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NRG Stock Chart & Stats
$127.81
-$1.09(-1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$127.81
-$1.09(-1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$120.11 - $189.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume594.39K
Average Volume (3M)2.70M
Market Cap
$29.71B
Enterprise Value$51.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)163.7
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.86
Shares Outstanding210,986,470
10 Day Avg. Volume2,293,265
30 Day Avg. Volume2,699,237
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 Cap1.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.57
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$204.33Price Target Upside59.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)9.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$34.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Retail + Generation PlatformA combined retail and generation platform gives durable commercial scale and natural hedges across wholesale and retail cycles. Diversified customer flows and owned capacity reduce reliance on third-party supply and support long-term margin capture and cross-selling of services.
Recurring Retail Growth (Smart Home)Above-target Smart Home growth expands recurring revenue and customer engagement, improving lifetime value and retention. Scale in the platform supports upsells, protects gross margins, and creates a stable revenue base less tied to volatile wholesale power prices.
Active Deleveraging & Liability ManagementCompleted financings and targeted debt paydowns extend maturities and lower cash interest, improving liquidity headroom. A clear deleveraging plan to ~3x net leverage enhances financial flexibility and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
High LeverageVery high leverage materially limits balance sheet flexibility and heightens sensitivity to interest rates and cash-flow swings. It raises refinancing risk if market conditions tighten and constrains the company's ability to fund growth or absorb operational shocks without new financing.
Weakened Cash GenerationA swing to negative free cash flow signals reduced internal funding for capex, debt repayment and shareholder returns, increasing reliance on external financing. Persistent weakness would pressure liquidity and limit the firm's ability to execute growth or deleveraging plans sustainably.
Execution & Regulatory Risks For Large-Load GrowthPipeline growth into large-load/data center projects depends on interconnection, grid upgrades and long-term contracts. Delays or regulatory hurdles can defer revenue and require additional capital, compressing returns and making forecasted EPS/FCF timelines uncertain.
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NRG FAQ
What was NRG Energy Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
NRG Energy Inc lowest stock price was $120.11 and its highest was $189.96 in the past 12 months.
What is NRG Energy Inc’s market cap?
NRG Energy Inc’s market cap is $29.71B.
When is NRG Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
NRG Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were NRG Energy Inc’s earnings last quarter?
NRG Energy Inc released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.771 by -$0.281.
Is NRG Energy Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NRG Energy Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NRG Energy Inc pay dividends?
NRG Energy Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.475 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.11%. See more information on NRG Energy Inc dividends here
What is NRG Energy Inc’s EPS estimate?
NRG Energy Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.82.
How many shares outstanding does NRG Energy Inc have?
NRG Energy Inc has 210,986,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to NRG Energy Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NRG Energy Inc reported an EPS of $1.49 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.771. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.313%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NRG Energy Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in 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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$204.33 (59.87% Upside)
$204.33 (59.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NRG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 382.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
60.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
NRG Energy Inc
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a constructive strategic and operational outlook: management reaffirmed 2026 guidance, highlighted successful integration and financing steps, strong Smart Home growth, and on-time TEF execution, while acknowledging a weather-driven soft quarter, acquisition-related cost pressures, and infrastructure/regulatory risks for large-load and new-build projects. Overall, the company portrayed confidence in its platform and capital allocation discipline to capture long-term upside.View all 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
All Analysts
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Average Price Target
$204.33
▲(59.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.24% Insiders
29.37% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
33.90% Public Companies and Individual Investors






