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- symbol NRG
- Rev/Share 147.9091
- Book/Share 14.0253
- PB 10.8319
- Debt/Equity 3.9561
- CurrentRatio 1.0618
- ROIC 0.1259
- MktCap 29701879200.0
- FreeCF/Share 11.4293
- PFCF 13.125
- PE 22.0529
- Debt/Assets 0.4396
- DivYield 0.0112
- ROE 0.4787
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | NRG | Raymond James | -- | Strong Buy | -- | $195 | June 13, 2025 |
| Initiation | NRG | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | $129 | April 4, 2025 |
| Upgrade | NRG | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | $74 | $126 | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Initiation | NRG | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $82 | Sept. 13, 2024 |
News
Can Market Expansion and Operational Efficiency Support NRG's Growth?
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG's market expansion, disciplined capital allocation and operational efficiency are boosting long-term growth.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Trending Stock
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to NRG (NRG). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Stock Market Recovery: 7 Best Stocks to Buy in June
Published: June 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Key Points After selloff overreaction to President Trump's tariff proposals, the market has rebounded strongly, reaching a new high in June and the S&P 500 closing in within 120 points of a new 52-week high.
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Will NRG's Acquisition and Capital Expenditure Set New Growth Path?
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG Energy's $12 billion LS Power buy doubles its generation capacity and sets the stage for long-term growth and clean energy expansion.
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Direct Energy Honours Alberta Community Heroes through Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award
Published: June 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Abbie and Glen Warren, Daniel Lauper and Peter O'Brien recognized for their dedication to building safer, stronger and more compassionate communities Abbie and Glen Warren, Daniel Lauper and Peter O'Brien recognized for their dedication to building safer, stronger and more compassionate communities
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Why NRG Energy (NRG) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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NRG is Trading Above 50 Day and 200 Day SMA: Time to Buy the Stock?
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG is trading above 50 and 200-day SMAs and riding strong earnings, acquisitions, and clean energy demand from data centers.
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Is Trending Stock NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) a Buy Now?
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching NRG (NRG) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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NRG Energy Crushes Q1 2025 Earnings: A Quality AI Infrastructure Play
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
NRG Energy has transformed from a traditional utility into a growth story, driven by strong financials and a strategic pivot to AI and data centers. NRG Energy's Q1 2025 results showed robust revenue and profit growth, with significant margin expansion and customer gains in smart home and retail energy segments. Despite a premium valuation and risks from heavy natural gas dependence, NRG's unique position in powering data centers justifies a 'buy' rating.
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S&P 500 Wraps Up Best May Since 1990: 5 Top Stocks in the ETF
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SPY jumped 6.3% in May, the most in decades, led by standout gains in NRG, STX, CEG, PODD and MCHP amid easing trade fears.
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This S&P 500 Stock Is Now Beating Palantir As The Year's Winner
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Investors Business Daily
Sentiment: Positive
Move aside Palantir Technologies. There's a new top stock in the S&P 500 so far this year — thanks to a stellar April.
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3 Covered Calls On Dividend Stocks To Add Even More Income Now
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I use technical analysis, especially weekly RSI, to identify overbought dividend stocks ideal for selling covered calls and generating premium income. With markets near all-time highs and economic uncertainty looming, selling covered calls helps reduce equity risk and add income to portfolios. Currently, I favor selling covered calls on Philip Morris, NRG Energy, and EPR Properties, as all show technical overextension and limited near-term upside.
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Here Are the Top-Performing Stocks From the S&P 500 This Year
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
These three market leaders are showing strong growth metrics and are poised to continue their outperformance.
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VST Vs NRG: Which Energy Stock Should Belong to Your Portfolio Now?
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG Energy and Vistra continue to contribute to the ongoing transition in the energy sector. These utilities are actively shifting toward cleaner, more sustainable power sources.
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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG (NRG) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Best Utilities Stocks for Stability and Growth in 2025
Published: May 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
There are certain predictable themes in investing. One of those is that utilities stocks tend to shine in times of uncertainty.
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Top Stock Movers Now: Apple, NRG Energy, Newmont, and More
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. equities soared at midday after the U.S. and China agreed to slash their tariffs for 90 days. The Nasdaq jumped about 3.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were up more than 2%.
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NRG Energy CEO: Energy demand will offset any tariff impact for us
Published: May 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Larry Coben, NRG Energy CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's $12 billion deal to acquire assets from LS Power and impact from tariffs.
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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 12, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Kevin Cole - Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, Treasury & Investor Relations Larry Coben - President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Bruce Chung - EVP & CFO Rob Gaudette - Executive Vice President of NRG Business Rasesh Patel - Executive Vice President, President of NRG Consumer Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Shahriar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Steve Fleishman - Wolfe Research David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Operator Good day and thank you for …
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U.S.-China De-escalation: Markets Rip Higher
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
This de-escalation in the burgeoning trade war has opened the floodgates to stock buyers this morning.
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NRG Energy Stock Soars After $12 Billion Power Portfolio Purchase
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The deal, to acquire a portfolio of natural gas generation facilities from LS Power Equity Advisors, will double NRG's power-generation capacity, the company says.
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NRG Energy (NRG) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG Energy (NRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.80 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.80 per share a year ago.
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NRG Energy's Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG's first-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues increase year over year. Adjusted EBITDA also increases during the same period.
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NRG Energy to Acquire LS Power Portfolio in $12 Billion Deal
Published: May 12, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
NRG Energy has agreed to acquire LS Power's portfolio of natural gas generation facilities and power plant platform in a cash-and-stock deal with an enterprise value of about $12 billion.
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NRG Energy, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Reaffirms 2025 Financial Guidance
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today reports GAAP Net Income of $750 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. GAAP EPS — basic is $3.70, Cash Provided by Operating Activities is $855 million, Adjusted Net Income is $531 million, Adjusted EPS is $2.68, Adjusted EBITDA is $1,126 million, and Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments (FCFbG) is $293 million for the first quarter of 2025. “NRG achieved exceptional financial and operational performance in the first q.
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NRG Energy to buy power generation assets from LS Power in $12 billion deal
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. utility NRG Energy said on Monday it would acquire natural gas generation facilities and a virtual power plant from LS Power in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $12 billion.
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NRG Energy Inc. to Acquire Premier Power Portfolio from LS Power; Transforming Generation Fleet for Growing Demand
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
HOUSTON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE: NRG) and LS Power Equity Advisors, LLC (“LS Power”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which NRG will acquire a portfolio of natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant (C&I VPP) platform from LS Power (the “Portfolio”) in a cash and common stock transaction valued at approximately $12.0 billion Enterprise Value, representing an acquisition multiple of.
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AES vs. NRG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors with an interest in Utility - Electric Power stocks have likely encountered both AES (AES) and NRG Energy (NRG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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NRG Energy: For Those Who Know About Long-Term Investments
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The investment in NRG Energy becomes reliable because the company maintains all-time high stock prices, while its financial health grows and its dividend continues to expand steadily. The NRG stock price has increased by 256% throughout the last five years, while outperforming Utilities sector returns by delivering a total return of +318% which shows promising growth potential. The company's market position and future growth prospects receive support from its natural gas plant investments and AI-driven energy efficiency initiatives and solid financial performance.
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NRG Energy (NRG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NRG (NRG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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About NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
- IPO Date 2003-12-02
- Website https://www.nrg.com
- Industry Independent Power Producers
- CEO Dr. Lawrence Stephen Coben Ph.D.
- Employees 15637