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    NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)

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    UTILITIES • UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS • NYSE

    $110.08
    -1.04 (-0.94%)

    Market Cap: $23.36B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    50%(20/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +31.83%

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.87
    Range$1.78 - $4.05
    5 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    1
    0
    7d
    2
    2
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$2.82-1.8%
    60d ago$3.16+10.1%
    30d ago$3.17+10.7%
    7d ago$2.87+0.0%
    Current$2.87
    Revenue Consensus
    $9.5B
    Range$8.8B - $10.7B
    4 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$2.49
    Range$1.65 - $2.99
    10 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $9.6B
    Range$5.3B - $13.7B
    8 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$2.49---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$2.87---
    Jun 26
    		$1.49$1.66-10.24%Miss-13.9%
    Mar 26
    		$1.49$1.73-13.87%Miss-44.4%
    Dec 25
    		$1.04$1.02+1.96%Beat-31.6%
    Sep 25
    		$2.78$2.13+30.52%Beat+50.3%
    Jun 25
    		$1.73$1.65+4.85%Beat-48.7%
    Mar 25
    		$2.68$1.69+58.58%Beat+16.0%
    Dec 24
    		$1.52$0.94+61.77%Beat-7.3%
    Sep 24
    		$1.85$1.95-5.13%Miss+31.2%
    Jun 24
    		$3.37$1.55+117.42%Beat+169.6%
    Mar 24
    		$2.31$0.66+250.00%Beat+225.4%
    Dec 23
    		$1.64N/A-56.38%Miss+248.9%
    Sep 23
    		$1.41N/A-64.75%Miss+386.2%
    Jun 23
    		$1.25$2.44-48.77%Miss-42.1%
    Mar 23
    		$0.71$1.20-40.83%Miss+222.7%
    Dec 22
    		$0.47N/A-68.87%Miss+127.2%
    Sep 22
    		$0.29N/A-73.15%Miss-77.7%
    Jun 22
    		$2.16$0.63+242.86%Beat-50.9%
    Mar 22
    		$0.22N/A-65.08%Miss-93.9%
    Dec 21
    		$-1.73$0.12-1541.67%Miss-765.4%
    Sep 21
    		$1.30N/A-56.95%Miss-17.2%
    Jun 21
    		$4.40$0.88+400.00%Beat+296.4%
    Mar 21
    		$3.61$0.13+2676.92%Beat+702.2%
    Dec 20
    		$0.26$0.37-29.73%Miss-39.5%
    Sep 20
    		$1.57$1.93-18.65%Miss-30.2%
    Jun 20
    		$1.11$1.16-4.31%Miss+32.1%
    Mar 20
    		$0.45$0.83-45.78%Miss+2.3%
    Dec 19
    		$0.43$0.59-27.12%Miss+338.9%
    Sep 19
    		$2.25$1.87+20.32%Beat+66.7%
    Jun 19
    		$0.84$0.84+0.00%Beat-22.9%
    Mar 19
    		$0.44$0.38+15.79%Beat-15.4%
    Dec 18
    		$-0.18$0.03-700.00%Miss-172.0%
    Sep 18
    		$1.35$1.00+35.00%Beat+50.0%
    Jun 18
    		$1.09$0.65+67.69%Beat+109.6%
    Mar 18
    		$0.52$0.60-13.33%Miss+233.3%
    Dec 17
    		$0.25$0.26-3.85%Miss+256.3%
    Sep 17
    		$0.90$0.70+28.57%Beat+28.6%
    Jun 17
    		$0.52$0.28+85.71%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$-0.39$-0.48+18.75%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$-0.16$-0.29+44.83%Beat-
    Sep 16
    		$0.70$0.70+0.00%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield1.69%
    Annual/Share$1.86
    Payout Ratio25.19%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsFeb, May, Aug, Nov

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+7.93%
    5Y CAGR+7.96%
    View NRG's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio16.19EV/EBITDA12.85x
    Price/FCF66.43xFCF Yield1.51%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin2.56%Operating Margin12.80%
    ROE23.80%ROIC6.14%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity4.79xInterest Coverage1.90x
    Current Ratio0.97xQuick Ratio0.89x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta1.20Avg Volume3.26M
    52-Week High$188.7152-Week Low$110.65

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$114.17
    SMA 20$117.22
    SMA 50$129.50
    SMA 200$146.86
    EMA 10$114.45
    EMA 20$118.19
    EMA 50$125.84
    EMA 200$139.77

    MACD

    Line: -4.89Signal: -4.62Hist: -0.27

    ADX

    ADX: 20.5+DI: 15.3-DI: 29.0

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon UpN/A
    Aroon Down100.0
    PSAR$119.95

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$125.51
    Lower Band$108.93
    %B Position1414%(Upper)
    Band Width0.07

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    37.7

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K9.9
    Stoch %D16.1
    Williams %R-92.2
    ROC (10d)-10.0%
    Momentum-12.29
    CCI (20d)-162.1
    MFI (14d)31.2

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$5.36(4.9%)
    StdDev (20d)4.14
    Hist Vol69.5%(High)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$109.83
    OBV13.1M
    AD Line-632.0M
    CMF (20d)-0.479

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)3.3M
    Vol Ratio1.1x
    VWMA (20d)$116.84

    Pivot Points

    R3$118.36
    R2$116.72
    R1$113.92
    Pivot Point$112.28
    S1$109.48
    S2$107.85
    S3$105.05

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-19.32
    Ultimate Osc32.6
    KST-128.66

