NRG Energy, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 541.29B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 959.82B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

NRG Energy, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. has 210.31M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 37.74. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.89, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.37.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 17.90 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.66 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 27.26 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. NRG Energy, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 23.34, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 959.82B versus a market cap of 541.29B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.97, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 483.36, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.99 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 26.77, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.85 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.65, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.05, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 35.21M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 16,435.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 43.25 indicates how many times NRG Energy, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. recorded 3.48B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 18.99, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 18.31B, leaving 14.83B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 21, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 38.51% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. generated 578.75B in revenue and converted that into 14.83B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 73.67. EBITDA reached 53.62B, while operating income came in at 36.34B.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. holds 2.83B in cash and equivalents against 410.01B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 403.49B. Total book value stands at 73.47B, with working capital of -5.63B providing operational flexibility.

NRG Energy, Inc. produced 27.17B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -559.09M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 26.61B - equivalent to 132.82 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. posted a gross margin of 18.80, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.28 and net profit margin of 2.56 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. paid dividends of 38.28 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 47.57 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.13, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -20.79, meaning NRG Energy, Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

NRG Energy, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on June 1, 2007 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.01, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.