underwriting. This illustrates how regulatory changes can reduce generation economics and create a lasting drag on near-term cash flow and returns.
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NRG FAQ
What was Nrg Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nrg Energy lowest stock price was $93.36 and its highest was $189.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Nrg Energy’s market cap?
Nrg Energy’s market cap is $20.11B.
When is Nrg Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nrg Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Nrg Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Nrg Energy released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $1.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.694 by -$0.204.
Is Nrg Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nrg Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nrg Energy pay dividends?
Nrg Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.475 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on Nrg Energy dividends here
What is Nrg Energy’s EPS estimate?
Nrg Energy’s EPS estimate is 3.16.
How many shares outstanding does Nrg Energy have?
Nrg Energy has 210,210,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nrg Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nrg Energy reported an EPS of $1.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.694. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.476%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nrg Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NRG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
NRG Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$197.17 (73.55% Upside)
$197.17 (73.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NRG Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 163.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
65.81%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Nrg Energy
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
NRG Company Deck
NRG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and strategic update: substantial EBITDA and free cash flow growth, a clear capital allocation commitment, progress on deleveraging and a material new contracted growth opportunity (1.2 GW BYOP) with attractive return metrics. Near-term challenges include weaker ERCOT pricing and load that pressured Texas results, lower adjusted EPS due to acquisition-related charges, some hedging drag from the acquired portfolio, and a $70 million Virginia RGGI cost. The BYOP project, secured execution capacity and large development pipeline materially enhance long-term earnings visibility and justify continued shareholder returns, while the company retains flexibility to manage funding and partners. Overall, positives materially outweigh the near-term headwinds.View all NRG earnings summariesNRG Revenue Breakdown
36.27% Texas
46.44% East
10.43% West/Other
6.98% Vivint Smart Home
-0.11% Corporate/Eliminations

NRG Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
8.26% Insiders
29.48% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
32.39% Public Companies and Individual Investors











