NRG Stock Chart & Stats
$2520.00
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2520.00
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2,000.00 - $3,243.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)11.00
Market Cap
$490.76B
Enterprise Value$54.17K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$162.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)156.2
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
51.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.82
Shares Outstanding210,986,470
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume11
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
$3,413.09Price Target Upside35.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)152.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$601.94B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Robust Free Cash Flow & Capital ReturnsSustained, sizable free cash flow provides a durable funding source for buybacks, dividends, and organic growth. Consistent repurchases and a $1B annual target signal disciplined capital allocation that can compound shareholder value and support liquidity while financing strategic investments.
Large Contracted BYOP Data-center ProjectA long-dated, availability‑based contract with an investment‑grade hyperscaler materially de-risks future cash flows. When online, the project adds a durable, high-margin, contracted revenue stream that diversifies earnings away from merchant power volatility and meaningfully boosts long‑term FCF.
Secured Execution Capacity And Large PipelineHaving secured turbine and EPC capacity and a pipeline more than double secured capacity gives NRG execution leverage and project optionality. This reduces construction bottlenecks, supports multi‑year growth, and improves the likelihood of converting development backlog into contracted, cash‑flowing assets.
Bears Say
Aggressive LeverageElevated leverage constrains financial flexibility and amplifies downside risk from commodity, operational, or regulatory shocks. High debt increases interest and refinancing exposure, limits the pace of deleveraging, and could force tradeoffs between growth projects and liability management over the medium term.
Revenue Decline And Thin MarginsA sharp revenue decline coupled with very thin margins weakens resilience to price or demand swings. Low margins reduce reinvestment capacity, increase sensitivity to commodity and hedging outcomes, and make earnings harder to sustain absent continued structural improvements or higher contracted sales.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile operating and free cash flow undermines predictability for funding projects and deleveraging. Sensitivity to working capital, market conditions, and investment cycles means periodic cash troughs could force slower buybacks, delayed capex, or additional borrowing during adverse periods.
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NRG FAQ
What was Nrg Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nrg Energy lowest stock price was $2000.00 and its highest was $3243.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nrg Energy’s market cap?
Nrg Energy’s market cap is $490.76B.
When is Nrg Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nrg Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Nrg Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Nrg Energy released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $25.533 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $29.029 by -$3.496.
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 51.58.
How many shares outstanding does Nrg Energy have?
Nrg Energy has 210,986,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nrg Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nrg Energy reported an EPS of $25.533 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $29.029. 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?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$3,413.09 (35.44% Upside)
$3,413.09 (35.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MX:NRG Sentiment 57%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 63%
Bearish news 38%
Bearish news 38%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.70%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
60.27%
Trailing 12-Months
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
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