NRG Energy Inc.

NRG Energy Inc.

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Market Cap$26.47B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
NRG Energy Inc.NRG Energy Inc.108.71.46%5%0.84.9

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 6, 2026 - AI Summary

2026 guidance reaffirmed; Q1 results reflect “soft weather” but solid execution - NRG reiterated it is on track for full-year 2026 guidance ranges (no change to outlook). - Q1 adjusted EBITDA: $1.08B, adjusted net income: $308M, adjusted EPS: $1.49. - YoY headwinds: adjusted EBITDA down $46M mainly due to milder Texas weather (TX heating degree days down ~30% YoY) and higher East supply costs from Winter Storm Fern, partially offset by LS Power contribution. - Q1 also had an easier comp challenge because Q1’25 was a record quarter (favorable weather).
LS Power integration progressing; quarter includes ~2 months of contribution - LS Power acquisition closed Jan 30; Q1 reflects ~2 months of earnings contribution. - Management emphasized integration is underway and progressing well, with assets performing as expected. - Balance sheet / financing update (post-quarter): on Apr 28, NRG raised $3.5B, retiring $1.5B Lightning notes and reducing revolver borrowings—supporting a post-acquisition deleveraging path aligned with a 3x net leverage target. - Impact to earnings: higher interest expense and D&A from LS Power plus partial-period contribution drove lower adjusted net income/EPS YoY.
Capital allocation & shareholder returns: buybacks ongoing; dividend + repurchases target maintained - Return of capital target: at least $1.4B to shareholders in share repurchases + common dividends. - Through Apr 30: $817M in share repurchases (including ~1.83M shares repurchased via negotiated transaction with LS Power). - Buyback pace: discussion suggested repurchases were opportunistic due to weaker share price early in Q1; management indicated plan remains ~$1B, with upside to buybacks if cash flow allows. - Growth investment: $310M allocated to growth initiatives (per unchanged 2026 capital waterfall).

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$180.00

Target Price by Analysts

43.5% upsideNRG Energy Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$208.91

Current Fair Value

66.5% upside

Undervalued by 66.5% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$26.47 Billion
Enterprise Value$50.32 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.83 (1.46%)
Earnings per Share$4.09
Beta1.22
Outstanding Shares207,000,000

Return

Return on Equity4.90%ROE
Return on Assets0.60%
Return on Invested Capital0.44%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio108.67P/E Ratio
PEG-130.4PEG
Price to Sales0.8Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio5.46Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.55
Enterprise Value to EBIT402.57
Enterprise Value to Net Income210
Total Debt to Enterprise0.48
Debt to Equity4.94Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 11, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.23
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$9.61 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 5, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.81
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$7.51 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio1.0031▲ 12.16%
Total Calls1,140,232▼ 29.30%
Total Puts1,143,800▼ 19.55%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %100.58%▲ 7.61%
Total Invested$28.65B▲ 0.50%
Investors Holding1,091▼ 17.00%

ESG Score

No data

About NRG Energy Inc.

CEO: Mauricio Gutierrez

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