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NRG Energy (NRG)

NRG Energy (NRG) is a utilities company operating in utilities—independent power producers. Returns tend to track regulation, capex efficiency, and interest-rate sensitivity. Follow price action, market risk, and comparative valuation signals to support portfolio decisions.

PRICE
$181.34
-1.23% today
RISK
HIGH

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$39.15B
P/E RATIO
45.2
BETA
1.28
More volatile
DIV YIELD
1.05%
52W HIGH
$189.96
52W LOW
$79.57
VOLATILITY
43.0%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$156.04 → $181.34+16.21%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$105.71 → $181.34+71.5%
$107$135$163FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
NRG | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Utilities Sector Context

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

METRICNRGSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio45.2x16.0x 183%
Beta1.280.45More volatile
Div Yield1.05%3.50%Below avg
30d Volatility43.0%15%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
NRG(You are here)
$181.34$39.15BUtilities
NEE$91.99$191.66BUtilitiesVIEW →
DUK$129.23$100.50BUtilitiesVIEW →
SO$96.35$106.09BUtilitiesVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

NRG Energy is currently trading at $181.34, which is 4.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.28, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME2.4M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NRG a good buy right now?

NRG Energy trades at 45.2x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 43.0% volatility.

Does NRG pay dividends?

Yes, NRG Energy offers a dividend yield of 1.05%. This translates to approximately $1.90 per share annually.

How volatile is NRG?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 43.0% and beta of 1.28,NRG is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:54 PM