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NRG

NRG Energy Inc

$92.31

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−$2.07-2.19%

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Opened at: $93.92
Day high: $94.35
Day low: $90.80
Yesterday’s close: $94.38

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities
Size: Large company
Market value: $19.4 billion
Number of shares: 210.2 million
Country: US
Went public: Feb 5, 2004
Exchange: NYSE
Website: nrg.com
Next earnings: 2026-11-05 · analysts’ expected profit per share $3.48

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NRG Energy Inc. generates and sells electricity and energy products to homes and businesses across the United States. The company is a…

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HSBC Initiates Coverage On NRG Energy with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $179In brief
HSBC has started covering NRG Energy, giving it a Buy rating and setting a price target of $179. This signals the bank’s confidence in the company’s future performance.
Benzinga · Oct 22, 2026
NRG Energy (NRG) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to ConsiderIn brief
NRG Energy closed its recent trading session at $99.8, up 2% from the previous day’s close. The move shows the stock outperformed the broader market during that session.
Yahoo · Oct 21, 2026
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on NRG Energy, Lowers Price Target to $144In brief
Morgan Stanley keeps NRG Energy on its Equal‑Weight list but cuts its price target from $159 to $144. The downgrade reflects a more cautious outlook on the company’s valuation.
Benzinga · Oct 21, 2026
Brokers Suggest Investing in NRG (NRG): Read This Before Placing a BetIn brief
According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in NRG (NRG). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?
Yahoo · Oct 21, 2026
Investors Heavily Search NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): Here is What You Need to KnowIn brief
NRG Energy is among the most watched stocks on Zacks.com, indicating strong investor interest. The article suggests it’s worth looking into what could drive the stock’s future.
Yahoo · Oct 21, 2026
Clearway Energy (CWEN) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to ConsiderIn brief
Clearway Energy finished its latest session at $30.24, rising 2.34% from the prior close. The gain shows the stock outperformed the market during that period.
Yahoo · Oct 20, 2026
NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You TradeIn brief
NRG Energy ended its recent session at $97.84, down 1.55% from the previous close. The decline happened while the broader market rose.
Yahoo · Oct 20, 2026
NRG Stock Slides Following Price Target Cuts From Jefferies, Seaport Research – A Look At Some Key HighlightsIn brief
NRG Energy announced a quarterly dividend of $0.475 per share, payable on November 16 to shareholders of record as of November 2, 2026. The dividend news may influence the stock’s price movement.
Yahoo · Oct 19, 2026

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