NRG Energy Inc.
$ 160.63
2.68%
11 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 34,678,317,000 USD
- Current Price $ 160.63
- High / Low $ 160.96 / 156.62
- Stock P/E 23.38
- Book Value 6.87
- EPS 6.87
- Next Earning Report 2026-02-24
- Dividend Per Share $1.76
- Dividend Yield 1.13 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-02-17
- ROA 0.07 %
- ROE 0.64 %
- 52 Week High 179.52
- 52 Week Low 78.59
About
NRG Energy, Inc. is a large American energy company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was formerly the wholesale arm of Northern States Power Company (NSP), which became Xcel Energy, but became independent in 2000. NRG Energy is involved in energy generation and retail electricity.
Analyst Target Price
$202.62
Quarterly Earnings
| Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | Dec 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2025-11-06 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-02-26 | 2024-11-08 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-05-07 | 2024-02-28 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-08 | 2023-05-04 | 2023-02-16 |
| Reported EPS | 2.78 | 1.68 | 2.62 | 1.52 | 1.9 | 3.37 | 2.31 | 2.02 | 1.41 | 1.25 | -5.82 | -4.45 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.92 | 1.8 | 1.6742 | 0.9396 | 1.83 | 1.55 | 0.66 | 3.01 | 4.04 | 2.47 | 1.05 | -1.33 |
| Surprise | 0.86 | -0.12 | 0.9458 | 0.5804 | 0.07 | 1.82 | 1.65 | -0.99 | -2.63 | -1.22 | -6.87 | -3.12 |
| Surprise Percentage | 44.7917% | -6.6667% | 56.4927% | 61.771% | 3.8251% | 117.4194% | 250% | -32.8904% | -65.099% | -49.3927% | -654.2857% | -234.5865% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-24 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2025-12-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.19 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Feb 2026 | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Feb 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Feb 2024 | Nov 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-02-17 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-02-18 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-05-15 | 2024-02-15 | 2023-11-15 |
| Amount | $0.475 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.4075 | $0.4075 | $0.4075 | $0.4075 | $0.3775 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $1.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.13% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-02-17 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-02 |
Recent News: NRG
2026-02-11 11:56:46
NRG Energy, Inc. recently announced Sanjay Kapoor's appointment to its Board, a US$3.70 billion shelf registration for common shares, and reported nearly US$5 million in savings from its Responsive Economic Dispatch (RED) program in 2025. These developments are reviewed in the context of NRG's strategy, which includes natural gas generation, retail offerings, and managing a high debt load. The article suggests that while the board appointment and shelf registration offer financial flexibility, NRG's core investment narrative, driven by demand-side programs and smart home initiatives, along with the risk of fossil fuel exposure, remains largely unchanged.
2026-02-11 08:27:33
First National Trust Co has acquired a new stake of 18,342 shares in Edison International, valued at approximately $1.01 million. This move comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in the utility provider. Edison International recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.8775 per share, offering a 5.4% yield, while analysis shows a consensus "Hold" rating with a target price of $63.30 amid mixed analyst actions.
2026-02-11 02:57:21
Envestnet Asset Management Inc. significantly increased its stake in NRG Energy, Inc. by 24.7% in the third quarter, holding 362,510 shares valued at approximately $58.7 million. This move coincides with NRG's board authorizing a $3.0 billion share buyback program and an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.475 per share, signaling management's belief that the stock may be undervalued. Despite recent insider selling, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for NRG, with an average price target of $184.91.
2026-02-10 20:26:58
Reaves W H & Co. Inc. significantly increased its stake in NRG Energy, Inc. during the third quarter, now holding 295,471 shares valued at $47.85 million. NRG has implemented shareholder-friendly initiatives, including raising its quarterly dividend to $0.475 and authorizing a $3.0 billion stock buyback program. Despite recent insider share sales totaling over $30 million, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $184.91 for NRG.
2026-02-10 11:00:00
NRG Energy announced that its Responsive Economic Dispatch (RED) Program helped participating business customers save nearly $5 million in 2025. This program enables commercial and industrial customers to reduce or shift their energy usage during peak demand periods, earning financial rewards and supporting grid reliability. The savings more than doubled year-over-year, with the Dallas Independent School District alone earning over $843,000 since joining.
2026-02-10 08:29:03
Versor Investments LP increased its stake in Edison International (NYSE:EIX) by 55.0% during the third quarter, making EIX its 19th largest holding. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the utilities provider. Edison International recently announced an increased quarterly dividend and received updated price targets from analysts, resulting in a consensus "Hold" rating.
