NYSE: NRG
NRG Energy, Inc.
Utilities · Independent Power Producers
After hours: $117.48(+0.38%) · as of 7:59 PM ET
Market Cap
$24.69B
52w High
$189.96
52w Low
$112.50
P/E
28.95
Volume
13.57M
Outstanding Shares
210.99M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 32.7% over the last year. Revenue grew 25.14% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 4.49% to 5.38%. Free cash flow declined 75.04% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
Visible fundamentals weakened far less than the stock price. The market appears to be discounting durability, risk, or trust rather than just the latest reported numbers.
What would invalidate this read
This read changes if operating margin (currently 5.38%) continues to decline, or if revenue growth turns negative. The bull case requires the business to hold its current trajectory.
Company profile
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
19
Buy
7
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Nov 5, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $3.06 · Revenue est $9.21B
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Dividends
$1.87/shareQuarterly9yr growth streakSafeNRG pays a dividend with a 1.59% dividend yield, 9 consecutive years of growth, growing at 7.9% annually, covered 1.9× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.59%
Annual Div / Share
$1.87
5yr CAGR
+7.9%
Doubles every ~9.1yr
Payout Ratio
51.71%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+7.95%
5yr CAGR
+7.9%
10yr CAGR
+18.21%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$16/yr $1/mo | $23/yr+46% $2/mo | $34/yr+114% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.59% → 3.41% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 1.9× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 7.9% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.