NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
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Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $22.27B
- P/E (TTM)
- 27.73
- Forward P/E
- 9.47
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.82
- Dividend yield
- 1.76% ($1.87)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 3, 2026
- 52-week range
- 93.36 – 189.96
- Day range
- 104.43 – 109.69
- Volume / Avg
- 2.55M / 2.88M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 210.21M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
NRG stock today
Shares of NRG Energy (NRG) are trading lower on Oct 8 at $105.94, a drop of 2.46% or $2.67 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.59% decline. Shares are 44.2% below their 52-week high of $189.96, set on Feb 25, 2026 and 13.5% above the 52-week low of $93.36, near the bottom of the past year's range. NRG is down 31.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 33.2%.
At 27.7x trailing earnings, NRG Energy trades above the peer-group median of 20.1x. Its forward P/E of 9.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. NRG Energy's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. NRG Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.87 per share, a 1.76% yield at the current price.
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About NRG Energy
Company profileNRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services.
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, NRG Energy generated $30.71 billion in revenue, up 9.2% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $864.0 million (-23.2% year over year), for a net margin of 2.8% versus a median of 4.0% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 19.4% (down from 21.4%) and operating margin 6.0%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $30.71B | $28.13B | $28.82B | $31.54B | $26.99B |
| Growth | +9.18% | -2.40% | -8.62% | +16.87% | +196.81% |
| Net income | $864.00M | $1.13B | $-202.00M | $1.22B | $2.19B |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.01 | $4.99 | $-1.12 | $5.17 | $8.93 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (16 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$185.50+75.10%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 10
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $3.48
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 4, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.31 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.87
- Dividend yield
- 1.76%
- Last payment
- $0.475
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 3, 2026
NRG news
All NRG newsNRG Energy peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESEversource Energy (D/B/A) | 65.56 | +0.49% | $24.69B | vs NRG |
| EIXEdison International | 54.15 | -0.49% | $20.84B | vs NRG |
| CNPCenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) | 38.44 | -0.23% | $25.32B | vs NRG |
| PPLPPL Corporation | 33.92 | -0.10% | $25.52B | vs NRG |
| FEFirstEnergy Corp. | 44.83 | +0.56% | $25.94B | vs NRG |
| DTEDTE Energy Company | 127.04 | -0.16% | $26.44B | vs NRG |
| FTSFortis Inc. | 53.27 | +0.47% | $27.22B | vs NRG |
| TLNTalen Energy Corporation | 363.58 | -3.90% | $17.20B | vs NRG |
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NRG Energy stock FAQ
What is NRG Energy's stock price today?
NRG last traded at $105.94 as of Oct 8, 2:37 PM EDT, down 2.46% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does NRG Energy pay a dividend?
Yes. NRG Energy pays $1.87 per share annually, a 1.76% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.475 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 3, 2026.
When is NRG Energy's next earnings date?
NRG Energy is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $3.48.
What is NRG's P/E ratio?
NRG trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 27.73 and a forward P/E of 9.47, compared with a median of 20.1 for its closest peers.
Is NRG Energy in the S&P 500?
Yes. NRG Energy (NRG) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is NRG Energy's CEO?
Mr. Robert J. Gaudette is the chief executive officer of NRG Energy Inc., which has about 16,702 employees.
Has NRG ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent NRG stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 1, 2007.