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NRG Energy

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NRG Energy is a leading integrated energy and smart-home technology provider that serves millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers across North America.

Market cap
$29.01B-6.3%
Revenue$32.4B+10.6%
Net income$239.0M-82.5%
Free cash flow$455.0M-76.3%
EPS (diluted)$0.88-85.7%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 4, 2026 (In 3 weeks)
Revenue estimate$7.5B
EPS estimate$1.76

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$10.3B+19.5%
Gross profit$1.4B-30.9%
Operating income$328.0M-71.1%
Net income$125.0M-83.3%
EPS (diluted)$0.52-85.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$178.0M-74.3%
Total debt$26.8B+122%
Total equity$4.9B+75.5%
Total assets$40.1B+60.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$169.0M-120%
CapEx$317.0M+46.1%
Free cash flow-$486.0M-176%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$29.01B-6.3%
Enterprise value$55.65B+29.0%
P/E121.4×+62.0×
P/S0.9×-0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin16.4%-5.0pp
Operating margin3.2%-6.0pp
Net margin0.7%-3.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity6.2%-38.7pp
Debt / equity5.5×+1.1×
Current ratio0.8×-0.2×

Segments

By product

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Total operating revenue$10.3B+19.5%
Retail revenue$9.5B+15.6%
Energy revenue$475.0M+93.9%
Capacity revenue$239.0M+409%
Other revenue$78.0M-19.6%

By segment

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East Segment$6.4B+40.5%
Texas Segment$2.4B-1.7%
West/Other$865.0M

Competitors

Profile

NRG Energy is a leading integrated energy and smart-home technology provider that serves millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers across North America. The company operates a differentiated business model that combines competitive power generation and natural gas supply with retail energy brands and home automation services. Its core value proposition centers on delivering reliable, affordable energy solutions while deepening customer engagement through an integrated smart-home platform.

Competitive position

NRG is one of the largest competitive energy retailers in the U.S. and holds the leading share of residential electric customers in the Texas market.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada
Customer segmentsResidential, Commercial and Industrial, Data Centers, Wholesale Counterparties
Business modelIntegrated Utility, Direct-to-Consumer Retail, Subscription-based Monitoring, Wholesale Energy Trading
SuppliersNatural Gas Producers, Coal Suppliers (Powder River Basin), Rail Transportation Providers, Equipment Manufacturers, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Companies
CustomersResidential Homeowners, Data Center Operators, Industrial Manufacturers, Municipalities, Wholesale Power Marketers
Listed1993
Employees18.1K
CEOLawrence Stephen Coben
SectorUtilities
Websitenrg.com
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is NRG Energy's market cap?
NRG Energy (NRG) has a market capitalization of $29.0B and trades on NYSE.
What is NRG Energy's revenue and profitability?
NRG Energy generated $32.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $239.0M, representing a net margin of 0.7%. Gross margin stands at 16.4%, with free cash flow of $455.0M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are NRG Energy's competitors?
NRG Energy's key competitors include Vistra Corp., Constellation Energy, ADT Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does NRG Energy partner with?
NRG Energy's notable partners include CPower.
What subsidiaries does NRG Energy have?
NRG Energy's subsidiaries include Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, and others.
Where is NRG Energy headquartered?
NRG Energy is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 18,131 people. It has been publicly traded since 1993.