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- symbol NRG
- Rev/Share 149.8316
- Book/Share 11.6735
- PB 14.0447
- Debt/Equity 4.8584
- CurrentRatio 0.9333
- ROIC 0.0784
- MktCap 31712979988.0
- FreeCF/Share 7.1122
- PFCF 22.7496
- PE 61.5598
- Debt/Assets 0.4615
- DivYield 0.0105
- ROE 0.2075
- Rating B-
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- 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 | Scotiabank | -- | Sector Outperform | -- | $212 | Sept. 22, 2025 |
| Initiation | NRG | Melius | -- | Buy | -- | $308 | Aug. 20, 2025 |
| 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 |
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Sentiment: Positive
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Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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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Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Can Emission Reduction Initiatives Drive Growth for NRG Stock?
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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Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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
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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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Published: June 11, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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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?
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Is Trending Stock NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) a Buy Now?
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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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Published: June 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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
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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
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Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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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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Published: May 21, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: May 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
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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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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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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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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