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NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) — Stock Research
NRG NRG Energy Inc. $119.05 Stock Change Up/Down $-1.68 (-1.39%)
Friday, 8/7/2026 4:56 PM ET — 20 min. delayed
Trading Data
Volume 3,189,917
% Volume 116%
Shares Outstanding 211.0 M
Market Cap 25,118.0 M
Close/Open Range $120.73 – $121.27
Trade Time 8/6/2026 4:44:57 PM
Range Today $118.87 – $122.97
1 Year Range $112.50 – $189.96
% Range 9%
P/E Ratio 137
Fundamentals
Price/Sales 0.73
Debt/Equity 479.24
Price/Book 21.98
Sales $164.18 /shr
Book Value $5.42 /shr
Dividend Yield 1.57%
EPS Growth 35.55%
Beta 1.32
Industry Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Sector Utilities
Volatility & Options
Volatility (20) 0.80
Volatility (50) 0.60
Volatility (100) 0.57
Volatility (250) 0.48
Put Volume 1,954
Call Volume 1,271
Put/Call Ratio 1.54
Broker Recommendations (16 Brokers)
Strong Buy 13
Moderate Buy 0
Hold 3
Moderate Sell 0
Strong Sell 0
Average Recommendation
1.00 strong buy — 5.00 strong sell
This Week 1.4
Last Week 1.4
Change 0.0
Earnings Per Share
Last Quarter $1.49
Surprise -10.24%
Next Quarter (Est.) $3.89
This Fiscal Year $8.58
Next Fiscal Year $11.63

About NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)

NRG Energy Inc. trades on the stock market under the ticker symbol NRG in the Utilities sector, specifically within the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. This stock research page provides a comprehensive snapshot of fundamental data, trading activity, and analyst sentiment.

Key Data Points Explained

  • P/E Ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio measures the stock price relative to its earnings per share — a core valuation metric.
  • Dividend Yield: The annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price.
  • Volatility: Historical volatility over 20, 50, 100, and 250-day windows shows how much the stock price fluctuates — essential for option pricing.
  • Put/Call Ratio: Compares put option volume to call option volume, indicating market sentiment (above 1.0 = bearish, below 1.0 = bullish).
  • Broker Recommendations: Aggregated analyst ratings from strong buy to strong sell, plus week-over-week changes.

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