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).
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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
| DATE | FREE 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 |
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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.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Lawrence Stephen Coben