NRG Energy Future Growth

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NRG Energy's earnings are forecast to decline at 5.7% per annum while its annual revenue is expected to grow at 4% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 6.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 43.2% in 3 years.

Key information

-5.7%

Earnings growth rate

6.2%

EPS growth rate

Electric Utilities earnings growth	7.9%
Revenue growth rate	4.0%
Future return on equity	43.2%
Analyst coverage	Low
Last updated	28 May 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

May 22

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

May 16

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) 28% Share Price Climb

Mar 20

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

Nov 20

What Does NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 25

Calculating The Fair Value Of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

Sep 13

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

Sep 11

What Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Doing?

Jul 14

NRG: Go Back To The Basics To Deliver Returns

Jul 04

NRG Energy's Analyst Day Underlines Its Commitment To Controversial 'All In' Retail Model

Jun 23

NRG Energy - Seeking Identity

Jun 05

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3775

Apr 23

Industry Analysts Just Made A Stunning Upgrade To Their NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Revenue Forecasts

Mar 22

NRG Energy GAAP EPS of $5.17, revenue of $31.54B, reaffirms FY Adjusted EBITDA guidance

Feb 16

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

Jan 30

NRG Energy dividend declines by 7.3% to $0.35

Jan 20

NRG Energy's deal for Vivint Smart Home an abrupt turn from cash return story

Dec 06

NRG Energy Q3 Earnings Preview

Nov 04

At US$42.36, Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Worth Looking At Closely?

Oct 24

NRG Energy declares $0.35 dividend

Oct 21

NRG Energy: A Fairly-Valued Utility Battling Market Risks, Shares Rangebound

Sep 26

Here's Why We Think NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Is Well Worth Watching

Aug 09

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:NRG - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2026	31,959	1,146	2,416	2,522	5
12/31/2025	31,411	1,107	2,289	2,582	5
12/31/2024	29,598	1,173	2,061	2,371	4
3/31/2024	28,530	1,577	1,106	1,644	N/A
12/31/2023	28,823	-256	-843	-221	N/A
9/30/2023	29,871	-1,817	-2,497	-1,860	N/A
6/30/2023	30,435	-2,076	-4,410	-3,857	N/A
3/31/2023	31,369	-1,854	-3,369	-2,914	N/A
12/31/2022	31,543	1,221	-13	360	N/A
9/30/2022	30,734	1,889	86	396	N/A
6/30/2022	28,833	3,440	3,009	3,305	N/A
3/31/2022	26,794	4,005	2,807	3,086	N/A
12/31/2021	26,989	2,187	224	493	N/A
9/30/2021	21,970	2,441	2,035	2,306	N/A
6/30/2021	18,170	1,072	1,260	1,522	N/A
3/31/2021	15,165	307	478	712	N/A
12/31/2020	9,093	510	1,597	1,837	N/A
9/30/2020	9,261	4,144	1,672	1,902	N/A
6/30/2020	9,448	4,269	1,451	1,680	N/A
3/31/2020	9,675	4,144	1,470	1,712	N/A
12/31/2019	9,821	4,117	1,196	1,413	N/A
9/30/2019	9,618	564	988	1,207	N/A
6/30/2019	9,582	455	1,091	1,289	N/A
3/31/2019	9,578	270	667	936	N/A
12/31/2018	9,478	460	1,008	1,377	N/A
9/30/2018	9,314	-788	1,549	1,941	N/A
6/30/2018	9,094	-860	2,095	2,049	N/A
3/31/2018	8,757	-748	1,924	2,027	N/A
12/31/2017	9,074	-1,161	N/A	1,610	N/A
9/30/2017	9,430	-644	N/A	1,083	N/A
6/30/2017	10,111	-700	N/A	1,351	N/A
3/31/2017	10,235	-895	N/A	1,467	N/A
12/31/2016	8,915	-766	N/A	1,908	N/A
9/30/2016	11,339	-6,289	N/A	1,658	N/A
6/30/2016	12,352	-6,365	N/A	1,662	N/A
3/31/2016	13,504	-6,304	N/A	1,603	N/A
12/31/2015	12,328	-6,297	N/A	1,349	N/A
9/30/2015	15,855	-13	N/A	1,788	N/A
6/30/2015	15,990	92	N/A	1,598	N/A
3/31/2015	16,211	11	N/A	1,379	N/A
12/31/2014	15,868	78	N/A	1,510	N/A
9/30/2014	14,471	-291	N/A	1,561	N/A
6/30/2014	13,392	-340	N/A	1,718	N/A
3/31/2014	12,700	-119	N/A	1,785	N/A
12/31/2013	11,295	-395	N/A	1,270	N/A
9/30/2013	10,563	154	N/A	914	N/A
6/30/2013	9,404	34	N/A	486	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: NRG's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.7% per year).

