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Derivative Liability
NRG Energy Derivative Liability increased by 39.6% to $4.69B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.8%, from $3.88B to $4.69B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in liabilities may indicate unfavorable market movements against the firm's hedges or increased hedging activity.
Detailed definition
This represents the total fair value of all derivative contracts that are in a loss position for the company at the repo...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for any large financial institution or insurer with significant balance sheet hedging activities.
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other_derivative_liabilitiesHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.40B | $3.88B | $3.23B | $3.01B | $3.36B | $4.69B |
| QoQ Change | — | +14.1% | -16.9% | -6.9% | +11.8% | +39.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.3% | +20.8% |
Range$3.01B – $4.69B
CAGR+29.2%
Avg YoY Growth+9.8%
Median YoY Growth+9.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's derivative liability?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported derivative liability of $4.69B in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's derivative liability changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's derivative liability increased by 20.8% year-over-year, from $3.88B to $4.69B.
- What does derivative liability mean?
- The total market value of all derivative contracts that currently have a negative value for the company.