NRG Energy, Inc.
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- NRG Energy is well-positioned in the independent power producer sector, benefiting from a growing demand for renewable energy sources and a strategic focus on sustainable practices.
- In Q2 2026, NRG reported a revenue of $7.5 billion, a significant increase in gross margin to 26.9%, and an operating margin expansion to 12.8%.
- The company's forward P/E ratio is 9.26, indicating potential for growth compared to its trailing P/E of 27.12.
- The high debt-to-equity ratio of 483.36 raises concerns about financial stability and the ability to manage liabilities effectively.
- In 2023, NRG experienced a negative operating margin of -3.64% and a net income loss of $202 million, highlighting operational challenges.
- The stock's current recommendation is 'buy', but the score indicates a neutral signal with a score of -3.00, suggesting caution.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $22.35B | Enterprise value | $46.30B | Trailing P/E | 27.83 | Forward P/E | 9.50 |
| PEG | 0.42 | Price / book | 5.32 | Beta | 1.16 | Dividend yield | 1.79% |
| Revenue growth | 11.0% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 18.8% | Operating margin | 12.8% |
| Profit margin | 2.6% | ROE | 23.8% | ROA | 4.1% | Debt / equity | 4.83 |
| Current ratio | 0.97 | Free cash flow | $772.37M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $185.50 |
| 52w high | $189.96 | 52w low | $93.36 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.5B | $10.3B | $7.8B | $7.6B | $6.7B | — |
| Op margin | 12.8% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.5% | 0.6% | — |
| Net income | $506M | $125M | $66.0M | $152M | -$104M | — |
| Gross margin | 26.9% | 13.6% | 18.4% | 18.3% | 16.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.1B | — |
| Operating income | $955M | $373M | $330M | $422M | $43.0M | — |
- Revenue -27% vs prior quarter ($7.5B vs $10.3B).
- Gross margin 26.9% (was 13.6% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 12.8%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $30.7B | $28.1B | $28.8B | $31.5B | — |
| Op margin | 6.3% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 7.1% | — |
| Net income | $864M | $1.1B | -$202M | $1.2B | — |
| Gross margin | 19.4% | 21.4% | 8.1% | 13.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $6.0B | $6.0B | $2.3B | $4.1B | — |
| Operating income | $1.9B | $2.3B | -$1.0B | $2.2B | — |
No flags
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News
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