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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

NRG Energy Cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 91.8% to $411.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 71.4%, from $1.44B to $411.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash and cash equivalents, end of period shows an upward trend with a 4.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate stronger liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations, while lower levels may signal potential cash flow constraints.

Detailed definition

This encompasses highly liquid assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, including cash on hand, ban...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; levels vary based on seasonal working capital needs and capital allocation strategies.

Metric ID: other_cash_cash_equivalents_restricted_cash_and_restrict_5675e1

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$909.00M$2.02B$1.11B$3.00B$4.59B$3.51B$2.18B$769.00M$813.00M$675.00M$649.00M$534.00M$1.08B$1.13B$1.17B$1.44B$643.00M$1.09B$5.00B$411.00M
QoQ Change+122.3%-45.1%+169.9%+53.3%-23.5%-38.0%-64.7%+5.7%-17.0%-3.9%-17.7%+102.2%+4.3%+4.2%+22.6%-55.3%+68.7%+360.6%-91.8%
YoY Change+405.4%+73.8%+96.2%-74.3%-82.3%-80.8%-70.2%-30.6%+32.8%+66.8%+80.7%+169.3%-40.5%-3.6%+326.1%-71.4%
Range$411.00M$5.00B
CAGR-15.4%
Avg YoY Growth+49.8%
Median YoY Growth+14.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
NRG Energy (NRG) reported cash and cash equivalents, end of period of $411.00M in Q1 2026.
How has NRG Energy's cash and cash equivalents, end of period changed year-over-year?
NRG Energy's cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 71.4% year-over-year, from $1.44B to $411.00M.
What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), NRG Energy's cash and cash equivalents, end of period has grown at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.93B to $5.00B.
What does cash and cash equivalents, end of period mean?
The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets held by the company, including funds that are legally restricted from immediate use.