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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 26 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $196.43, with a high of $225.00 and a low of $153.00. This represents a 32.16% increase from the last price of $148.63.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $225 Avg: $196.43 Low: $153 Last Closed Price: $148.63

NRG Stock Rating

NRG Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (3.85%), 15 Buy (57.69%), 8 Hold (30.77%), 2 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 26 2 8 15 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NRG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNRG Energy32.16%
SectorUtilities Stocks7.14%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3513
Avg Price Target$191.67$192.40$186.77
Last Closing Price$148.63$148.63$148.63
Upside/Downside28.96%29.45%25.66%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 262931-15
Feb, 262831-14
Jan, 262831-14
Dec, 252731-13
Nov, 252731-13
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 06, 2026Carly DavenportGoldman Sachs$197.00$160.4622.77%32.54%
Feb 23, 2026Raymond James$225.00$177.3326.88%51.38%
Feb 17, 2026Morgan Stanley$153.00$173.32-11.72%2.94%
Jan 27, 2026Jefferies$181.00$153.0018.30%21.78%
Jan 20, 2026Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$206.00$152.0535.48%38.60%
Dec 09, 2025UBS$211.00$164.1128.57%41.96%
Oct 28, 2025Morgan Stanley$144.00$167.49-14.02%-3.12%
Oct 27, 2025Shahriar PourrezaWells Fargo$202.00$172.5917.04%35.91%
Oct 22, 2025Morgan Stanley$145.00$159.50-9.09%-2.44%
Oct 20, 2025Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$198.00$168.7417.34%33.22%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 23, 2026Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Jan 20, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 09, 2025UBSNeutralBuyinitialise
Nov 20, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderperformUnderperformhold
Oct 27, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweightinitialise
Oct 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 20, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 08, 2025Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Sep 22, 2025ScotiabankOutperforminitialise
Jul 17, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold

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 26 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 15 Buy, 8 Hold, 2 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 26 Wall Street analysts, averages $196.43 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $153 at the low end to $225 at the high end, suggesting a potential 32.16% change from the previous closing price of $148.63.

How does NRG Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

NRG Energy's stock forecast shows a 32.16% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (7.14%).

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

  • March 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 20.00% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 21.43% Hold, 7.14% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 21.43% Hold, 7.14% Sell, 0% 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.