NRG Energy, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $19.39B
- P/E (TTM)
- 22.83
- Forward P/E
- 13.28
- Dividend yield
- 1.98%
- 52-week range
- $93.36$189.96
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.08M
NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $90.80 - $94.35 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $189.96 |
| 52-Week Low | $93.36 |
| Open | $93.92 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.49M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.08M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 36.75B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 849.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 352.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.23 |
| Profit Margin | 2.31% |
| Operating Margin | 5.38% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 17.49% |
| Debt to Equity | 4.79 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.87 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
| Payout Ratio | 44.12% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 19.39B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 210.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.83 |
| Forward P/E | 13.28 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.53 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 3.99 |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.15 |
| 50-Day MA | $108.45 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $137.55 |
| 1-Year Change | −42.38% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
NRG Energy at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, NRG Energy (NRG) has a market capitalization of $19.39B. The stock trades at 22.8× trailing earnings, 13.3× forward earnings and 0.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $849.00M on revenue of $36.75B (a 2.3% profit margin) and generated $352.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 25.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $162.00M in cash and securities against $23.26B of debt, a net debt position of $23.09B.
NRG Energy pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.86 per share a year, a 1.98% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 44% payout ratio and 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 42.4% over the past year. At $92.31 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $93.36 to $189.96, below its 200-day moving average of $137.55.
Based on 17 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $183.94, 99.3% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About NRG Energy
What is the current stock price for NRG?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, NRG stock trades at $92.31. The 52-week range is $93.36–$189.96, with a day range of $90.80–$94.35.
What is the P/E ratio for NRG?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, NRG Energy's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 22.8, meaning investors pay $22.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 13.3, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. NRG Energy operates in the Utilities sector.
Does NRG pay dividends?
Yes, NRG Energy pays a 1.98% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.86 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 44.1%. The next ex-dividend date is November 2, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for NRG?
Based on ratings from 17 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for NRG is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $183.94, a 99.3% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $92.31.
What is the market cap of NRG?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, NRG Energy's market capitalization is $19.39B, classifying it as a large-cap company. NRG Energy operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.