NRG - NRG Energy Inc Stock Analysis

NRG Energy Inc (NRG) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, part of the broader Utilities sector. The company has a market capitalization of 35.14B, generates annual revenue of 30.67B, and reports net income of 797.00M. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 164.07 USD.

From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is trading at a high valuation compared to the market average, suggesting investor optimism or growth expectations. The PEG ratio is below 1, which may indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential. The company is highly leveraged, which may pose risks during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates. The dividend yield (1.19%) is modest, often associated with growth-oriented companies. The stock exhibits higher volatility than the market, which may indicate greater risk and potential reward.

Analyst recommendation stands at Buy (4.05), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 84.81%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 76.63%, trading within a 52-week range of 90.84 - 189.96.

NRG - NRG Energy Inc

164.07
Analyst Consensus
Buy 4.05
NRG – Analyst Rating Summary
Analyst Pie Chart
  • Strong Buy: 5
  • Buy: 12
  • Hold: 4
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
  • Total Analysts:  21

Last update: 2026-04-12 04:52:50
Index: S&P 500 P/E: 41.55 EPS (ttm): 3.95 Insider Own: 13.55% Shs Outstand: 190.38M Perf Week: 7.45%
Market Cap: 35.14B Forward P/E: 14.63 EPS next Y: 11.22 Insider Trans: -52.79% Shs Float: 185.17M Perf Month: 10.39%
Income(ttm): 797.00M PEG: 0.81 EPS next Q: 2.77 Inst Own: 84.81% Short Float: 2.29% Perf Quarter: 14.31%
Revenue(ttm): 30.67B P/S: 1.15 EPS this Y: 14.49% Inst Trans: 4.84% Short Ratio: 1.63 Perf Half Y: -2.06%
Book/sh: 5.42 P/B: 30.30 EPS next Y: 21.40% ROA: 3.25% Short Interest: 4.25M Perf Year: 76.63%
Cash/sh: 22.12 P/C: 7.42 EPS next 5Y: 18.05% ROE: 41.55% 52W Range: 90.84 - 189.96 Perf YTD: 3.03%
Dividend Est.: 1.95 (1.19%) P/FCF: 45.88 EPS past 3/5Y: -8.18% 14.08% ROIC: 4.37% 52W High: 189.96 -13.63% Beta: 1.40
Dividend TTM: 1.79 (1.09%) Quick Ratio: 1.58 Sales past 3/5Y: -1.03% 27.88% Gross Margin: 13.28% 52W Low: 90.84 80.61% Perf 5Y: 323.63%
Dividend Ex-Date: Feb 02, 2026 Current Ratio: 1.64 EPS Y/Y TTM: -22.17% Oper. Margin: 4.79% RSI (14): 59.00 Volatility: 2.96% 4.14%
Employees: 16702 Debt/Eq: 9.89 Sales Y/Y TTM: 9.16% Profit Margin: 2.60% Recom: 1.58 Target Price: 208.56
Option/Short: Yes / Yes LT Debt/Eq: 9.85 EPS Q/Q: -91.68% Payout: 43.95% Rel Volume: 0.79 Prev Close: 161.78
Sales Surprise: 22.35% EPS Surprise: 4.95% Sales Q/Q: 13.27% Earnings: May 06 BMO Avg Volume: 2.60M Price: 164.07
SMA20: 7.47% SMA50: 3.32% SMA200: 2.90% Undervalued: 27.12%
Volume: 2,052,662 Change: 1.42%
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About NRG Energy Inc

NRG Energy, Inc. engages in the production, sale, and distribution of energy and energy services. It operates through the following segments: Texas, East, West/Services/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities. The Texas segment includes all activities related to customer, plant and market operations in Texas, other than Cottonwood. The East segment engages in all activities related to customer, plant and market operations in the East. The West/Services/Other segment is focused on all activities related to customer, plant and market operations in the West and Canada, and activities related to the Cottonwood facility and other investments. The Vivint Smart Home segment is a smart home platform that provides customers with technology, products and services to create a smarter, greener, safer home. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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