Earnings Per Share
EPS (Diluted)
NRG Energy EPS (Diluted) increased by 57.6% to $0.52 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 85.6%, from $3.61 to $0.52. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.
Detailed definition
Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...
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Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.
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eps_dilutedHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.40 | $6.60 | $7.17 | $2.16 | $0.29 | -$5.82 | $1.25 | $1.41 | $2.31 | $3.37 | -$3.79 | $3.10 | $3.61 | -$0.62 | $0.69 | $0.33 | $0.52 |
| QoQ Change | — | +50.0% | +8.6% | -69.9% | -86.6% | <-999% | +121.5% | +12.8% | +63.8% | +45.9% | -212.5% | +181.8% | +16.5% | -117.2% | +211.3% | -52.2% | +57.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -50.9% | -95.6% | -181.2% | -42.1% | +386.2% | +139.7% | +169.6% | -368.8% | — | +56.3% | -118.4% | +118.2% | -89.4% | -85.6% |
Range-$5.82 – $7.17
CAGR-41.4%
Avg YoY Growth-12.5%
Median YoY Growth-50.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's eps (diluted)?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported eps (diluted) of $0.52 in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's eps (diluted) decreased by 85.6% year-over-year, from $3.61 to $0.52.
- What does eps (diluted) mean?
- Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.