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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
$119.02+7.18 (+6.42%)
Pre-Market$119.65+0.63 (+0.53%)· Last close Sep 4
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
NRG Energy, Inc. in the Utilities sector is trading at $119.02 with a market capitalization of $25.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $188.75 (16 analysts), implying a +58.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $108.34, remaining 18.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 70/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +58.6% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $7.48B↓ | $10.26B↑ | $7.75B↑ | $7.63B↑ | $6.74B |
| Gross Profit | $2.01B↑ | $1.40B↓ | $1.42B↑ | $1.39B↑ | $1.11B |
| Operating Income | $955.00M↑ | $373.00M↑ | $330.00M↓ | $422.00M↑ | $43.00M |
| Net Income | $506.00M↑ | $125.00M↑ | $66.00M↓ | $152.00M↑ | -$104.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offe...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$25.02B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
30.99
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.17
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.57%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
17.49%
Volume
Today's trading volume
3.34M
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