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NRG

NRG Energy Inc.

NYSE: NRG · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS

$159.81
+3.42% today

Updated 2026-04-24

Market cap
$33.94B
P/E ratio
39.85
P/S ratio
1.11x
EPS (TTM)
$4.01
Dividend yield
1.16%
52W range
$104 – $190
Volume
2.9M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

54
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
3.3
Growth
D
5.3
Quality
C+
6.0
Profitability
B
6.7
Valuation
B
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$202.29
+26.58%
12-Month target
$118.90
-25.60%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$391.91
Margin of safety
+59.01%
3 Strong Buy11 Buy2 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ ROE 41.50% — strong efficiency
+ Revenue growth 13.70% QoQ
+ 59.01% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.70 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 2.81%
- Negative free cash flow $-175.00M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$31.54B$28.82B$28.13B$30.71B$30.71B$35.4B
Net income$1.22B$-202.00M$1.13B$864.00M$66.00M
EPS$4.01$9.04
Free cash flow$-13.00M$-819.00M$1.83B$766.00M$-175.00M
Profit margin3.87%-0.70%4.00%2.81%2.81%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-16KINNEY, VIRGINIASale5,000$156.65
2026-03-04NANUS, DAVIDSale14,300,000$164.00
2026-03-04NANUS, DAVIDSale1,829,269$164.00

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
NRG$33.94B543.36.06.75.3+59.01%Buy
NEE$198.69B677.37.55.03.0Strong Buy
CEG$113.58B434.06.52.76.0-46.25%Hold
SO$105.39B544.06.03.35.0-30.55%Buy
DUK$99.04B594.07.03.33.0-62.33%Buy
NGG$86.96B502.06.55.74.0Buy

Smart narrative

NRG Energy Inc. trades at $159.81. representing a P/E of 39.85x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 54/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.70, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $30.71B. with profit margins at 2.81%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $391.91.

Frequently asked questions

What is NRG Energy Inc.'s stock price?
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) trades at $159.81.
Is NRG Energy Inc. overvalued?
Smart Value Score 54/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $391.91.
What is the price target of NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)?
The analyst target price is $202.29, representing +26.6% upside from the current price of $159.81.
What is the intrinsic value of NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $391.91, a +59.0% margin of safety versus $159.81.
What is the future stock price of NRG by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates NRG Energy Inc. could reach $2,885.84 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is NRG Energy Inc.'s revenue?
TTM revenue is $30.71B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.70 — distress.

Company info

SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.11x
ROE41.50%
Beta1.34
50D MA$160.69
200D MA$159.68
Shares out0.21B
Float0.21B
Short ratio
Avg volume2.9M

Performance

1 week+1.67%
1 month+8.17%
3 months+6.59%
YTD+0.36%
1 year
3 years
5 years