NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
NRG stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering NRG Energy, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $192.12 — +59.2% versus the last price of $120.66. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
NRG historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in NRG.
NRG annual returns by year
Congress trading in NRG
2 members of Congress have disclosed trading NRG — 2 purchases and 1 sale worth an estimated $115,500. Most recent disclosure: Mar 22, 2019.
Insider activity in NRG
NRG's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 2 sales ($4.1M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 15, 2026.
| Jul 15, 2026 | Kinney Virginia | Exec VP, Chief Admin Officer | Sell | $1.6M |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Kinney Virginia | Exec VP, Chief Admin Officer | Sell | $2.6M |
About NRG Energy, Inc.
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 offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services. It also offers system power, distributed and backup generation, energy storage, energy management, renewable and low-carbon products, and carbon management solutions for large business and commercial customers; a cloud-based home platform, including hardware, software, sales, installation, customer service, technical support, and professional monitoring solutions; and generation portfolio includes fossil fuel and renewable generation assets diversified by fuel type and dispatch level, with ongoing development of new natural gas and renewable projects. In addition, the company trades in power, natural gas, and related products; environmental products; weather products; and financial products, including forwards, futures, options, and swaps. It offers its products and services under the NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, and Vivint. It serves residential, commercial, government, industrial, data center, and wholesale customers. NRG Energy, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
NRG Key Statistics
NRG in plain English
- P/E ratio (31.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of NRG's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (23.77%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (2.56%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.59%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
NRG stock: frequently asked questions
What is NRG Energy, Inc.'s stock price today?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) last traded at $120.66 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $112.50 and $189.96.
Is NRG stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on NRG is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $192.12 — about +59.2% versus the current price of $120.66. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in NRG 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in NRG Energy, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $12,258 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 1,126%, or 28.5% per year.
Does NRG pay a dividend?
Yes. NRG Energy, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.59% per year at today's share price.
What is NRG's P/E ratio?
NRG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.2, and 11.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade NRG stock?
Yes — 2 members of Congress have disclosed trades in NRG under the STOCK Act, totaling 2 purchases and 1 sales worth an estimated $115,500.
What is NRG Energy, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
NRG Energy, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol NRG on the NYSE.
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