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NRG Energy, Inc.
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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 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 12 unique analysts
(15 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$198.55
↑ 42.93% 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)

Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$140.00 → $239.00
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$159.00 → $162.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$223.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$213.00
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
BuyMaintains
$190.00
Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$215.00
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
BuyMaintains
$190.00
Carly Davenport
Goldman Sachs
BuyReiterates
$197.00 → $198.00
Carly Davenport
Goldman Sachs
BuyReiterates
$197.00 → $198.00
James Weston
Raymond James
BuyMaintains
$220.00 → $210.00
Stephen Byrd
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$157.00 → $154.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$200.00
Angie Storozynski
Seaport Global
BuyMaintains
-
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$203.00 → $200.00
Ryan Levine
Citi
BuyInitiates Coverage
$180.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for NRG?

The analyst consensus rating for NRG is "Buy" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for NRG?

The average 12-month price target for NRG is $198.55, representing an upside of 42.9% from the current price of $138.91.

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.