Other revenue, derivative — Derivative revenue
NRG Energy Other revenue, derivative — Derivative revenue decreased by 350.0% to -$5.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 400.0%, from -$1.00M to -$5.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Other revenue, derivative — Derivative revenue shows an upward trend with a 4.0% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in derivative revenue typically indicates favorable market movements on unhedged positions or effective speculative trading, while a decrease suggests losses from market volatility or hedging costs. High volatility in this metric often reflects the inherent unpredictability of energy commodity markets and the company's risk management strategy.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the net gains or losses recognized from derivative financial instruments used to hedge commodity...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Mark-to-market gains/losses' or 'Derivative trading revenue' reported by other independent power producers and integrated energy companies, though accounting treatment varies significantly by firm.
nrg_segment_other_revenue_derivative_derivative_revenueHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '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 | -$2.00M | $34.00M | -$4.00M | -$30.00M | $6.00M | -$4.00M | $9.00M | $6.00M | $19.00M | $14.00M | -$1.00M | $7.00M | $20.00M | $0.00 | -$1.00M | $11.00M | $24.00M | $2.00M | -$5.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | -111.8% | -650.0% | +120.0% | -166.7% | +325.0% | -33.3% | +216.7% | -26.3% | -107.1% | +800.0% | +185.7% | -100.0% | — | >999% | +118.2% | -91.7% | -350.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | <-999% | -82.4% | — | +325.0% | +120.0% | +216.7% | +450.0% | -111.1% | +16.7% | +5.3% | -100.0% | +0.0% | +57.1% | +20.0% | — | -400.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue of -$5.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue decreased by 400.0% year-over-year, from -$1.00M to -$5.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), NRG Energy's other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue has grown at a 4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$32.00M to $36.00M.
- What does other revenue, derivative — derivative revenue mean?
- Revenue generated from the fair value changes of financial derivative contracts used to manage energy price risk.