Is NRG stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 27 analyst ratings on NRG Energy, Inc., 70% are Buy or Strong Buy, 7 are Hold, and 1 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Buy. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for NRG?

The average analyst price target for NRG Energy, Inc. is $181.38. Individual targets range from $131.00 to $221.00.

When is NRG Energy, Inc.'s next earnings date?

NRG Energy, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings on November 5, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $3.34 per share.

Does NRG Energy, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — NRG Energy, Inc. has paid $1.86 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is NRG stock?

NRG has a beta of 1.16, meaning it has historically been more volatile than the broader market.

What sector is NRG Energy, Inc. in?

NRG Energy, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, the Independent Power Producers industry, and its stock trades on NYSE.

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NRG Energy, Inc. at a glance

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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is an Utilities company in the Independent Power Producers industry, headquartered in Houston, TX, with about 16,702 employees. Its shares trade on NYSE, and its IPO date is December 2, 2003. With a market capitalization of $19.4 billion, NRG is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 2.9 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released August 4, 2026), NRG Energy, Inc. posted revenue of $7.5 billion and earnings of $1.49 per share, against estimates of $7.3 billion and $1.69.

Figures as of October 25, 2026, from market data providers. Descriptive only, not financial advice.

NRG: Frequently asked questions

As of October 25, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. has a market capitalization of $19.4 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Utilities sector.

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