NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) stock
Close on Oct 30, 2026Market cap $20.19BP/E 25.4Yield 1.83%
Earnings
NRG Energy's quarterly results as reported in its earnings releases, with the company's own outlook. Hover a number to see the sentence it came from.
Quarterly results
Revenue and earnings per share from each of NRG Energy's earnings releases, newest first
| Quarter | Reported | Revenue | YoY | EPS | Adj. EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026ended Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026Expected | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q2 FY2026ended Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026before the open | $7.48B | +11.0% | $2.31 | $1.49 | Release |
| Q1 FY2026ended Mar 31, 2026 | May 6, 2026before the open | $10.26B | – | $0.52 | $1.49 | Release |
| Q4 FY2025ended Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026before the open | – | – | – | – | Release |
| Q3 FY2025ended Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025before the open | $7.64B | – | $0.69 | $2.78 | Release |
| Q2 FY2025ended Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025before the open | $6.74B | +1.2% | -$0.62 | $1.73 | Release |
| Q1 FY2025ended Mar 31, 2025 | May 12, 2025before the open | – | – | – | $2.68 | Release |
| Q4 FY2024ended Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025before the open | $6.82B | +0.2% | $3.01 | – | Release |
| Q3 FY2024ended Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024before the open | – | – | – | $1.90 | Release |
| Q2 FY2024ended Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024before the open | $6.66B | +4.9% | $3.37 | – | Release |
| Q1 FY2024ended Mar 31, 2024 | May 7, 2024before the open | $7.43B | -3.8% | $2.31 | – | Release |
| Q4 FY2023ended Dec 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024before the open | $6.81B | -13.3% | – | – | Release |
| Q3 FY2023ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023before the open | $7.95B | -6.6% | $1.41 | – | Release |
| Q2 FY2023ended Jun 30, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023before the open | $6.35B | -12.8% | $1.25 | – | Release |
| Q1 FY2023ended Mar 31, 2023 | May 4, 2023before the open | $7.72B | -2.2% | -$5.82 | – | Release |
| Q4 FY2022ended Dec 31, 2022 | Feb 16, 2023before the open | $7.86B | +11.5% | – | – | Release |
| Q3 FY2022ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022before the open | $8.51B | +28.8% | $0.29 | – | Release |
| Q2 FY2022ended Jun 30, 2022 | Aug 4, 2022before the open | $7.28B | – | $2.16 | – | Release |
| Q1 FY2022ended Mar 31, 2022 | May 6, 2022before the open | $7.90B | – | $7.17 | – | Release |
| Q4 FY2021ended Dec 31, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022before the open | $7.05B | – | – | – | Release |
| Q3 FY2021ended Sep 30, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021before the open | $6.61B | – | $6.60 | – | Release |
| Q2 FY2021ended Jun 30, 2021 | Aug 5, 2021before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q1 FY2021ended Mar 31, 2021 | May 6, 2021before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q4 FY2020ended Dec 31, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q3 FY2020ended Sep 30, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020before the open | – | – | – | – | Filing |
| Q2 FY2020ended Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020during market hours | – | – | – | – | Filing |
Figures as first announced; later restatements appear under Financials. Expected dates are estimated from the company's past reporting pattern.
Current guidance
NRG Energy's latest outlook for periods it has not reported yet, compared with what it said before
| Metric | Period | Guidance | Before | Change | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $5.33B – $5.83B | $5.33B – $5.83B | Reaffirmed | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Adjusted EPSnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $7.90 – $9.90 | $7.90 – $9.90 | Reaffirmed | Aug 4, 2026 |
| FCFbGnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $2.80B – $3.30B | $2.80B – $3.30B | Reaffirmed | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Environmental capital expenditures | FY2026 | $10.00M – $20.00M | – | Lowered | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Adjusted cash provided by operating activitiesnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $3.11B – $3.59B | – | Raised | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Adjusted Net Incomenon-GAAP | FY2026 | $1.69B – $2.12B | $1.69B – $2.12B | Reaffirmed | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Cash provided by operating activitiesGAAP | FY2026 | $3.00B – $3.48B | – | Raised | Aug 4, 2026 |
| common stock dividendsnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $400.00M | – | Lowered | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Depreciation and amortization | FY2026 | $1.96B | – | Raised | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Income tax expenseGAAP | FY2026 | $490.00M – $560.00M | – | Lowered | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Interest expense, net | FY2026 | $1.20B | – | New | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Net IncomeGAAP | FY2026 | $1.33B – $1.76B | – | New | Aug 4, 2026 |
| share repurchasesnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $1.00B | – | New | Feb 24, 2026 |
Guidance history
Every forecast NRG Energy put in an earnings release, newest first
| Given | Metric | Period | Guidance | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Environmental capital expenditures | FY2026 | $10.00M – $20.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Maintenance capital expenditures | FY2026 | $450.00M – $480.00M | New |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2026 | $5.33B – $5.83B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Adjusted EPS | FY2026 | $7.90 – $9.90 | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2026 | FCFbG | FY2026 | $2.80B – $3.30B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Depreciation and amortization | FY2026 | $1.96B | Raised |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Interest expense, net | FY2026 | $1.20B | New |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Adjusted Net Income | FY2026 | $1.69B – $2.12B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Adjusted cash provided by operating activities | FY2026 | $3.11B – $3.59B | Raised |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Cash provided by operating activities | FY2026 | $3.00B – $3.48B | Raised |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Income tax expense | FY2026 | $490.00M – $560.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Net Income | FY2026 | $1.33B – $1.76B | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2026 | $5.33B – $5.83B | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Adjusted EPS | FY2026 | $7.90 – $9.90 | New |
