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NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
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NRG Energy (NRG - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $165.34, demonstrating a -1.92% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.48%.
Shares of the power company witnessed a gain of 15.81% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Utilities sector with its gain of 1.73%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of NRG Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on November 6, 2025. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.93, marking a 4.32% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.18 billion, reflecting a 0.65% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.98 per share and a revenue of $29.99 billion, demonstrating changes of +20.18% and +6.61%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for NRG Energy should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.13% increase. Currently, NRG Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, NRG Energy is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.12. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.24, which means NRG Energy is trading at a premium to the group.
Meanwhile, NRG's PEG ratio is currently 1.37. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.78.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it within the top 32% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.
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NRG Energy (NRG) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
NRG Energy (NRG - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $165.34, demonstrating a -1.92% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.48%.
Shares of the power company witnessed a gain of 15.81% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Utilities sector with its gain of 1.73%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of NRG Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on November 6, 2025. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.93, marking a 4.32% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.18 billion, reflecting a 0.65% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.98 per share and a revenue of $29.99 billion, demonstrating changes of +20.18% and +6.61%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for NRG Energy should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.13% increase. Currently, NRG Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
With respect to valuation, NRG Energy is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.12. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.24, which means NRG Energy is trading at a premium to the group.
Meanwhile, NRG's PEG ratio is currently 1.37. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.78.
The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it within the top 32% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Remember to apply Zacks.com to follow these and more stock-moving metrics during the upcoming trading sessions.