Earnings vs Market: NRG's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: NRG's earnings are forecast to decline over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: NRG's revenue (4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: NRG's revenue (4% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: NRG's Return on Equity is forecast to be very high in 3 years time (43.2%).

NRG Energy Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target increased by 7.2% to US$78.88

Price target increased by 8.6% to US$73.56

Price target increased by 9.0% to US$67.70

Price target increased by 10% to US$64.90

Price target increased by 9.5% to US$53.64

Price target increased by 12% to US$46.44

Recent updates

Price target increased by 7.2% to US$78.88

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

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

Price target increased by 8.6% to US$73.56

First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind

Upcoming dividend of US$0.41 per share

Price target increased by 9.0% to US$67.70

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.41 announced

NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 07, 2024

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock, Payable on May 15, 2024

Price target increased by 10% to US$64.90

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Leadership Changes

Executive Vice President of Smart Home recently sold US$3.1m worth of stock

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) 28% Share Price Climb

Executive Vice President of NRG Home notifies of intention to sell stock

NRG Energy, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Apr 25, 2024

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

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

Health Check: How Prudently Does NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Use Debt?

NRG Energy: Well-Positioned For Long-Term Growth

Price target increased by 9.5% to US$53.64

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 15, 2024

NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 28, 2024

Executive VP of Legal & General Counsel exercised options to buy US$777k worth of stock.

Market Cool On NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Revenues

NRG Energy, Inc. Appoints Gerald Alfred Spencer as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company Effective December 4, 2023

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Management Changes

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

Price target increased by 12% to US$46.44

NRG Energy, Inc. Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023

Third quarter 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 02, 2023

What Does NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Indicate?

Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per share at 3.7% yield

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on November 15, 2023

Calculating The Fair Value Of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

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

Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.26 (vs US$2.17 in 2Q 2022)

NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 08, 2023

Upcoming dividend of US$0.38 per share at 4.0% yield

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend Payable on August 15, 2023

What Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Doing?

NRG: Go Back To The Basics To Deliver Returns

Elliott Investment Management Issues an Open Letter to NRG Energy

Elliott Investment Management Seeks to Oust NRG Energy's CEO

NRG Energy's Analyst Day Underlines Its Commitment To Controversial 'All In' Retail Model

NRG Energy - Seeking Identity

Constellation Energy Corporation (NasdaqGS:CEG) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 44% stake in South Texas Project Electric Generating Station from NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) for approximately $1.8 billion.

Elliott Sends Letter and Presentation to the Board of NRG Energy

L5E, LLC acquired BidURenergy/NRG Advisory Services from NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG Energy, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2023

First quarter 2023 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 17%

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3775

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 13%, revenue upgraded

Industry Analysts Just Made A Stunning Upgrade To Their NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Revenue Forecasts

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 44%

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

NRG Energy, Inc. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2023

NRG Energy GAAP EPS of $5.17, revenue of $31.54B, reaffirms FY Adjusted EBITDA guidance

NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 16, 2023

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

Consensus EPS estimates fall by 31%

NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 15, 2023

NRG Energy dividend declines by 7.3% to $0.35

Consensus forecasts updated

President recently bought US$480k worth of stock

Consensus forecasts updated

Price target decreased to US$41.33