| May 6, 2026 | FCFbG | FY2026 | $2.80B – $3.30B | New |
| May 6, 2026 | Adjusted Net Income | FY2026 | $1.69B – $2.12B | Raised |
| Feb 24, 2026 | share repurchases | FY2026 | $1.00B | New |
| Feb 24, 2026 | common stock dividends | FY2026 | $400.00M | Lowered |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2025 | $3.88B – $4.03B | Raised |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Adjusted EPS | FY2025 | $7.55 – $8.15 | Raised |
| Nov 6, 2025 | FCFbG | FY2025 | $2.10B – $2.25B | Raised |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Adjusted Net Income | FY2025 | $1.47B – $1.59B | Raised |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2025 | $3.73B – $3.98B | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Adjusted EPS | FY2025 | $6.75 – $7.75 | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | FCFbG | FY2025 | $1.98B – $2.23B | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Adjusted Net Income | FY2025 | $1.33B – $1.53B | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2025 | $3.73B – $3.98B | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Adjusted EPS | FY2025 | $6.75 – $7.75 | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | FCFbG | FY2025 | $1.98B – $2.23B | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Adjusted Net Income | FY2025 | $1.33B – $1.53B | New |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $3.66B – $3.81B | Raised |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Adjusted EPS | FY2024 | $5.95 – $6.75 | New |
| Nov 8, 2024 | FCFbG | FY2024 | $1.98B – $2.13B | Raised |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Adjusted Net Income | FY2024 | $1.24B – $1.39B | New |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $3.30B – $3.55B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 8, 2024 | FCFbG | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | Reaffirmed |
| May 7, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $3.30B – $3.55B | Reaffirmed |
| May 7, 2024 | FCFbG | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | Reaffirmed |
| May 7, 2024 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | New |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $3.30B – $3.55B | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Free Cash Flow before Growth | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | Reaffirmed |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $3.15B – $3.30B | Raised |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2024 | $3.30B – $3.55B | New |
| Nov 2, 2023 | FCFbG | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | New |
| Nov 2, 2023 | FCFbG | FY2023 | $1.73B – $1.88B | Raised |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | FY2023 | $1.75B – $1.90B | New |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | FY2024 | $1.83B – $2.08B | New |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $3.01B – $3.25B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 8, 2023 | FCFbG | FY2023 | $1.62B – $1.86B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | FY2023 | $1.61B – $1.85B | Reaffirmed |
| May 4, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $3.01B – $3.25B | Raised |
| May 4, 2023 | FCFbG | FY2023 | $1.62B – $1.86B | Raised |
| May 4, 2023 | Cash provided by Operating Activities | FY2023 | $1.61B – $1.85B | Lowered |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA a | FY2023 | $2.27B – $2.47B | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 16, 2023 | FCFbG | FY2023 | $1.52B – $1.72B | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Cash Provided by Operating Activities | FY2023 | $1.78B – $1.98B | Lowered |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $2.27B – $2.47B | New |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $1.95B – $2.05B | Lowered |
| Nov 7, 2022 | FCFbG | FY2023 | $1.52B – $1.72B | New |
| Nov 7, 2022 | FCFbG | FY2022 | $950.00M – $1.05B | Lowered |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Cash provided by Operating Activities | FY2023 | $1.93B – $2.13B | New |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Cash provided by Operating Activities | FY2022 | $1.23B – $1.33B | New |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $1.95B – $2.25B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2022 | FCFbG | FY2022 | $1.14B – $1.44B | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations | FY2022 | $1.47B – $1.77B | Raised |
| May 6, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $1.95B – $2.25B | Reaffirmed |
| May 6, 2022 | FCFbG | FY2022 | $1.14B – $1.44B | Reaffirmed |
| May 6, 2022 | Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations | FY2022 | $1.38B – $1.68B | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $1.95B – $2.25B | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 24, 2022 | FCFbG | FY2022 | $1.14B – $1.44B | Reaffirmed |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Adjusted Cash From Operations | FY2022 | $1.38B – $1.68B | Reaffirmed |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2021 | $2.40B – $2.50B | New |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2022 | $1.95B – $2.25B | New |
| Nov 4, 2021 | FCFbG | FY2022 | $1.14B – $1.44B | New |
| Nov 4, 2021 | FCFbG | FY2021 | $1.44B – $1.54B | New |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations | FY2022 | $1.38B – $1.68B | New |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Adjusted Cash Flow from Operations | FY2021 | $1.64B – $1.74B | New |
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Press releases
Releases NRG Energy filed with the SEC as exhibits to Form 8-K or 6-K
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