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NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NRG Stock Forecast

NRG Energy (NRG) stock forecast, based on 27 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $181.38, with a high of $221.00 and a low of $131.00. This represents a 96.49% increase from the last price of $92.31.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $221 Avg: $181.38 Low: $131 Last Closed Price: $92.31

NRG Stock Rating

NRG Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.70%), 18 Buy (66.67%), 7 Hold (25.93%), 1 Sell (3.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 27 1 7 18 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NRG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNRG Energy96.49%
SectorUtilities Stocks15.60%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts61329
Avg Price Target$156.50$185.54$186.21
Last Closing Price$92.31$92.31$92.31
Upside/Downside69.54%101.00%101.72%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 263103--16
Sep, 263103--16
Aug, 263112-117
Jul, 263112-117
Jun, 263112-117
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2026Meike BeckerHSBC$179.00$99.8079.36%93.91%
Oct 21, 2026Raymond James$152.00$99.4252.89%64.66%
Oct 21, 2026Gabriele SorbaraWilliams Trading$165.00$97.8468.64%78.75%
Oct 21, 2026UBS$152.00$97.8455.36%64.66%
Oct 19, 2026Seaport Global$160.00$99.2361.24%73.33%
Oct 19, 2026Jefferies$131.00$99.2332.02%41.91%
Aug 19, 2026BNP Paribas$221.00$117.9687.35%139.41%
Aug 06, 2026BMO Capital$214.00$120.7377.26%131.83%
Aug 05, 2026Scotiabank$211.00$119.9175.97%128.58%
Aug 05, 2026Nicholas AmicucciEvercore ISI$195.00$118.7764.18%111.24%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2026HSBCBuyinitialise
Oct 21, 2026Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Oct 16, 2026CIBCOutperforminitialise
Aug 06, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Aug 05, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 28, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 16, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 15, 2026ScotiabankOutperformOutperformhold
Mar 23, 2026Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 23, 2026Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-1 $3 $7 $11 $15 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.93$5.17$-1.12$5.14$4.09---
Avg Forecast$4.20$3.25$5.96$6.21$7.23$8.08$8.86$9.65
High Forecast$4.42$3.46$6.60$6.35$7.31$9.21$9.25$12.65
Low Forecast$3.81$2.78$5.32$6.08$7.14$7.26$8.48$6.52
Surprise %112.62%59.08%-118.79%-17.23%-43.43%---

Revenue Forecast

$15B $21B $27B $33B $39B $45B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$26.99B$31.54B$28.82B$28.13B$30.71B---
Avg Forecast$21.59B$28.62B$29.97B$30.64B$32.02B$32.58B$32.82B$35.77B
High Forecast$22.46B$29.99B$37.14B$37.96B$44.89B$32.67B$33.16B$44.32B
Low Forecast$20.06B$25.42B$22.49B$22.99B$19.14B$32.50B$32.49B$26.84B
Surprise %25.02%10.22%-3.84%-8.18%-4.07%---

Net Income Forecast

$-10B $-5B $0 $5B $10B $15B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.19B$1.22B$-202.00M$1.13B$864.00M---
Avg Forecast$-3.94B$9.82B$-256.00M$1.42B$1.65B$1.88B$2.02B$2.20B
High Forecast$-2.24B$14.76B$-65.08M$1.45B$1.67B$2.10B$2.11B$2.88B
Low Forecast$-5.64B$4.88B$-446.92M$1.39B$1.63B$1.66B$1.93B$1.49B
Surprise %-155.52%-87.57%-21.09%-20.58%-47.57%---

NRG Forecast FAQ

Is NRG Energy stock a buy?

NRG Energy stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that NRG Energy is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is NRG Energy's price target?

NRG Energy's price target, set by 27 Wall Street analysts, averages $181.38 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $131 at the low end to $221 at the high end, suggesting a potential 96.49% change from the previous closing price of $92.31.

How does NRG Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

NRG Energy's stock forecast shows a 96.49% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (15.60%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for NRG Energy over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 18.75% Strong Buy, 62.50% Buy, 18.75% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 18.75% Strong Buy, 62.50% Buy, 18.75% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 17.65% Strong Buy, 64.71% Buy, 11.76% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.

What is NRG Energy’s EPS forecast?

NRG Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.08, marking a 97.56% increase from the reported $4.09 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $8.86 in 2027, and $9.65 in 2028.

What is NRG Energy’s revenue forecast?

NRG Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $32.58B, reflecting a 6.09% increase from the reported $30.71B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $32.82B, and $35.77B for 2028.

What is NRG Energy’s net income forecast?

NRG Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.88B, representing an 117.30% increase from the reported $864M in 2025. Projections indicate $2.02B in 2027, and $2.2B in 2028.