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Other revenue — Amortization of capitalized contract costs

NRG Energy Other revenue — Amortization of capitalized contract costs decreased by 400.0% to -$6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 220.0%, from $5.00M to -$6.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Other revenue — Amortization of capitalized contract costs shows a downward trend with a -46.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher historical customer acquisition costs being recognized, while a decrease may indicate lower acquisition activity or a shift in the amortization schedule.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the periodic expense recognized from the systematic allocation of costs incurred to obtain or ful...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs' found in the SG&A or cost of revenue sections of service-oriented companies.

Metric ID: nrg_segment_other_revenue_amortization_of_capitalized_contract_costs

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$16.00M$3.00M$9.00M$13.00M$6.00M$11.00M$11.00M$8.00M$5.00M$8.00M$10.00M$7.00M$8.00M$4.00M$5.00M$0.00-$1.00M$2.00M-$6.00M
QoQ Change-81.3%+200.0%+44.4%-53.8%+83.3%+0.0%-27.3%-37.5%+60.0%+25.0%-30.0%+14.3%-50.0%+25.0%-100.0%+300.0%-400.0%
YoY Change-18.8%+100.0%+22.2%-38.5%-16.7%-27.3%-9.1%-12.5%+60.0%-50.0%-50.0%-100.0%-112.5%-50.0%-220.0%
Range-$6.00M$16.00M
CAGR-19.6%
Avg YoY Growth-34.9%
Median YoY Growth-27.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy's other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs?
NRG Energy (NRG) reported other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs of -$6.00M in Q1 2026.
How has NRG Energy's other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs changed year-over-year?
NRG Energy's other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs decreased by 220.0% year-over-year, from $5.00M to -$6.00M.
What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), NRG Energy's other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs has grown at a -46.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $39.00M to $6.00M.
What does other revenue — amortization of capitalized contract costs mean?
The periodic expense recognized from spreading out the costs of acquiring customer contracts over time.