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NRG Energy Inc.(NRG) Stock Analysis | Utilities

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Reward47Moderate
Risk60Medium-High
75%Data
Thin 3% profit margin · Revenue growing 11% YoY
Speculative Momentum
Market Cap:23.36Bn
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Reward Rating
47
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
60
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $188.75.

What is NRG Energy Inc.?

, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada.

NRG · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

NRG has limited near-term tailwinds — balance sheet and profitability weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

NRG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 3

  • Balance sheet30/100

    Interest covered 2.4×

  • Profitability34/100

    3% net margin · 24% ROE

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is NRG Energy Inc.?

, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 23.36B, and a P/E ratio of 28.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (47)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorUtilities
IndustryUtilities - Independent Power Producers
Market Cap23.36B
P/E Ratio28.9375
Dividend Yield1.63%
Beta1.203
Insider Activity
12M windowBearish
Shares soldShares bought
0-3months
0
0
3-6months
15,000 shares
$783k
0
6-9months
5172,556 shares
$27.6M
0
9-12months
230,672 shares
$4.9M
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