NRG Energy SG&A decreased by 17.3% to $593.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.0%, from $549.00M to $593.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 19.1% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.
Detailed definition
Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.
Metric ID:
selling_general_and_administrativeHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $317.00M | $318.00M | $321.00M | $347.00M | $351.00M | $378.00M | $69.00M | $426.00M | $522.00M | $602.00M | $544.00M | $549.00M | $545.00M | $645.00M | $606.00M | $549.00M | $724.00M | $612.00M | $717.00M | $593.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.3% | +0.9% | +8.1% | +1.2% | +7.7% | -81.7% | +517.4% | +22.5% | +15.3% | -9.6% | +0.9% | -0.7% | +18.3% | -6.0% | -9.4% | +31.9% | -15.5% | +17.2% | -17.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +10.7% | +18.9% | -78.5% | +22.8% | +48.7% | +59.3% | +688.4% | +28.9% | +4.4% | +7.1% | +11.4% | +0.0% | +32.8% | -5.1% | +18.3% | +8.0% |
Range$69.00M – $724.00M
CAGR+14.1%
Avg YoY Growth+54.8%
Median YoY Growth+14.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's sg&a?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported sg&a of $593.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's sg&a changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's sg&a increased by 8.0% year-over-year, from $549.00M to $593.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's sg&a?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), NRG Energy's sg&a has grown at a 19.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.29B to $2.60B.
- What does sg&a mean?
- The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.