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NRG Energy NYSE:NRG Stock Report

Last Price

US$149.07

Market Cap

US$29.1b

7D

-5.0%

1Y

85.6%

Updated

11 Jun, 2025

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NRG Energy, Inc.

NYSE:NRG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$29.1b

NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Overview

Operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. More details

NRG fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Trading at 55.3% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 3.83% per year

Risk Analysis

Has a high level of debt

Significant insider selling over the past 3 months


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Consensus Narrative from 8 Analysts

Partnerships With GE Vernova And Kiewit Will Accelerate Capacity Expansion

Key Takeaways Expansion in Texas and strategic partnerships aim to capitalize on growing power demand, enhancing revenue and operational efficiency through new capacity development. Focused shareholder returns and collaborations position NRG to benefit from electrification trends and rising power prices, driving margins and EPS growth.
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US$115.81
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28.7% overvalued intrinsic discount
5.82%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Consensus Narrative from 8 Analysts

Electrification, Digitalization And Decentralization Will Fuel Resilient Energy Solutions

Key Takeaways Surging electricity demand and digital infrastructure growth position NRG for sustained revenue and margin expansion through premium contracts and advanced energy solutions. Strategic partnerships, speed-to-market, and leveraging its retail base enable NRG to capture rising power prices, drive new profit streams, and achieve durable, above-market growth.
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US$165.00
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9.7% undervalued intrinsic discount
9.86%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Rising Spending And Supply Constraints Will Shape Power Market Opportunities

Key Takeaways Rising capital expenditures and potential supply chain delays may strain cash flow and impact revenue growth. Aggressive capital return policy may limit investment in growth, affecting future earnings potential.
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US$53.85
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for NRG Energy
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$149.07
52 Week HighUS$162.33
52 Week LowUS$65.11
Beta1.14
1 Month Change-1.02%
3 Month Change63.96%
1 Year Change85.64%
3 Year Change281.16%
5 Year Change343.79%
Change since IPO1,448.78%

Recent News & Updates

NRG Energy Crushes Q1 2025 Earnings: A Quality AI Infrastructure Play

Jun 03

Results: NRG Energy, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

May 15
Results: NRG Energy, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

Recent updates

NRG Energy Crushes Q1 2025 Earnings: A Quality AI Infrastructure Play

Jun 03

Results: NRG Energy, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

May 15
Results: NRG Energy, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Shares Leap 40% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

May 04
NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Shares Leap 40% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

NRG Energy: Attractively Priced As Demand Ratchets Up

Mar 11

We Like The Quality Of NRG Energy's (NYSE:NRG) Earnings

Mar 10
We Like The Quality Of NRG Energy's (NYSE:NRG) Earnings

Is There Now An Opportunity In NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

Jan 14
Is There Now An Opportunity In NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

NRG Energy: Soaring Consumer Demand Sees Its Upside Potential

Jan 14

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Dec 24
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

NRG Energy: Electrifying Growth, But Overvalued

Dec 18

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Dec 03
NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

NRG Energy: I'm Buying The Growth In Texas And Beyond

Nov 09

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

Sep 09
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

NRG Energy: Decent Valuation To Add This Strong Utility Player In Your Portfolio

Sep 04

NRG: Darkhorse AI Energy Play

Aug 27
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Texas Energy Ventures Face Market Fluctuations And Critical Risks

Pursuit of new projects and reliance on volatile power markets may increase NRG Energy's financial unpredictability, affecting cash flows and earnings stability.

Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Aug 05
Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

Jul 15
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

NRG Energy: Fundamentals Remain Strong, Staying With The Buy Rating Despite Recent Rally

May 16

NRG Energy, Inc. - Changes Within Has Been Quick And Impressive

Feb 14

NRG Energy: Well-Positioned For Long-Term Growth

Feb 06

Lights Still On At NRG Energy, Rated Hold As Earnings Overshadowed By Share Price

Nov 20

NRG Energy: Vivint Now A Major Contributor, Eyeing Further Upsides From Here

Sep 11

Shareholder Returns

NRGUS Electric UtilitiesUS Market
7D-5.0%0.2%1.2%
1Y85.6%14.5%11.2%

Return vs Industry: NRG exceeded the US Electric Utilities industry which returned 14.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NRG exceeded the US Market which returned 11.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NRG's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NRG volatility
NRG Average Weekly Movement10.5%
Electric Utilities Industry Average Movement3.4%
Market Average Movement7.7%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market17.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market4.0%

Stable Share Price: NRG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: NRG's weekly volatility (10%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
198915,637Larry Cobenwww.nrg.com

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through Texas; East; West/Services/Other; Vivint Smart Home; and Corporate Activities segments. The company produces and sells electricity generated using coal, oil, solar, and battery storage; natural gas; and a cloud-based home platform, including hardware, software, sales, installation, customer service, technical support, and professional monitoring solutions.

NRG Energy, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do NRG Energy's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NRG fundamental statistics
Market capUS$29.07b
Earnings (TTM)US$1.30b
Revenue (TTM)US$29.29b
22.5x
P/E Ratio
1.0x
P/S Ratio

Is NRG overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NRG income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$29.29b
Cost of RevenueUS$23.00b
Gross ProfitUS$6.29b
Other ExpensesUS$4.99b
EarningsUS$1.30b

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)6.63
Gross Margin21.47%
Net Profit Margin4.43%
Debt/Equity Ratio388.8%

How did NRG perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.2%
Current Dividend Yield
27%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/06/11 11:02
End of Day Share Price 2025/06/11 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

NRG Energy, Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Daniel FordBarclays
James ThalackerBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Julien Dumoulin-SmithBofA Global Research