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
D5.3
Quality
C+6.0
Profitability
B6.7
Valuation
B5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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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
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (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 margin | 3.87% | -0.70% | 4.00% | 2.81% | 2.81% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | KINNEY, VIRGINIA | Sale | 5,000 | $156.65 |
| 2026-03-04 | NANUS, DAVID | Sale | 14,300,000 | $164.00 |
| 2026-03-04 | NANUS, DAVID | Sale | 1,829,269 | $164.00 |
Peer comparison
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%
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