NRG Stock NRG Energy, Inc.
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-23 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Retail power demand and generation exposure provide leveraged upside to favorable electricity markets.
Future value: $179.00 (+89.66%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Power-demand growth supports earnings momentum and strategic optionality.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-12.22%)
- ▾Near 52-week low (1.1% of range)
- ▸~90% upside to price target
Is NRG a buy right now?
Trend: NRG is trading below the 50-day average (-11.95%), RSI 60 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of -26.61%.
Valuation & quality: NRG Energy, Inc. trades on a trailing P/E of 24.5, forward P/E 8.7, PEG 0.39, price-to-book 4.68; fundamentals show net margin 2.6%, return on equity 23.8%, revenue growth 11.0% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 18 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $176.72 (+88.8% vs the last close; range $104.00 – $270.00), consensus rating “strong buy”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.06%.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Retail power demand and generation exposure provide leveraged upside to favorable electricity markets.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -18.30% | +6.50% | -13.80% | +8.90% | -8.10% | -18.00% | -13.10% | -2.10% |
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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.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers · United States · 16,702 employees · Website
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