NRG Energy/$NRG

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About NRG Energy

NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 13 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. The LS Power asset acquisition will add 13 GW of gas-fired power plants mostly in the eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.

Ticker

$NRG
Sector

Primary listing

NYSE

Industry

Electric Utilities

Employees

15,637

ISIN

US6293775085

NRG Energy Metrics

BasicAdvanced
$30B
24.64
$6.20
1.00
$1.70
1.15%

What the Analysts think about NRG Energy

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for NRG Energy stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

NRG Energy's $12 billion acquisition of LS Power's assets is expected to double its generation capacity to 25 GW, positioning the company to capitalize on the anticipated surge in electricity demand driven by AI and cryptocurrency data centers. (reuters.com)
The company reported a strong fourth-quarter adjusted profit, surpassing Wall Street estimates, due to increased power demand and lower fuel costs, indicating robust operational performance. (reuters.com)
Analysts from Wells Fargo and Citi have assigned 'Buy' ratings to NRG Energy, reflecting confidence in the company's growth prospects and financial health. (markets.businessinsider.com, markets.businessinsider.com)
NRG Energy reported a net loss of $767 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to a $1.63 billion hit from declining ERCOT forward power prices in Texas, highlighting potential volatility in the energy market. (reuters.com)
Despite strong financial results, some analysts maintain a 'Hold' rating on NRG Energy, suggesting cautious optimism amidst potential risks and uncertainties in the energy market. (markets.businessinsider.com)
The company's significant debt load, with long-term net debt standing at $9.81 billion as of March 31, 2025, could pose financial risks, especially if market conditions deteriorate. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.

NRG Energy Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

NRG Energy Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
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