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Zacks Investment Research7/28/2026Positive
NRG
NRG Energy Inc.NYSEUTILITIESUTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$27.77B
P/E Ratio
148.37
EPS
$0.92
Beta
1.20
52W High
$189.38
52W Low
$120.11
50-Day MA
$135.34
200-Day MA
$153.97
Dividend Yield
1.30%
Profit Margin
0.74%
Forward P/E
14.41
PEG Ratio
0.63
About NRG Energy Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc. is a large American energy company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was formerly the wholesale arm of Northern States Power Company (NSP), which became Xcel Energy, but became independent in 2000. NRG Energy is involved in energy generation and retail electricity.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $32.38B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $5.33B |
| EBITDA | $2.26B |
| Operating Margin | 3.64% |
| Return on Equity | 6.25% |
| Return on Assets | 2.24% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $164.18 |
| Book Value | $19.85 |
| Price-to-Book | 6.82 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.83 |
| EV/Revenue | 1.625 |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.19 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -85.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 19.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $210.99M |
| Float | $210.11M |
| % Insiders | 4.41% |
| % Institutions | 95.17% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
57.65%
HV 20-Day
46.03%
HV 30-Day
44.34%
HV 60-Day
47.68%
HV Rank
43.7%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($197.53 target)
3
Strong Buy11
Buy2
Hold1
Strong SellLatest News
NRG Energy (NRG) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
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.
Zacks Investment Research7/28/2026Neutral
Can NRG's Capital Allocation Strategy Drive Shareholder Returns?
NRG Energy plans to return $1.4 billion to shareholders in 2026 while investing in data centers, power demand and Texas projects.
Zacks Investment Research7/24/2026Neutral
Here is What to Know Beyond Why NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Trending Stock
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.
Zacks Investment Research7/22/2026Positive
Can NRG's Expanding Generation Fleet Drive Long-Term Growth?
NRG Energy's expanded generation fleet, new Texas capacity and data center deals position it to capture rising power demand and support long-term earnings growth.
Zacks Investment Research7/17/2026Positive
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Zacks Investment Research7/17/2026Positive
NRG Energy (NRG) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
NRG Energy (NRG) closed the most recent trading day at $140.48, moving +2.18% from the previous trading session.
Zacks Investment Research7/9/2026Positive
Is Trending Stock NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) a Buy Now?
NRG (NRG) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Zacks Investment Research7/9/2026Positive
NRG Energy to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 4, 2026
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) plans to report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. EST (8:00 a.m. CST). The company will issue a press release regarding the second quarter 2026 financial results prior to the conference call, and it will be available on the NRG website at www.nrg.com. The live webcast and presentation materials can be accessed at investor.
Business Wire7/7/2026Neutral
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24/7 Wall Street7/6/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 7/29/2026