NRG Energy Overview
- Year Founded
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1989
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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16,702
- Stock Symbol
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NRG
- Investments
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93
- Share Price
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$97.10
- (As of Friday Closing)
NRG Energy General Information
Description
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home-services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 26 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity in Texas and the Eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
Contact Information
Website
www.nrg.comCorporate Office
- NRG Tower
- 1301 McKinney Street
- Houston, TX 77010
- United States
Corporate Office
- NRG Tower
- 1301 McKinney Street
- Houston, TX 77010
- United States
NRG Energy Timeline
NRG Energy Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, NRG Energy’s stock price is $97.10. Its current market cap is $20.4B with 210M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $97.10 | $98.05 | $79.65 - $189.96 | $20.4B | 210M | 3.25M | $5.74 |
NRG Energy Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, NRG Energy has a trailing 12-month revenue of $35B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2025 31-Dec-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 44,061,633 | 42,545,659 | 28,703,538 | 23,821,021 |
| Revenue | 34,956,000 | 30,713,000 | 28,130,000 | 28,823,000 |
| EBITDA | 3,883,000 | 2,771,000 | 3,170,000 | 1,628,000 |
| Net Income | 1,258,000 | 864,000 | 1,125,000 | (202,000) |
| Total Assets | 40,296,000 | 29,140,000 | 24,022,000 | 26,038,000 |
| Total Debt | 23,130,000 | 16,622,000 | 10,991,000 | 10,971,000 |
NRG Energy Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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NRG Energy Comparisons
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NRG Energy Competitors (33)
One of NRG Energy’s 33 competitors is Vistra, a Corporation company based in Irving, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra | Corporation | Irving, TX | ||||
| AES (Electric Utilities) | Formerly VC-backed | Arlington, VA | ||||
| OGE Energy | Corporation | Oklahoma City, OK | ||||
| Duke Energy | Corporation | Charlotte, NC | ||||
| DTE Energy | Corporation | Detroit, MI |
NRG Energy Patents
NRG Energy Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-3160427-A1 | Automated management of electricity consumption | Pending | 17-Jun-2021 | ||
| US-11525594-B1 | Automated management of electricity consumption | Active | 17-Jun-2021 | ||
| CA-3091053-A1 | Systems for procuring service customers and related methods | Pending | 29-Aug-2019 | ||
| US-20210065315-A1 | Systems for procuring service customers and related methods | Inactive | 29-Aug-2019 | ||
| US-20170201077-A1 | Containerized microgrid system and methods of use and distribution | Inactive | 08-Jan-2016 | H02B7/06 |
NRG Energy Signals
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NRG Energy Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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NRG Energy Investments & Acquisitions (93)
NRG Energy’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with CPower. The deal was made on 30-Jan-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPower | 30-Jan-2026 | Buyout/LBO | Energy Marketing | ||
| LS Power (Premier Power Portfolio in New York, United States) | 30-Jan-2026 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Other Energy | ||
| Aalo | 28-Sep-2025 | Early Stage VC | Alternative Energy Equipment | ||
| Equilibrium Energy | 12-Mar-2025 | Early Stage VC | Alternative Energy Equipment | ||
| Rockland Capital (738 MW of Natural Gas Generation in Texas) | 12-Mar-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Other Energy |
NRG Energy ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
39.73 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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NRG Energy Exits (35)
NRG Energy’s most recent exit was on 31-Aug-2022 from Global Thermostat. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Thermostat | 31-Aug-2022 | Completed |
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| Liberty Power | 10-Sep-2021 | Completed |
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| Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning | 01-Jan-2021 | Completed |
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| Kynect | 01-Aug-2019 | Completed |
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| Petra Nova | 01-Dec-2016 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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NRG Energy Affiliates
Subsidiaries (202)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nrg Controllable Load Services | Dallas, TX | 2021 | |
| Choose Who You Use | Philadelphia, PA | 2020 | |
| Vivint Gives Back | Provo, UT | 2020 | |
| Somerset Operations | Princeton, NJ | 2019 | |
| Mount Hope Solar 1 | New York, NY | 2019 |
NRG Energy FAQs
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When was NRG Energy founded?
NRG Energy was founded in 1989.
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Where is NRG Energy headquartered?
NRG Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of NRG Energy?
NRG Energy has 16,702 total employees.
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What industry is NRG Energy in?
NRG Energy’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.
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Is NRG Energy a private or public company?
NRG Energy is a Public company.
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What is NRG Energy’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for NRG Energy is NRG.
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What is the current stock price of NRG Energy?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of NRG Energy is $97.10.
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What is the current market cap of NRG Energy?
The current market capitalization of NRG Energy is $20.4B.
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What is NRG Energy’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for NRG Energy is $35B.
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Who are NRG Energy’s competitors?
Vistra, AES (Electric Utilities), OGE Energy, Duke Energy, and DTE Energy are some of the 33 competitors of NRG Energy.
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What is NRG Energy’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
NRG Energy’s EPS for 12 months was $5.74.
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