Operating Expenses
Total costs & expenses
NRG Energy Total costs & expenses increased by 33.5% to $9.93B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 33.4%, from $7.44B to $9.93B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Total costs & expenses shows an upward trend with a 4.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
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total_costs_and_expensesHistorical Data
20 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 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.69B | $4.29B | $7.76B | $5.47B | $6.56B | $8.38B | $9.17B | $9.47B | $5.82B | $7.39B | $7.35B | $6.55B | $5.25B | $8.24B | $5.86B | $7.44B | $6.74B | $7.22B | $7.44B | $9.93B |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.4% | +80.8% | -29.5% | +20.0% | +27.7% | +9.5% | +3.2% | -38.5% | +26.9% | -0.5% | -10.8% | -19.8% | +56.9% | -28.9% | +26.9% | -9.5% | +7.1% | +3.0% | +33.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +78.0% | +95.2% | +18.3% | +73.1% | -11.3% | -11.8% | -19.9% | -30.8% | -9.7% | +11.6% | -20.2% | +13.6% | +28.3% | -12.4% | +26.8% | +33.4% |
Range$3.69B – $9.93B
CAGR+23.2%
Avg YoY Growth+16.4%
Median YoY Growth+12.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Segment | $2.08B | $2.51B | $2.38B | $3.88B | $3.08B | $2.91B | $3.69B | $6.19B |
| Texas Segment | $1.8B | $4.36B | $2.08B | $2.1B | $2.46B | $3.09B | $2.35B | $2.36B |
| West/Other | $986.5M | $986.5M | $986.5M | — | — | — | — | $817M |
| Vivint Smart Home | $441M | $456M | $545M | — | — | — | $544M | — |
| West/Services/Other | $914M | $898M | — | $1.03B | $531M | $732M | — | — |
| Total | $5.25B | $8.24B | $5.86B | $7.44B | $6.74B | $7.22B | $7.44B | $9.93B |
West/Services/Other was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is NRG Energy's total costs & expenses?
- NRG Energy (NRG) reported total costs & expenses of $9.93B in Q1 2026.
- How has NRG Energy's total costs & expenses changed year-over-year?
- NRG Energy's total costs & expenses increased by 33.4% year-over-year, from $7.44B to $9.93B.
- What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's total costs & expenses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), NRG Energy's total costs & expenses has grown at a 4.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.9B to $28.84B.