Operating
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
NRG Energy Accrued expenses and other current liabilities decreased by 70.3% to -$315.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 70.3%, from -$185.00M to -$315.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Accrued expenses and other current liabilities shows an upward trend with a 35.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates rising unpaid obligations, while a decrease signals the settlement of these accrued liabilities.
Detailed definition
This represents the net change in liabilities for expenses that have been incurred but not yet invoiced or paid, such as...
Peer comparison
Common in all sectors; variations depend on payroll cycles and tax payment schedules.
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operating_increase_decrease_accrued_expenses_and_other_c_b61a89Historical Data
17 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 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$13.75M | -$13.75M | -$13.75M | -$7.25M | -$7.25M | -$7.25M | -$7.25M | $90.00M | $90.00M | $90.00M | $90.00M | $34.00M | $34.00M | $34.00M | $34.00M | -$185.00M | -$315.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +47.3% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | >999% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -62.2% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -644.1% | -70.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +47.3% | +47.3% | +47.3% | >999% | >999% | >999% | >999% | -62.2% | -62.2% | -62.2% | -62.2% | -644.1% | -70.3% |
Range-$315.00M – $90.00M
CAGR+118.8%
Avg YoY Growth+349.5%
Median YoY Growth+47.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's accrued expenses and other current liabilities?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported accrued expenses and other current liabilities of -$315.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's accrued expenses and other current liabilities changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's accrued expenses and other current liabilities decreased by 70.3% year-over-year, from -$185.00M to -$315.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's accrued expenses and other current liabilities?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), NRG Energy's accrued expenses and other current liabilities has grown at a 35.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$55.00M to $136.00M.
- What does accrued expenses and other current liabilities mean?
- The net change in liabilities for expenses incurred but not yet paid.