Is NRG a good investment in 2026?

NRG Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 41.5, with very high volatility (52.0% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of NRG?

Based on 30-day volatility of 52.0%, NRG has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.34 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does NRG pay dividends?

Yes, NRG Energy has a dividend yield of 1.11%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$35.40B

P/E RATIO

41.5

BETA

1.34

More volatile

DIV YIELD

1.11%

52W HIGH

$189.96

52W LOW

$90.84

VOLATILITY

52.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$152.48 → $166.69+9.32%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$97.86 → $166.69+70.3%

NRG | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/15/2026

Utilities Sector Context

Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.

METRIC	NRG	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	41.5x	16.0x	↑ 159%
Beta	1.34	0.45	More volatile
Div Yield	1.11%	3.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	52.0%	15%	Higher risk

TOP UTILITIES PEERS

NENEE DUDUK SOSO

Competitors Analysis

Compare NRG's key metrics against its main utilities sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
NRNRG(You are here)	$166.69	$35.40B	Utilities	—
NENEE	$90.58	$188.89B	Utilities	VIEW →
DUDUK	$128.95	$100.35B	Utilities	VIEW →
SOSO	$94.96	$107.05B	Utilities	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

NRG Energy is currently trading at $166.69, which is 12.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.34, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME1.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NRG a good buy right now?

NRG Energy trades at 41.5x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 52.0% volatility.

Does NRG pay dividends?

Yes, NRG Energy offers a dividend yield of 1.11%. This translates to approximately $1.85 per share annually.

How volatile is NRG?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 52.0% and beta of 1.34,NRG is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.