NYSE: NRG
NRG Energy, Inc.
Utilities · Independent Power Producers
Market Cap
$28.50B
52w High
$189.96
52w Low
$120.11
P/E
117.54
Volume
2.26M
Outstanding Shares
210.99M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 11.52% over the last year. Revenue grew 10.73% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 9.17% to 3%. Free cash flow declined 115.74% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved lower against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 3%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 10.73% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
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
17
Buy
7
Hold
2
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
Aug 5, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $1.81 · Revenue est $7.51B
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Dividends
$1.83/shareQuarterly9yr growth streakAt RiskNRG pays a dividend with a 1.35% dividend yield, 9 consecutive years of growth, growing at 7.92% annually, covered 1.9× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.35%
Annual Div / Share
$1.83
5yr CAGR
+7.92%
Doubles every ~9.1yr
Payout Ratio
177.82%
At Risk
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+7.94%
5yr CAGR
+7.92%
10yr CAGR
+14.68%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$2/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$14/yr $1/mo | $20/yr+46% $2/mo | $29/yr+114% $2/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.35% → 2.9% 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 7.92% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
High payout ratio
With 177.82% of earnings paid as dividends, there is limited retained earnings for reinvestment — and a dividend cut becomes more likely if earnings decline.