Sharemaestro company-news research for NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

NYSE United States Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest NRG news and sentiment

NRG Energy Inc.

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score50Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 30/100 evidence confidence 100% direct company focus 67 current stories across 16 publishers
Latest weekly closeUSD 111.12week of 28 Aug 2026
Main news subjectEarnings83/100 share of current news
News data statusPartial26 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

67 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone51/100 Published 30-day score50/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline NRG Energy (NRG) Q1 2026 Earnings: Results, Market Reaction & History 24/7 Wall St. ยท 27 Aug 2026 09:18

What supports the score

Direct evidence

67 current stories are mapped specifically to NRG.

Source breadth

The score uses 16 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.573.

Confidence

Confidence is 30/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

50/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
30/100
Confidencethin evidence
100%/100
Company news67 company stories
82/100
Story agreement18/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
01 Aug: 2 stories02 Aug: 2 stories03 Aug: 4 stories04 Aug: 18 stories05 Aug: 4 stories06 Aug: 5 stories08 Aug: 4 stories09 Aug: 2 stories10 Aug: 1 stories11 Aug: 1 stories13 Aug: 4 stories14 Aug: 2 stories16 Aug: 1 stories18 Aug: 2 stories19 Aug: 3 stories20 Aug: 2 stories21 Aug: 1 stories24 Aug: 3 stories25 Aug: 2 stories26 Aug: 3 stories27 Aug: 1 stories 01 Aug: tone 62, 2 stories02 Aug: tone 53, 2 stories03 Aug: tone 50, 4 stories04 Aug: tone 56, 18 stories05 Aug: tone 50, 4 stories06 Aug: tone 50, 5 stories08 Aug: tone 59, 4 stories09 Aug: tone 54, 2 stories10 Aug: tone 75, 1 stories11 Aug: tone 39, 1 stories13 Aug: tone 46, 4 stories14 Aug: tone 69, 2 stories16 Aug: tone 74, 1 stories18 Aug: tone 46, 2 stories19 Aug: tone 66, 3 stories20 Aug: tone 50, 2 stories21 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories24 Aug: tone 37, 3 stories25 Aug: tone 54, 2 stories26 Aug: tone 50, 3 stories27 Aug: tone 50, 1 stories 95505
01 Aug16 Aug30 Aug
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence11
0.573 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
16 independent publishers
Company relevance100
share tied directly to this company
Freshness25
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement82
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix88
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks14 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
06 Mar 2026: close 153.843533, indexed 100.013 Mar 2026: close 152.39801, indexed 99.120 Mar 2026: close 145.349839, indexed 94.527 Mar 2026: close 147.283849, indexed 95.703 Apr 2026: close 152.218566, indexed 98.910 Apr 2026: close 163.56343, indexed 106.317 Apr 2026: close 167.21213, indexed 108.724 Apr 2026: close 159.316583, indexed 103.601 May 2026: close 153.37, indexed 99.708 May 2026: close 138.11, indexed 89.815 May 2026: close 127.81, indexed 83.122 May 2026: close 137.65, indexed 89.529 May 2026: close 134.08, indexed 87.205 Jun 2026: close 129.2, indexed 84.012 Jun 2026: close 125.47, indexed 81.619 Jun 2026: close 135.06, indexed 87.826 Jun 2026: close 149.36, indexed 97.103 Jul 2026: close 136.232675, indexed 88.610 Jul 2026: close 139.939958, indexed 91.017 Jul 2026: close 128.668622, indexed 83.624 Jul 2026: close 140.547872, indexed 91.431 Jul 2026: close 133.830914, indexed 87.007 Aug 2026: close 118.13, indexed 76.814 Aug 2026: close 126.24, indexed 82.121 Aug 2026: close 113.11, indexed 73.528 Aug 2026: close 111.12, indexed 72.2 15 May 2026: news score 50, close 127.81, 1 stories5022 May 2026: news score 50, close 137.65, 1 stories29 May 2026: news score 50, close 134.08, 1 stories5005 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 129.2, 1 stories26 Jun 2026: news score 51, close 149.36, 5 stories5103 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 136.232675, 10 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 139.939958, 16 stories5017 Jul 2026: news score 56, close 128.668622, 32 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 59, close 140.547872, 63 stories5931 Jul 2026: news score 59, close 133.830914, 83 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 57, close 118.13, 126 stories5714 Aug 2026: news score 57, close 126.24, 143 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 56, close 113.11, 119 stories5628 Aug 2026: news score 51, close 111.12, 99 stories51 Price index 113.1 90.5 67.9 News score 100 50 0
06 Mar02 Jun28 Aug
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price-27.8%latest close 111.12
News score change+1first to latest comparable week
One-week response-1.8%Price digesting
Fair-value position+3.2%Near fair-value range
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
28 Aug 202651USD 111.12-1.8%
21 Aug 202656USD 113.11-10.4%
14 Aug 202657USD 126.24+6.9%
07 Aug 202657USD 118.13-11.7%
31 Jul 202659USD 133.830914-4.8%
24 Jul 202659USD 140.547872+9.2%
17 Jul 202656USD 128.668622-8.1%
10 Jul 202650USD 139.939958+2.7%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings4945 stories ยท 67%
Market update4913 stories ยท 19%
Deals and strategy534 stories ยท 6%
Analyst action653 stories ยท 4%
Capital return702 stories ยท 3%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

