Operating

Amortization of deferred commissions

NRG Energy Amortization of deferred commissions increased by 5.4% to $155.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 43.5%, from $108.00M to $155.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Amortization of deferred commissions shows an upward trend with a 143.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher historical sales activity or longer contract terms, while a decrease may indicate reduced sales momentum.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense recognized as capitalized sales commissions are amortized over the expected period...

Peer comparison

Common in SaaS and service-based businesses with long-term customer contracts.

Metric ID: amortization_of_deferred_commissions

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$21.50M$21.50M$21.50M$21.50M$42.00M$42.00M$42.00M$42.00M$65.00M$75.00M$108.00M$118.00M$137.00M$147.00M$155.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+95.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+54.8%+15.4%+44.0%+9.3%+16.1%+7.3%+5.4%
YoY Change+95.3%+95.3%+95.3%+95.3%+54.8%+78.6%+66.2%+57.3%+43.5%
Range$21.50M$155.00M
CAGR+75.8%
Avg YoY Growth+75.7%
Median YoY Growth+78.6%
Current Streak14+ quarters growth

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Other revenue$7.00M$8.00M$4.00M$5.00M$0.00-$1.00M$2.00M-$6.00M
Total$75.00M$108.00M$118.00M$137.00M$147.00M$155.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy's amortization of deferred commissions?
NRG Energy (NRG) reported amortization of deferred commissions of $155.00M in Q1 2026.
How has NRG Energy's amortization of deferred commissions changed year-over-year?
NRG Energy's amortization of deferred commissions increased by 43.5% year-over-year, from $108.00M to $155.00M.
What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's amortization of deferred commissions?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), NRG Energy's amortization of deferred commissions has grown at a 143.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $86.00M to $510.00M.
What does amortization of deferred commissions mean?
The gradual expensing of costs paid to acquire new customer contracts over time.