NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Total Return:-10.51%(TTM)
Over the latest trailing 12-month period, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)'s total return cagr is -10.51%. The comparable SPY value is +26.75%. Year-to-date total return is -14.65%. Total return includes price appreciation and reinvested dividends.
Growth of $10,000 in NRG
$188,174
(18.8x return)
Invested on Dec 2, 2003
Growth of $10,000 in SPY (S&P 500)
$106,244
(10.6x return)
Invested on Dec 2, 2003
Hypothetical Growth of $10,000
This chart illustrates the cumulative performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment. It assumes that all dividends paid by both the stock and SPY are reinvested in additional shares on the payment date, showing the true long-term compounding impact of distributions.
Recent Performance Indicators
YTD Total Return
-14.7%
1-Year Total Return
-10.5%
Current Dividend Yield
1.35%
Price CAGR vs. Total Return CAGR
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is shown below. The difference between price CAGR and total return CAGR is the compound contribution of dividends reinvested.
| Holding Period | Price CAGR | Total Return CAGR | Dividend Addition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | (11.5%) | (10.5%) | +1.0% |
| 3 Years | +58.0% | +61.3% | +3.3% |
| 5 Years | +29.7% | +33.3% | +3.6% |
| 10 Years | +25.1% | +27.7% | +2.6% |
| 15 Years | +12.4% | +14.7% | +2.2% |
| 20 Years | +9.0% | +10.6% | +1.6% |
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