NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NRG
  • Rev/Share 115.4439
  • Book/Share -108.949
  • PB 12.7263
  • Debt/Equity 4.8584
  • CurrentRatio 0.0508
  • ROIC -0.1744

 

  • MktCap 29044965600.0
  • FreeCF/Share 7.0765
  • PFCF 20.9409
  • PE 55.7811
  • Debt/Assets 24.9238
  • DivYield 0.0116
  • ROE 0.2075

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • 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 Barclays -- Overweight -- $197 June 26, 2025
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

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NRG
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Brendan Mulhern - Corporate Participant Bruce Chung - EVP & CFO Lawrence Stephen Coben - President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Robert J. Gaudette - Executive VP, President of NRG Business & Wholesale Operations Conference Call Participants Agnieszka Anna Storozynski - Seaport Research Partners Carly S.

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NRG Energy Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
NRG
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG's Q2 earnings and revenues beat estimates, with higher year-over-year sales and strong shareholder returns despite rising costs.

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NRG Closes on Texas Energy Fund Loan for 456 MW Natural Gas Generation Project
NRG
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) executed a loan agreement with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and received initial funding for two new natural gas units at the company's existing TH Wharton power plant as a part of the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Loan Program. The combined 456 MW nameplate capacity units are expected to start bringing reliable power to the constrained Houston load zone in Summer 2026. “Demand for electricity across Texas is surging, and we're wo.

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NRG Energy (NRG) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
NRG
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG (NRG) possesses 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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Ex-Dividend Reminder: NRG Energy, Emera And Pinnacle West Capital
EMA, NRG, PNW
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

On 8/1/25, NRG Energy, Emera, and Pinnacle West Capital will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. NRG Energy will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.44 on 8/15/25, Emera will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.725 on 8/15/25, and Pinnacle West Capital will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.895 on 9/2/25.

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
NRG
Published: July 30, 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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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
AWK, NRG
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
NRG
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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.

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Why NRG (NRG) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
NRG
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG (NRG) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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These 2 Utilities Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
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Published: July 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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NRG and Reliant Commit $500,000 to Support Texas Flood Relief Efforts
NRG
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CentralTexas--In support of our fellow Texans impacted by the recent devastating flooding in Central Texas, NRG (NYSE: NRG) and Reliant today announced an initial commitment of $500,000 for disaster relief. This funding aims to provide both immediate and long-term support for overall recovery efforts, first responders, and related mental health needs. NRG and Reliant's commitment includes direct funding for the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and Central Texas Community Foundation, as.

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Why NRG Energy (NRG) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Is NRG (NRG) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
NRG
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Investors Heavily Search NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): Here is What You Need to Know
NRG
Published: July 03, 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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These are the best-performing stocks of H1 2025
CVS, GE, GEV, HWM, JBL, NRG, PLTR, STX, UBER
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

With the first half of 2025 now behind us, the stock market has seen its share of volatility.

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Is NRG (NRG) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
NRG
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG (NRG) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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NRG or VST: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
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Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors with an interest in Utility - Electric Power stocks have likely encountered both NRG Energy (NRG) and Vistra Corp. (VST). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Can NRG Energy Meet the Surging Power Needs of the Data Center Boom?
NRG
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG is gradually increasing its production volume to meet the growing demand for power from data centers.

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NRG vs. NEE: Which U.S. Power Stock Has Better Investment Potential?
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Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG and NEE continue to expand their clean energy generation portfolio and efficiently serve their customers in the United States.

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Can Emission Reduction Initiatives Drive Growth for NRG Stock?
NRG
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NRG Energy has taken initiatives to cut emissions and aims to achieve net-zero emission levels by 2050.

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Here's Why NRG Energy (NRG) is a Strong Growth Stock
NRG
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Can Market Expansion and Operational Efficiency Support NRG's Growth?
NRG
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
NRG
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
GE, HWM, MOS, NRG, NVDA, PLTR, TSLA
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?
NRG
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
NRG
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
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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?
NRG
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?
NRG
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
NRG
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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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.