NRG Energy
About: NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 13 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
Employees: 18,131
0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
57% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 129 | Existing positions closed: 82
28% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 319 | Existing positions reduced: 250
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 770 [Q3] → 803 (+33) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 18 [Q3] → 18 (+0) [Q4]
3% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $18.2B [Q3] → $17.6B (-$608M) [Q4]
3.28% less ownership
Funds ownership: 96.66% [Q3] → 93.38% (-3.28%) [Q4]
51% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $300M | Put options by funds: $616M
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$99
9%
downside
Avg. target
$131
21%
upside
High target
$165
52%
upside
5 analyst ratings
3 positive
60%
2 neutral
40%
0 negative
0%
Goldman Sachs Carly Davenport 100% 1-year accuracy 2 / 2 met price target | 19%upside $129 | Buy Initiated | 4 Apr 2025 |
BMO Capital James Thalacker 79% 1-year accuracy 57 / 72 met price target | 6%upside $115 | Market Perform Maintained | 3 Mar 2025 |
Guggenheim Shahriar Pourreza 57% 1-year accuracy 13 / 23 met price target | 34%upside $145 | Buy Maintained | 27 Feb 2025 |
Wells Fargo Neil Kalton 62% 1-year accuracy 31 / 50 met price target | 52%upside $165 | Overweight Maintained | 27 Feb 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd 56% 1-year accuracy 60 / 108 met price target | 9%downside $99 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 19 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 12 articles about NRG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
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Positive
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1 week ago
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why the Market Dipped But NRG Energy (NRG) Gained Today
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Smarter Together: Reliant and Vivint Introduce the Smarter Home Bundle
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Reliant--Recognizing the evolving needs of consumers, today Reliant introduced the Smarter Home Bundle, a new innovative offer that makes home energy management easier than ever. Qualifying current and new Reliant customers will receive a free Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro and award-winning Vivint Smart Thermostat paired with complimentary white-glove installation to ensure everything is perfectly set up from day one. Reliant customers enrolled in the Smarter Home Bundle will also.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
NRG Energy, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.44 per share, or $1.76 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 1, 2025. About NRG NRG Energy Inc. is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
NRG Energy Announces Executive Leadership Change
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) today announced that Rasesh Patel, President, NRG Consumer, has decided to retire, effective May 19, 2025. Afterward, Mr. Patel will remain available in an advisory role to ensure a seamless transition. The Company anticipates naming a successor during the second quarter. "Rasesh has been instrumental in executing strategic priorities and driving innovation while shaping a lasting, consumer-focused company culture. Under his leadership, we in.
Neutral
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
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Positive
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