NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
NYSE: NRG · Real-Time Price · USD
130.58
+1.47 (1.14%)
Jul 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
NRG Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 17 analysts polled by S&P Global, NRG Energy stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $198.35. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 51.90% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $99 (-24.18%) and the highest is $267 (+104.47%).
Price Target: $198.35 (+51.90%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for NRG Energy stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Buy | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siebert Williams Shank & Co | Siebert Williams Shank & Co | Buy Maintains $184 | Buy | Maintains | $184 | +40.91% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $203 → $209 | Buy | Reiterates | $203 → $209 | +60.06% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank | Buy Maintains $223 → $226 | Buy | Maintains | $223 → $226 | +73.07% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Hold Maintains $162 → $165 | Hold | Maintains | $162 → $165 | +26.36% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs | Buy Maintains $197 → $184 | Buy | Maintains | $197 → $184 | +40.91% | Jun 18, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
35.02B
from 30.71B
Increased by 14.02%
Revenue Next Year
36.28B
from 35.02B
Increased by 3.61%
EPS This Year
9.28
from 8.24
Increased by 12.60%
EPS Next Year
11.49
from 9.28
Increased by 23.79%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.