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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $-358.00M

The free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is $-358.00M. It is below its 12-month average by 127.54% ($1.30B).

NRG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

NRG Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$766.00M-58.23% 1Y
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NRG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$-358.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$1.30B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$443.50M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$600.83M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$752.09M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$528.67M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$551.10M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-127.54%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-180.72%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-159.58%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-147.60%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-167.72%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-164.96%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$-358.00M

FCF Yield

N/A

Price/FCF

N/A

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

NRG Energy, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

NRG Energy, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $-358.00M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $1.30B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $443.50M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $600.83M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $752.09M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $528.67M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for NRG stock is $551.10M.

NRG Energy, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$766.00M
2024-12-31$1.83B
2023-12-31$-819.00M
2022-12-31$-7.00M
2021-12-31$224.00M
2020-12-31$1.61B
2019-12-31$1.19B
2018-12-31$989.00M
2017-12-31$1.36B
2016-12-31$1.11B
2015-12-31$26.00M
2014-12-31$601.00M
2013-12-31$-717.00M
2012-12-31$-2.25B
2011-12-31$-1.14B
2010-12-31$917.00M
2009-12-31$1.37B
2008-12-31$535.00M
2007-12-31$1.04B
2006-12-31$187.00M
2005-12-31$-38.00M
2004-12-31$526.00M
2003-12-31$-474.43M
2002-12-31$-1.01B
2001-12-31$-1.05B
2000-12-31$138.42M
1999-12-31$-106.23M
1998-12-31$-9.72M
1997-12-31$7.29M

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