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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Stock Price: $135.06+2.93 (+2.22%)

At close: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

The closing share price for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) stock was $135.06 for Thursday, June 18, 2026, up 2.22% on the day.

Longer view (total return, dividends reinvested): past 12 months -10.5% · 3-year avg +61.3%/yr · 5-year avg +33.3%/yr

NRG Price Chart

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NRG$135.06 -11.17%(1Y)as of Jun 18, 2026

NRG Earnings Preview

Next Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

45 days away

EPS Estimate

1.81

Revenue Est.

$7.51B

Last Quarter Results

EPS

$1.49

vs Estimate

$1.73

Missed

Revenue

$10.29B

vs Estimate

$8.43B

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NRG Analyst Ratings

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 17 analysts

Strong Buy
3
Buy
11
Hold
2
Sell
0
Strong Sell
1

Average Price Target

$198.71

+47.1% upside

Low

$99.00

Current

$135.06

High

$267.00

NRG Analyst Estimates

Forward P/E: 11.86

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Estimates

Quarterly

PeriodAvg# Analysts
Q1 2029$3.221
Q2 2029$3.751
Q3 2029$4.971
Q4 2029$4.911

Annual

PeriodAvg# Analysts
FY 2027$11.387
FY 2028$13.086

Revenue Estimates

Quarterly

PeriodAvg# Analysts
Q1 2029$7.32B2
Q2 2029$7.69B1
Q3 2029$8.34B1
Q4 2029$7.20B2

Annual

PeriodAvg# Analysts
FY 2027$35.87B7
FY 2028$37.65B9

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward P/E uses the next-fiscal-year consensus EPS estimate (the same value shown in the Key Metrics strip).

NRG Competitors' Key Metrics

StockMarket CapTTM Total ReturnCompare
1NRG$28.50B-10.51%
2ATO$28.39B+14.13%vs NRG
3CNP$28.01B+23.12%vs NRG
4AEE$30.07B+18.38%vs NRG
5FE$26.87B+21.62%vs NRG
6PPL$26.62B+8.68%vs NRG

About NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Houston, TX
15,637 employees
Utilities / Independent Power Producers
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Independent Power Producers
CEO
Lawrence Stephen Coben