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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 $181.80, with a high of $202.00 and a low of $145.00. This represents a 6.72% increase from the last price of $170.36.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $202 Avg: $181.8 Low: $145 Last Closed Price: $170.36

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 Energy6.72%
SectorUtilities Stocks5.49%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts336
Avg Price Target$181.67$181.67$167.17
Last Closing Price$170.36$170.36$170.36
Upside/Downside6.64%6.64%-1.87%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 252531-11
Sep, 251531-10
Aug, 251631-11
Jul, 251541-11
Jun, 25-541-10
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 22, 2025Morgan Stanley$145.00$159.50-9.09%-14.89%
Oct 20, 2025Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$198.00$168.7417.34%16.22%
Oct 08, 2025Angie StorozynskiSeaport Global$202.00$162.6124.22%18.57%
Jun 26, 2025Nicholas CampanellaBarclays$197.00$153.3228.49%15.64%
May 14, 2025James ThalackerBMO Capital$167.00$150.6110.88%-1.97%
Oct 29, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$94.00$88.735.94%-44.82%
Sep 30, 2024James ThalackerBMO Capital$90.00$91.22-1.34%-47.17%
Sep 12, 2024Julien Dumoulin-SmithJefferies$78.00$79.80-2.26%-54.21%
May 28, 2024David ArcaroMorgan Stanley$83.00$85.62-3.06%-51.28%
Dec 09, 2022Morgan Stanley$37.00$32.1814.98%-78.28%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 22, 2025Morgan StanleyOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 20, 2025JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 08, 2025Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Sep 22, 2025ScotiabankOutperforminitialise
Jul 17, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jun 26, 2025BarclaysOverweightinitialise
Jun 13, 2025Raymond JamesMarket PerformStrong Buyinitialise
May 14, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
May 13, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
May 13, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-1 $3 $7 $11 $15 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.08$8.93$5.17$-1.12$5.46----
Avg Forecast$3.63$4.20$3.25$5.96$6.21$7.23$8.08$8.86$9.65
High Forecast$3.82$4.42$3.46$6.60$6.35$7.31$9.21$9.25$12.65
Low Forecast$3.30$3.81$2.78$5.32$6.08$7.14$7.26$8.48$6.52
Surprise %-42.70%112.62%59.08%-118.79%-12.08%----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $13B $21B $29B $37B $45B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$9.09B$26.99B$31.54B$28.82B-----
Avg Forecast$9.48B$21.59B$28.62B$29.97B$30.64B$32.02B$32.58B$32.82B$35.77B
High Forecast$9.86B$22.46B$29.99B$37.14B$37.96B$44.89B$32.67B$33.16B$44.32B
Low Forecast$8.81B$20.06B$25.42B$22.49B$22.99B$19.14B$32.50B$32.49B$26.84B
Surprise %-4.04%25.02%10.22%-3.84%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-10B $-5B $0 $5B $10B $15B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$510.00M$2.19B$1.22B$-202.00M$1.13B----
Avg Forecast$827.79M$-3.94B$9.82B$-256.00M$1.42B$1.65B$1.88B$2.02B$2.20B
High Forecast$871.40M$-2.24B$14.76B$-65.08M$1.45B$1.67B$2.10B$2.11B$2.88B
Low Forecast$751.82M$-5.64B$4.88B$-446.92M$1.39B$1.63B$1.66B$1.93B$1.49B
Surprise %-38.39%-155.52%-87.57%-21.09%-20.58%----

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 $181.8 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $145 at the low end to $202 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.72% change from the previous closing price of $170.36.

How does NRG Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

NRG Energy's stock forecast shows a 6.72% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the utilities stocks sector (5.49%).

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

  • October 2025: 18.18% Strong Buy, 45.45% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 30.00% Hold, 10.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 9.09% Strong Buy, 54.55% Buy, 27.27% Hold, 9.09% 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 2025 is $7.23, marking a 32.42% increase from the reported $5.46 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.08 in 2026, $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 2025 is $32.02B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $32.58B, followed by $32.82B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $1.65B, representing an 46.49% increase from the reported $1.12B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.88B in 2026, $2.02B in 2027, and $2.2B in 2028.