NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Shares Outstanding: 0.20
Is NRG Energy, Inc.’s shares outstanding high or low?
NRG Energy, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.20 is 14% below its 5-year average of 0.23, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.20–0.24).
2.74% below its 12-month average of 0.20.
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NRG Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.20
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.20
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.22
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.23
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.26
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.27
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.26
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.74%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-24.33%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
195.00M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$135.06
Market Cap
$28.5B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195.00M | -5.34% |
| 2024 | 206.00M | -9.65% |
| 2023 | 228.00M | -3.39% |
| 2022 | 236.00M | -3.67% |
| 2021 | 245.00M | +0.00% |
| 2020 | 245.00M | -6.49% |
| 2019 | 262.00M | -13.82% |
| 2018 | 304.00M | -4.10% |
| 2017 | 317.00M | +0.32% |
| 2016 | 316.00M | -3.95% |
| 2015 | 329.00M | -1.50% |
| 2014 | 334.00M | +3.41% |
| 2013 | 323.00M | +39.22% |
| 2012 | 232.00M | -3.33% |
| 2011 | 240.00M | -4.76% |
| 2010 | 252.00M | +2.44% |
| 2009 | 246.00M | +4.68% |
| 2008 | 235.00M | -2.08% |
| 2007 | 240.00M | -6.98% |
| 2006 | 258.00M | +52.66% |
| 2005 | 169.00M | -15.50% |
| 2004 | 200.00M | +0.00% |
| 2003 | 200.00M | -49.65% |
| 2002 | 397.21M | +2.53% |
| 2001 | 387.42M | +20.23% |
| 2000 | 322.23M | +9.15% |
| 1999 | 295.21M | +0.00% |
| 1998 | 295.21M | +0.00% |
| 1997 | 295.21M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
NRG Energy, Inc. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
NRG Energy, Inc. Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.20.
- Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s shares outstanding high or low?
- NRG Energy, Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.20 is 14% below its 5-year average of 0.23, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.20–0.24).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.20.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.22.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.23.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.26.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.27.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for NRG stock is 0.26.
NRG Energy, Inc. Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.21 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.26 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.23 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.26 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.30 |
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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