Stock Overview

NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)

NYSE · Utilities · Utilities - Independent Power Producers

NRG Energy Inc. is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $25.01B, a trailing P/E ratio of 31.0, and a dividend yield of 1.16%.

Market Cap
$25.01B
P/E (TTM)
31.0
Forward P/E
12.7
Price/Sales
0.8
Price/Book
6.0
EV/EBITDA
13.1
Dividend Yield
1.16%
Beta
1.20
EPS (TTM)
$3.84
Profit Margin
2.3%
ROE
23.8%
Short % of Float
3.7%
Days to Cover
3.6
52W High
$183.46
52W Low
$117.00

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$30.71B
Gross Profit
$6.71B
Operating Income
$1.85B
Net Income
$864.00M
Free Cash Flow
$766.00M
Total Debt
$16.48B
Cash & Equivalents
$4.74B
Shareholder Equity
$1.68B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2026August 4, 2026$1.49$1.66-10.2%
Q1 2026May 6, 2026$1.49$1.73-13.9%
Q4 2025February 24, 2026$1.04$1.02+2.0%
Q3 2025November 6, 2025$2.78$2.13+30.5%
Q2 2025August 6, 2025$1.73$1.65+4.9%
Q1 2025May 12, 2025$2.68$1.69+58.6%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20267,657,8743.68%3.6-5.5%
June 30, 20268,098,9083.89%2.5+62.3%
June 15, 20264,989,4772.40%2.2-0.8%
May 29, 20265,028,4762.42%1.8+24.0%
May 15, 20264,056,0391.95%1.3-13.6%
April 30, 20264,692,6962.46%1.7-6.2%
April 15, 20265,004,8652.63%2.1+17.9%
March 31, 20264,245,0172.23%1.8+3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy Inc.'s market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a market capitalization of $25.01B.

What is NRG Energy Inc.'s P/E ratio?

NRG Energy Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.0. Its forward P/E is 12.7.

Does NRG Energy Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — NRG Energy Inc. pays a dividend yielding 1.16%, an annual payout of $1.87 per share.

What sector is NRG in?

NRG Energy Inc. is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.

What is NRG Energy Inc.'s short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 7,657,874 NRG shares were sold short, or 3.68% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.6. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was NRG Energy Inc.'s revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), NRG Energy Inc. reported revenue of $30.71B and net income of $864.00M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.