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$11.06B$10.30B$7.75B$7.63B$6.74B$8.59B$6.82B$7.22B$6.66B$7.43B$6.81B$7.95B
    Cost of Revenue$9.45B$9.45B$5.21B$6.60B$5.63B$6.56B$4.87B$7.24B$4.33B$5.66B$6.37B$6.41B
    Gross Profit$1.61B$850.00M$2.54B$1.03B$1.11B$2.02B$1.95B$-16,000,000$2.33B$1.77B$442.00M$1.54B
    Operating Expenses$562.00M$593.00M$2.29B$612.00M$1.07B$890.00M$994.00M$796.00M$921.00M$895.00M$-395,000,000$979.00M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$562.00M$593.00M$717.00M$612.00M$724.00M$549.00M$292.00M$645.00M$592.00M$591.00M$448.00M$638.00M
    Operating Income$1.05B$257.00M$251.00M$422.00M$43.00M$1.13B$954.00M$-812,000,000$1.41B$872.00M$837.00M$561.00M
    Interest Income$0$0$236.00M$186.00M$147.00M$161.00M$116.00M$207.00M$0$0$0$167.00M
    Interest Expense$310.00M$285.00M$278.00M$188.00M$143.00M$163.00M$123.00M$213.00M$163.00M$152.00M$195.00M$173.00M
    Income Before Tax$663.00M$83.00M$8.00M$238.00M$-153,000,000$985.00M$715.00M$-1,014,000,000$1.05B$695.00M$653.00M$408.00M
    Income Tax Expense$157.00M$-42,000,000$-58,000,000$86.00M$-49,000,000$235.00M$72.00M$-247,000,000$314.00M$184.00M$171.00M$65.00M
    Net Income$506.00M$125.00M$66.00M$152.00M$-104,000,000$750.00M$643.00M$-767,000,000$738.00M$511.00M$482.00M$343.00M
    EBITDA$1.99B$237.00M$1.21B$786.00M$339.00M$1.47B$1.20B$-449,000,000$1.57B$1.18B$1.17B$1.03B
    EBIT$1.51B$-202,000,000$286.00M$426.00M$-5,000,000$1.15B$838.00M$-801,000,000$1.22B$847.00M$848.00M$581.00M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Government Contracts

    Gov Obligations (TTM)
    $167000
    Gov Obligations / Revenue
    0.0%
    Obligations YoY
    N/A
    Active Awards
    1
    New Awards (TTM)
    0
    Avg Remaining Term
    1.9 mo

    Top agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration at 100.0% of trailing twelve month obligations across 1 agencies

    Federal contract obligations are bookings recorded by the awarding agency, not recognized revenue. They can exceed 100% of revenue and can be negative when contracts are de-obligated. Source: USAspending.gov prime awards, data through Jul 31, 2026.

    News

    NRG Energy Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

    NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) shares fell by 1.49% on Thursday, closing at $114.41, despite a positive overall trading session for the stock market. This underperformance broke a two-day winning streak for the company's stock. The S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw gains on the same day.

    MarketWatch•8/27/26•
    Neutral

    NRG Energy (NRG) Q1 2026 Earnings: Results, Market Reaction & History

    NRG Energy reported mixed results for Q1 2026, with revenue beating estimates at $10.26 billion but adjusted EPS missing expectations at $1.49 due to unrealized non-cash losses from mark-to-market hedges and higher interest expenses. Despite the earnings shortfall and a subsequent 7.5% drop in share price, management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for adjusted EBITDA and EPS, signaling confidence in the company's future economic performance. The company highlighted strong growth in Vivint Smart Home, progress on Texas Energy Fund projects, and plans for share repurchases and dividends.

    24/7 Wall St.•8/27/26•
    Neutral

    Is NRG Energy (NRG) Undervalued On Regulatory Uncertainty And A 30% Share Price Slide?

    NRG Energy (NRG) stock has seen a 30% share price slide due to regulatory uncertainty, despite strong long-term gains. Analysts suggest the stock is significantly undervalued based on long-term cash flow expectations and growth in data centers, electrification, and smart home offerings, projecting a fair value of $198.06. However, its current P/E ratio of 30x is higher than industry averages, signaling potential overvaluation by the market.

    Sahm•8/27/26•
    Neutral

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    Man Group plc has invested $55.74 million in Edison International, acquiring 748,652 shares, which represents a 0.19% stake in the company. Edison International recently reported strong quarterly earnings with an EPS of $1.54, surpassing analyst expectations, and maintains a "Hold" consensus rating with a 4.7% annualized dividend yield. The company's stock performance and financial health are detailed, alongside other institutional investor activities.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Hsbc Holdings PLC Takes $261.27 Million Position in Edison International $EIX

    Hsbc Holdings PLC has acquired a new position in Edison International, purchasing over 3.5 million shares valued at approximately $261.27 million during the second quarter. This move makes Hsbc Holdings PLC a significant institutional holder, owning 0.91% of Edison International. The article details Edison International's stock performance, recent earnings, dividend announcement, and varying analyst ratings.

    MarketBeat•8/26/26•
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    Frequently Asked Questions About NRG

    What is NRG's current dividend yield?
    NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a current dividend yield of 1.69%.
    Does NRG pay dividends?
    Yes, NRG Energy Inc. pays dividends with a current yield of 1.69%.
    What is NRG's P/E ratio?
    NRG Energy Inc. has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.19.
    What is NRG's market cap?
    NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a market capitalization of $23.36B with a current stock price of $110.08.

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