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NRG Energy(NYSE) NRG

Market Cap$23.78BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2003)+1,484%
5 Year+197%
1 Year-22%
1 Month-19%
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$113.42
-1.68%
-1.94Today
After hours$113.38-$0.04 (-0.04%)
NRG Energy last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 113.112026-08-21
NRG Energy stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-10.4%USD 126.242026-08-14
1 month-18.91%USD 139.482026-07-22
3 month-17.54%USD 137.162026-05-22
Year to date-28.28%USD 157.702025-12-31
1 year-21.51%USD 144.112025-08-21
3 year+223.42%USD 34.972023-08-22
5 year+197.12%USD 38.072021-08-20
Since inception+1,484.31%USD 7.142003-12-02

NRG Energy Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$23.78BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$36.75B

Net Income (TTM)

$849.00M

EPS (TTM)

$3.78

P/E Ratio

29.92

Dividend

$1.87

Beta (Volatility)

1.11 (Average)

Price

$113.42

Volume

2,871,873.15

Open

$116.58

Previous Close

$113.11

Daily Range

$113.06 - $117.23

52-Week Range

$112.50 - $189.96

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

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About NRG Energy

NRG Energy, Inc. gives power and gas to North American homes. The company helps people protect their houses with smart technology. These tools keep lights on and families safe every day.

Powering Homes and Securing Lives

  • Retail Energy: Electricity and gas supply for about 6 million retail energy customers; operating under brands like NRG and Reliant.
  • Smart Home Solutions: Security and automation services for 2 million homes through the Vivint brand.
  • Power Generation: Energy production using natural gas, coal, nuclear, and battery storage; capacity totals 25 gigawatts (GW).
  • Industrial Services: Programs paying businesses to reduce power use during peak hours; serving data centers and large clients.

How Is NRG Expanding?

  • Acquired 18 facilities and CPower from LS Power on Jan. 30, 2026.
  • Secured more than $1.1 billion in state loans for three Texas projects.
  • Completed the 415 megawatt T.H. Wharton power facility in May 2026.
  • Launched an integrated model in the East segment in early 2026.

A Connected Energy Strategy

NRG uses an integrated model to match power plants with retail customer demand. This strategy reduces reliance on external markets and helps stabilize earnings.

By the Numbers

  • Total revenue reached $17.7 billion for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Net income hit $506 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
  • Total liquidity was $5.3 billion as of June 30, 2026.
  • Interest expense rose to $595 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

The Final Word

NRG has evolved from a traditional power generator into an integrated provider of electricity and smart-home technology. This strategy connects energy production directly to consumers to create a more resilient business model.

AI Generated • Aug 5, 2026

Industry

Electric Utilities

Sector

Utilities

Employees

16,702

CEO

Robert J. Gaudette, MBA

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77010, US

NRG Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

16.42%

Operating Margin

5.38%

Net Income Margin

2.31%

Return on Equity

25.38%

Return on Capital

10.03%

Return on Assets

2.13%

Earnings Yield

3.34%

Dividend Yield

1.65%

Payout Ratio

51.71%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$23.78BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

210.21M

Volume

2.87M

Avg. Volume

2.75M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$6.03B

Operating Income

$1.98B

EBITDA

$4.23B

Operating Cash Flow

$1.56B

Capital Expenditure

-$1.21B

Free Cash Flow

$348.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$162.00M

Total Debt

$23.47B

NRG Energy Performance Analysis

NRG Energy annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 31,628,000,00017.6%
20232023-12-31USD 28,592,000,000-9.6%
20242024-12-31USD 28,100,000,000-1.7%
20252025-12-31USD 30,662,000,0009.1%
NRG Energy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3013.3%
Q42025-12-311.5%
Q12026-03-3132.9%
Q22026-06-307.4%
NRG Energy annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 5.17-42.0%
20232023-12-31USD -1.12N/A
20242024-12-31USD 4.99N/A
20252025-12-31USD 4.01-19.7%
NRG Energy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30211.3%
Q42025-12-31-62.3%
Q12026-03-31100.0%
Q22026-06-30350.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$11.06B

+64.1%

Gross Profit

$1.61B

+44.8%

Gross Margin

14.55%

N/A

Market Cap

$23.78BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.42M

N/A

Employees

16,702

N/A

Net Income

$506.00M

+586.5%

EBITDA

$1.99B

+487.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$162.00M

-10.0%

Total Debt

$23.47B

+111.1%

Accounts Receivable

$3.53B

+3.3%

Inventory

$793.00M

+75.8%

Long Term Debt

$21.91B

+120.3%

Short Term Debt

$1.55B

+32.7%

Return on Assets

2.13%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

6.60%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$779.00M

+967.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.12B

+147.7%

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Questions About NRG

What is the current price of NRG Energy?

NRG Energy is trading at $113.11 per share.

What is the 52-week range for NRG Energy?

Over the past 52 weeks, NRG Energy has traded between $112.50 and $189.96.

How much debt does NRG Energy have?

As of the most recent reporting period, NRG Energy reported total debt of $23.47B.

How much cash does NRG Energy have on hand?

NRG Energy reported $212.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is NRG Energy’s dividend yield?

NRG Energy currently has a dividend yield of 1.65%.

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