NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

NYSE: NRG · Real-Time Price · USD
154.99
-5.16 (-3.22%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
154.81
-0.18 (-0.12%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:01 PM EDT
-3.22%
Market Cap 33.19B
Revenue (ttm) 30.71B
Net Income (ttm) 797.00M
Shares Out 214.21M
EPS (ttm) 4.01
PE Ratio 39.94
Forward PE 17.50
Dividend $1.90 (1.23%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 1, 2026
Volume 1,619,152
Open 156.56
Previous Close 160.15
Day's Range 154.75 - 159.25
52-Week Range 105.30 - 189.96
Beta 1.34
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 203.00 (+31.02%)
Earnings Date May 6, 2026

About NRG

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services. It also offers system power, distributed and backup generation, energy storage, energy management, renewable and low-carbon products, and carbon m... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
IPO Date May 25, 2000
Employees 16,702
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol NRG
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, NRG Energy's revenue was $30.71 billion, an increase of 9.18% compared to the previous year's $28.13 billion. Earnings were $797.00 million, a decrease of -24.67%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for NRG stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $203.0, which is an increase of 31.02% from the latest price.

Price Target
$203.0
(31.02% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Early Results of Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today the early results of the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of the outstanding 7...

7 hours ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.475 per share, or $1.90 per share o...

7 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has priced its previously announced concurrent offerings of (1) $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.955% senior secured first lien notes ...

13 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Cash Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for any and all of Lightning Power, LLC's outstanding 7.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2032

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lightning Power, LLC (“Lightning”), has commenced an offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Off...

14 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Offerings of Senior Secured Notes and Senior Unsecured Notes

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) announced today the commencement of concurrent offerings of (1) senior secured first lien notes due 2031 (the “Secured Notes” and such offering, t...

14 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy and Vivint Invest $500,000 to Support Transformation of Cobbs Creek Golf Course and Expand Youth Education

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy and Vivint invest $500,000 to support the transformation of Cobbs Creek Golf Course and to expand youth education.

19 days ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 6, 2026

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) plans to report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Management will present the results during a conference call a...

19 days ago - Business Wire

These 20 stocks in the S&P 500 fell hardest during March

These stocks saw significant declines in the month.

4 weeks ago - Market Watch

NRG CEO on Houston Power Project and Power Demand Outlook

NRG Energy CEO Lawrence Coben discusses the company's strategy and its Houston power plant project with Bloomberg's Julie Fine at CERAWeek in Houston. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets...

5 weeks ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

NRG CEO: Too early to change business models from impacts of war in Iran

Larry Coben, NRG CEO, talks with CNBC's Brian Sullivan about whether the war in Iran is impacting business models.

5 weeks ago - CNBC Television

How Texas became the epicenter of the AI data-center boom

With inexpensive real estate, no state income tax and minimal regulation, Texas increasingly stands out as a hub for artificial-intelligence players.

6 weeks ago - Market Watch

NRG Energy Announces Appointment of Caroline Golin as Chief Growth and Policy Officer

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced the appointment of Caroline Golin, Ph.D., as Chief Growth and Policy Officer. Dr. Golin brings more than two decades of experience...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

These S&P 500 stocks are falling the hardest on Tuesday

Stocks of gold miners and computer-memory makers were hit especially hard, while Best Buy led the S&P 500 with a gain after its earnings report.

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2 months ago - Market Watch

NRG Energy Announces Pricing of Upsized Secondary Common Stock Offering

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 14,300,000 shares of its common stock (the “Secondary Offering”) held by certai...

2 months ago - Business Wire

LS Power power looks to raise $2.1 billion stake sale in NRG Energy, Bloomberg News reports

LS Power is seeking ​as much as $2.1 billion from the ‌sale of a stake in power producer NRG Energy after the stock market ​brushed aside concerns about the ​conflict in Iran, Bloomberg News reported ...

2 months ago - Reuters

NRG Energy Announces Launch of Secondary Common Stock Offering

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) announced today the launch of an underwritten public offering of 12,300,000 shares of its common stock held by certain affiliates of LS Power (th...

2 months ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record 2025 results exceeded guidance, driven by strong execution, LS Power integration, and robust demand growth. 2026 guidance and long-term targets reaffirmed, with at least 14% annual EPS and cash flow growth projected through 2030. Capital returns and disciplined investment remain priorities.

2 months ago - Transcripts

NRG Energy, Inc. Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today reported GAAP Net Income of $66 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and $0.9 billion for the full year 2025. GAAP EPS — ba...

2 months ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Reports 2025 Customer Savings Through Responsive Economic Dispatch Program

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. today announced the Responsive Economic Dispatch (RED) Program delivered nearly $5 million in total savings to participating business customers in 2025. The ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Announces Appointment of New Independent Director

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that Sanjay Kapoor has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 3, 2026. Mr. Kapoor also will serve on the Bo...

2 months ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Boosts FY26 Guidance After LS Power Deal

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) shares are trading lower on Monday after the company disclosed updated 2026 financial guidance.

3 months ago - Benzinga

NRG Energy Updates 2026 Guidance and Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced updated 2026 financial guidance following the close of its acquisition of a portfolio of assets from LS Power on January 30, 2026...

3 months ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Completes Acquisition of 13 GW of Power Generation and C&I VPP Portfolio from LS Power

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of generation assets and CPower from LS Power. The transaction strengthens N...

3 months ago - Business Wire

NRG Energy Receives All Regulatory Approvals for LS Power Portfolio Acquisition

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), today announced it has received antitrust clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for its previously announced acquisition of 18 nat...

3 months ago - Business Wire

PJM power auction is a great action but not ideal from market perspective: Jefferies' Dumoulin Smith

Julien Dumoulin Smith, Jefferies power and utilities analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the recent winners of the PJM power auction, how urgent the situation is and much more.

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3 months ago - CNBC Television