NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

NYSE: NRG · Real-Time Price · USD
122.42
-3.08 (-2.45%)
May 19, 2026, 12:29 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap25.83B +11.8%
Revenue (ttm)32.38B +10.6%
Net Income172.00M -82.5%
EPS0.87 -86.0%
Shares Out 210.99M
PE Ratio145.00
Forward PE12.77
Dividend$1.90 (1.55%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 1, 2026
Volume1,035,297
Open124.00
Previous Close125.50
Day's Range121.22 - 124.12
52-Week Range121.42 - 189.96
Beta1.32
AnalystsBuy
Price Target200.47 (+63.76%)
Earnings DateMay 6, 2026

About NRG

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services. It also offers system power, distributed and backup generation, energy storage, energy management, renewable and low-carbon products, and carbon m... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
IPO Date May 25, 2000
Employees 16,702
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NRG
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, NRG Energy's revenue was $30.71 billion, an increase of 9.18% compared to the previous year's $28.13 billion. Earnings were $797.00 million, a decrease of -24.67%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 17 analysts, the average rating for NRG stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $200.47, which is an increase of 63.76% from the latest price.

Price Target
$200.47
(63.76% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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11 days ago - Market Watch

NRG Energy reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.49, consensus $1.73

Reports Q1 revenue $10.26B, consensus $8.64B. “Our team executed well this quarter. The fleet performed, and our retail and commercial businesses delivered affordable, reliable power to the customers ...

12 days ago - TheFly

NRG Energy backs FY26 adjusted EPS view $7.90-$9.90, consensus $9.06

Backs FY26 adjusted EBITDA view $5.325B-$5.825B.

12 days ago - TheFly

NRG Energy Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw strong operational execution despite mild Texas weather and higher supply costs in the East, with reaffirmed full-year guidance and robust capital allocation. Integration of LS Power assets is on track, and the company is positioned to benefit from surging power demand, especially from AI and data centers.

13 days ago - Transcripts

NRG Energy Earnings release: Q1 2026

NRG Energy released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

13 days ago - Filings

NRG Energy Slides: Q1 2026

NRG Energy has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 6, 2026.

13 days ago - Filings

NRG Energy Quarterly report: Q1 2026

NRG Energy has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 6, 2026.

13 days ago - Filings

NRG Energy misses quarterly profit estimates on mild Texas weather, higher costs

Power producer NRG Energy on Wednesday missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit, hurt ​by milder weather in Texas and increased costs.

13 days ago - Reuters

NRG Energy Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and reports GAAP Net Income of $125 million, GAAP Earnings per Shar...

13 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy price target raised to $159 from $154 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on NRG Energy (NRG) to $159 from $154 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

18 days ago - TheFly

NRG Energy Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered director elections, executive transitions, and approval of all proposals, including a shareholder initiative for special meetings. Leadership changes were announced, and management addressed questions on customer service and financial strategy.

19 days ago - Transcripts

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Early Results of Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today the early results of the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of the outstanding 7...

21 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy price target lowered to $210 from $220 at Raymond James

Raymond James lowered the firm’s price target on NRG Energy (NRG) to $210 from $220 and keeps a Strong Buy rating on the shares. Q1 is expected to be mixed…

22 days ago - TheFly

NRG Energy price target lowered to $154 from $157 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on NRG Energy (NRG) to $154 from $157 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is updating the price…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.475 per share, or $1.90 per share o...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Proxy statement: Proxy filing

NRG Energy filed a proxy statement on April 16, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

4 weeks ago - Filings

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has priced its previously announced concurrent offerings of (1) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.955% senior secured first lien notes ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy announces offering of senior secured notes, senior unsecured notes

NRG Energy (NRG) announced the commencement of concurrent offerings of senior secured first lien notes due 2031 andsenior unsecured notes, consisting of senior unsecured notes due 2034 and senior unse...

5 weeks ago - TheFly

NRG Energy announces cash tender offer for Lightning Power senior secured notes

NRG Energy (NRG) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lightning Power, has commenced an offer to purchase for cash any and all of Lightning’s outstanding 7.250% senior secured notes due 2032,…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for any and all of Lightning Power, LLC's outstanding 7.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2032

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lightning Power, LLC (“Lightning”), has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Off...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Offerings of Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today the commencement of concurrent offerings of (1) senior secured first lien notes due 2031 (the “Secured Notes” and such offering, t...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy and Vivint Invest $500,000 to Support Transformation of Cobbs Creek Golf Course and Expand Youth Education

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy and Vivint invest $500,000 to support the transformation of Cobbs Creek Golf Course and to expand youth education.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 6, 2026

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) plans to report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Management will present the results during a conference call a...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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7 weeks ago - Market Watch

NRG Energy price target lowered to $200 from $203 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella lowered the firm’s price target on NRG Energy (NRG) to $200 from $203 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

7 weeks ago - TheFly