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Derivative Liability
NRG Energy Derivative Liability increased by 39.6% to $4.69B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.8%, from $3.88B to $4.69B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher exposure to unfavorable market movements or an increase in the volume of hedging activities.
Detailed definition
Represents the total fair value of derivative financial instruments that are in a net liability position at the balance...
Peer comparison
Varies significantly based on hedging strategy and market volatility; peers with larger trading operations typically report higher balances.
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other_derivative_liabilitiesHistorical Data
6 periods
| Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.40B | $3.88B | $3.23B | $3.01B | $3.36B | $4.69B |
| QoQ Change | — | +14.1% | -16.9% | -6.9% | +11.8% | +39.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -1.3% | +20.8% |
Range$3.01B – $4.69B
CAGR+29.2%
Avg YoY Growth+9.8%
Median YoY Growth+9.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's derivative liability?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported derivative liability of $4.69B in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's derivative liability changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's derivative liability increased by 20.8% year-over-year, from $3.88B to $4.69B.
- What does derivative liability mean?
- The total amount the company would owe if it closed out all its current derivative contracts that have a negative value.