NRG Stock Chart & Stats
$1901.63
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1901.63
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1,734.00 - $3,243.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)235.00
Market Cap
$379.13B
Enterprise Value$54.87K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.4
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
54.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.82
Shares Outstanding210,210,480
10 Day Avg. Volume202
30 Day Avg. Volume235
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3,460.89Price Target Upside82.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)157.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$621.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Smart Home Recurring GrowthExpansion of the Smart Home customer base and rising adjusted EBITDA indicate stronger recurring, customer-focused economics beyond commodity energy supply. Continued adoption can improve retention, support cross-selling, and make NRG’s retail platform more valuable over the next several quarters.
Contracted Data-center GrowthA large project supported by an investment-grade hyperscaler and availability-based capacity payments could add meaningful, visible earnings and cash flow. The long contract term and targeted 12%–15% unlevered IRR provide a durable growth platform beyond normal power-market volatility.
Debt Reduction And LiquidityRetiring secured debt and reducing revolver borrowings lowers refinancing pressure, improves the quality of the capital structure, and saves more than $10 million annually in interest. These actions strengthen financial flexibility as NRG funds contracted growth and pursues shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Aggressive LeverageHeavy reliance on borrowing leaves NRG more exposed to operating setbacks, interest costs, and refinancing needs than a less leveraged utility or power producer. Low equity also amplifies reported returns and means weaker business conditions could impair financial flexibility more quickly.
Thin Margins And Revenue DeclineWeak recent margins provide limited protection when power prices, fuel costs, or customer demand move against the company. The sharp revenue decline also raises questions about near-term earnings durability, making it harder for NRG to absorb volatility while funding investment and distributions.
Persistent Regulatory Cost HeadwindThe Virginia RGGI change directly raises operating costs on a substantial asset base and was not included in the original underwriting. Regulatory exposure can reduce generation margins and cash flow, while future rule changes may complicate planning and the expected returns on acquired assets.
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NRG FAQ
What was Nrg Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nrg Energy lowest stock price was $1734.00 and its highest was $3243.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nrg Energy’s market cap?
Nrg Energy’s market cap is $379.13B.
When is Nrg Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nrg Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Nrg Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Nrg Energy released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $25.726 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $29.248 by -$3.522.
Is Nrg Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nrg Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nrg Energy pay dividends?
Nrg Energy does not currently pay dividends.
What is Nrg Energy’s EPS estimate?
Nrg Energy’s EPS estimate is 54.52.
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 $25.726 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $29.248. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nrg Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX: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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$3,460.89 (82.00% Upside)
$3,460.89 (82.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:NRG Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-40.17%
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 MX: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
Average Price Target
$3,460.89
▲(82.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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