Current Liabilities

Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities

NRG Energy Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities increased by 30.7% to $260.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 30.7%, from $199.00M to $260.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities shows a downward trend with a -25.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant counterparty credit risk exposure or high trading activity requiring collateralization.

Detailed definition

This represents cash collateral received from counterparties to secure energy risk management contracts. It reflects the...

Peer comparison

Specific to energy trading and utility firms; peers report this as part of their collateral management process.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_derivative_asset_not_subject_to_mast_38b041

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$845.00M$1.71B$84.00M$199.00M$260.00M
QoQ Change—+102.1%-95.1%+136.9%+30.7%
YoY Change—+102.1%-95.1%+136.9%+30.7%
Range$84.00M – $1.71B
CAGR-69.2%
Avg YoY Growth+43.7%
Median YoY Growth+66.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy's cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities?
NRG Energy (NRG) reported cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities of $260.00M in Q4 2025.
How has NRG Energy's cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities changed year-over-year?
NRG Energy's cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities increased by 30.7% year-over-year, from $199.00M to $260.00M.
What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), NRG Energy's cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities has grown at a -25.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $845.00M to $260.00M.
What does cash collateral received in support of energy risk management activities mean?
Cash held by the company that was provided by trading partners to secure energy contracts.