NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
NYSE: NRG · Real-Time Price · USD
156.06
-0.85 (-0.54%)
At close: May 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
158.00
+1.94 (1.24%)
After-hours: May 28, 2025, 5:34 PM EDT
NRG Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 8 professional analysts, the 12-month price target for NRG Energy stock ranges from a low of $99 to a high of $200. The average analyst price target of $140.75 forecasts a -9.81% decrease in the stock price over the next year.
Price Target: $140.75 (-9.81%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for NRG Energy stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Dec '24 | Jan '25 | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Hold Maintains $115 → $167 | Hold | Maintains | $115 → $167 | +7.01% | May 14, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $165 → $200 | Buy | Maintains | $165 → $200 | +28.16% | May 13, 2025 |
| Guggenheim | Guggenheim | Strong Buy Maintains $138 → $173 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $138 → $173 | +10.85% | May 13, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Jefferies | Strong Buy Maintains $113 → $132 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $113 → $132 | -15.42% | May 5, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Strong Buy Initiates $129 | Strong Buy | Initiates | $129 | -17.34% | Apr 4, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
31.66B
from 28.13B
Increased by 12.55%
Revenue Next Year
32.37B
from 31.66B
Increased by 2.25%
EPS This Year
7.57
from 4.99
Increased by 51.77%
EPS Next Year
8.35
from 7.57
Increased by 10.20%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 37.8B | 38.5B | 39.2B | ||
| Avg | 31.7B | 32.4B | 33.1B | ||
| Low | 27.1B | 27.4B | 27.9B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 34.5% | 21.7% | 21.0% | ||
| Avg | 12.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | ||
| Low | -3.7% | -13.4% | -13.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 8.14 | 9.70 | 11.67 | ||
| Avg | 7.57 | 8.35 | 9.20 | ||
| Low | 6.59 | 7.20 | 7.00 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 63.1% | 28.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg | 51.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Low | 32.0% | -4.9% | -16.2% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.