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 7,139 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
50% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 117 | Existing positions closed: 78
28% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 310 | Existing positions reduced: 243
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 770 [Q3] → 775 (+5) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 18 [Q3] → 18 (+0) [Q4]
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $18.4B [Q3] → $17.5B (-$904M) [Q4]
1.11% less ownership
Funds ownership: 97.03% [Q3] → 95.91% (-1.11%) [Q4]
51% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $300M | Put options by funds: $616M
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$99
7%
downside
Avg. target
$113
6%
upside
High target
$126
19%
upside
3 analyst ratings
2 positive
67%
1 neutral
33%
0 negative
0%
Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd 58% 1-year accuracy 64 / 111 met price target | 7%downside $99 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 19 Feb 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group Durgesh Chopra 71% 1-year accuracy 17 / 24 met price target | 19%upside $126 | Outperform Upgraded | 21 Jan 2025 |
Jefferies Julien Dumoulin-Smith 55% 1-year accuracy 87 / 158 met price target | 7%upside $113 | Buy Upgraded | 26 Nov 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 14 articles about NRG published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
NRG Energy (NRG) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
NRG Energy (NRG) concluded the recent trading session at $112.41, signifying a +0.45% move from its prior day's close.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Brokers Suggest Investing in NRG (NRG): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
The latest trading day saw NRG Energy (NRG) settling at $104.66, representing a -0.49% change from its previous close.
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Final Trades: NRG Energy, MP Materials, CareDx and Applovin
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Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
In Other Fútbol News: NRG Energy Signs on as an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) NRG Energy is proud to announce its partnership with the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston™ Host Committee and bring seven exciting international soccer matches to Houston at our namesake stadium. NRG is excited to support this monumental sporting event and the expansion and development of local soccer communities to inspire the next generation of players. "Our partnership with the World Cup Houston Host Committee marks an important moment for NRG an.
Neutral
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
Powering Profits: Utility Stocks That Shine in Volatility
The market leaves investors with plenty of hints when volatility spikes, and recently, after the technology sector's shaky price action, it looks like the sentiment is clear. Not only that, but the tariffs being implemented by President Trump have created a volatile environment for the foreseeable future.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
NRG Energy, Inc. to Report Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results on February 26, 2025
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) plans to report its full year and fourth quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Management will present the results during a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. EST (8:00 a.m. CST). The company will issue a press release regarding the full year and fourth quarter 2024 financial results prior to the conference call, and it will be available on the NRG website at www.nrg.com. The live webcast and presentation mate.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
5 Relatively Secure And Cheap Dividend Stocks, Yields Upto 8% (February 2025)
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