NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Trending Stock
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Published: March 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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VST vs. NRG: Which Utility Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
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Published: February 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy edges out Vistra with stronger ROE, higher yield and better recent performance.

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: February 24, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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NRG Energy (NRG) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
NRG
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy (NRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.52 per share a year ago.

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NRG Energy Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Expectations
NRG
Published: February 24, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG tops Q4 EPS estimates, delivers a 45.9% revenue beat, boosts shareholder returns, and issues 2026 earnings and cash flow guidance.

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NRG Energy Doubles Generation Capacity and Targets 14% EPS Growth Through 2030
NRG
Published: February 24, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy ( NYSE:NRG ) reported Q4 2025 earnings before the open this morning, posting a strong full-year performance headlined by a 21% jump in adjusted EPS.

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Is Trending Stock NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) a Buy Now?
NRG
Published: February 11, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG Energy Reports 2025 Customer Savings Through Responsive Economic Dispatch Program
NRG
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

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 innovative program empowers commercial and industrial customers to reduce or shift their energy use during periods of peak demand. In turn, customers can receive financial rewards for their flexibility while supporting grid reliability and sustainability. By supporting the grid during periods of pe.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in NRG (NRG): Read This Before Placing a Bet
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Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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NRG Energy Vs. NextEra Energy: AI Data Centers, Dividends, And Total Returns
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy has dramatically outperformed NextEra Energy and the S&P 500 over the past five years. Last week, NRG received all approvals needed to close the LS Power acquisition and did exactly that last Friday. Today, I will provide an advanced peak at NRG's Q4 earnings expectations (due out on Feb. 27) and discuss the debt load taken on for the LS Power acquisition.

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NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
NRG
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

NRG Energy (NRG) concluded the recent trading session at $149.11, signifying a -2.31% move from its prior day's close.

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
NRG
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG Energy Receives All Regulatory Approvals for LS Power Portfolio Acquisition
NRG
Published: January 26, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

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 natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform (C&I VPP) from LS Power. NRG received antitrust clearance from the DOJ on January 23, 2026, and previously received approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the New York State P.

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Investors Heavily Search NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): Here is What You Need to Know
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Analysts Think NRG (NRG) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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Why NRG Energy (NRG) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Trending Stock
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Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG (NRG) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
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Published: December 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG Energy (NRG) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: December 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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ChatGPT Turns Three. 5 Stocks Which Have Soared in the AI Era and What Comes Next.
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Published: December 01, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Nvidia and Broadcom are taking the headlines in the AI battle but there are other companies which have won big since the launch of ChatGPT.

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: November 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG vs. NEE: Which Utility Stock Is the Smarter Investment for Now?
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Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG's surging earnings estimates, high ROE and strong price gains sharpen its edge in a shifting clean-energy utilities market compared with NEE.

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NRG Outperforms Industry in a Year: Buy, Hold or Sell the Stock?
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Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG's 75% one-year surge, strategic acquisitions and rising data center demand fuel momentum despite a premium valuation.

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NRG Energy Receives FERC & NYSPSC Approval for LS Power Portfolio Acquisition
NRG
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), today announced that it has received approval from both the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) relating to the previously announced acquisition of a portfolio of natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform from LS Power. These approvals mark a key milestone in advancing an acquisition that will double NRG's generation capac.

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NRG Expands “Meals for Millions” to Support Families Across the Country
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), together with its brands Reliant and Vivint, today announced a more than $400,000 commitment to food banks and hunger relief organizations through its Meals for Millions initiative. This effort, along with hundreds of employee volunteer hours, comes at a critical time for millions of families. Through PositiveNRG, the company's charitable giving program, NRG is partnering with local and regional organizations to strengthen food assistance.

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Here's Why NRG Energy (NRG) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: November 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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NRG Energy Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, '25 EPS View Raised
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Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG beats Q3 earnings and revenue forecasts, boosting its 2025 outlook and shareholder return plans.

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NRG Energy (NRG) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
NRG
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy (NRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.75 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.85 per share a year ago.

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About NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

  • IPO Date 2003-12-02
  • Website https://www.nrg.com
  • Industry Independent Power Producers
  • CEO Lawrence Stephen Coben
  • Employees 15637

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated power company in the United States. It operates through Texas, East, and West. The company is involved in the producing, selling, and delivering electricity and related products and services to approximately 6 million residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers. It generates electricity using natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage. The company also provides system power, distributed generation, renewable products, backup generation, storage and distributed solar, demand response, and energy efficiency, and advisory services, as well as carbon management and specialty services; and on-site energy solutions. In addition, it trades in electric power, natural gas, and related commodities; environmental products; weather products; and financial products, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. Further, the company procures fuels; provides transportation services; and directly sells energy, services, and products and services to retail customers under the NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, it owns and leases power generation portfolio with approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity at 25 plants. NRG Energy, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.