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NRG Energy, Inc.

NRGNYSEUtilitiesUtilities - Independent Power Producers

$93.61Today:- (-)1Y −42.38%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Market cap
$19.66B
P/E (TTM)
23.15
Forward P/E
13.28
Dividend yield
1.98%
52-week range
$93.36$189.96
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
3.10M

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for NRG Energy, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 16 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 16 unique analysts
(21 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$181.80
+94.21% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest NRG Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Meike Becker
HSBC
BuyInitiates
$179.00
Gabriele Sorbara
Siebert Williams Shank
BuyMaintains
$184.00 → $165.00
James Weston
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$167.00 → $152.00
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$159.00 → $144.00
Angie Storozynski
Seaport Global
BuyMaintains
$190.00 → $160.00
Julien Dumoulin Smith
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$160.00 → $131.00
Unknown Analyst
CIBC
BuyInitiates
$173.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$203.00 → $209.00
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$162.00 → $159.00
Gabriele Sorbara
Siebert Williams Shank
BuyMaintains
$184.00
Moses Sutton
Exane BNP Paribas
BuyMaintains
$232.00 → $221.00
Pei Hwa Ho
DBS
BuyMaintains
$190.00
Pei Hwa Ho
DBS
BuyMaintains
$190.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$204.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$203.00 → $209.00
Unknown Analyst
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$179.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
HoldReiterates
$212.00 → $214.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
BuyInitiates Coverage
$226.00 → $211.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
HoldInitiates Coverage
$212.00 → $214.00
Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$215.00 → $195.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NRG?

The analyst consensus rating for NRG is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 16 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for NRG?

The average 12-month price target for NRG is $181.80, representing an upside of 94.2% from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $93.61.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.