88/100 independence
Stock Titan5911 stories ยท 16%
MarketBeat498 stories ยท 12%
MarketWatch496 stories ยท 9%
TradingView524 stories ยท 6%
finance.yahoo.com514 stories ยท 6%
The Globe and Mail433 stories ยท 4%
Simply Wall St.503 stories ยท 4%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Earnings51Energy Transportation44Financial Markets42Finance13Energy9Balance Sheet8Dividends6Economy Macro5Earnings Per Share4Utilities3

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

52 comparable readings ยท 65 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move-151 to 50 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range49โ€“6050 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth89stories at latest stored reading ยท +84
Confidence27/100Provisional ยท +5
26 Jun50 neutral30 Aug 23:07
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
30 Aug 23:0750-127/100 (-6)89 (-13)Provisional
27 Aug 23:5951+033/100 (-3)102 (-2)Provisional
26 Aug 23:5951+036/100 (-3)104 (-5)Measured
25 Aug 23:5951+139/100 (-2)109 (+1)Measured
24 Aug 23:5950-641/100 (+6)108 (-11)Measured
21 Aug 23:5956-135/100 (-3)119 (-5)Measured
20 Aug 23:5957+038/100 (-4)124 (-3)Measured
19 Aug 23:5957+142/100 (0)127 (+1)Measured

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 31-60 of 67

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#31Not directional
MarketBeatDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from fifteen brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $199.43, significantly above its current trading price of $119.05. Despite an 11% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 to $7.48 billion, the company missed adjusted EPS estimates, leading to a share price selloff. NRG is actively pursuing a customer-backed 1.2-gigawatt Texas data-center power project valued at $3.2 billion and continues to pay a quarterly dividend.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
08 Aug 2026 04:38
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Missed expectations
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#32Not directional
BenzingaDirect company coverageStored article

Hereโ€™s How Much You Would Have Made Owning NRG Energy Stock In The Last 5 Years

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) has delivered strong returns over the past five years, outperforming the market with an annualized return of 22.31%. An initial investment of $100 in NRG stock five years ago would now be worth $269.15, highlighting the significant impact of compounded returns on investment growth. The company currently holds a market capitalization of $24.94 billion.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
08 Aug 2026 00:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 23.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#33Not directional
MarketWatchDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors

NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) stock fell 1.39% on Thursday, closing at $119.05, and underperformed compared to the broader market, with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also declining. The company's shares are currently 37.33% below their 52-week high of $189.96.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
06 Aug 2026 20:03
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative market reaction, Large negative market reaction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 24.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3459Tone
The Globe and MailDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Q2 Earnings Call Focuses on Customer-Backed Power

NRG Energy's Q2 2026 earnings call highlighted a new 1.2-gigawatt Texas data-center power project as central to its growth strategy, focusing on customer-backed investment and protected returns. Despite missing adjusted earnings estimates, the company topped revenue expectations and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, though results are tracking below the midpoint. Management emphasized discipline, long-duration cash flows, and continued commitment to annual share repurchases, while addressing market conditions in Texas and the East.

DividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareEconomy MacroEnergyEnergy Transportation
Published
06 Aug 2026 15:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 34/100
30-day weight
1% of the score ยท 24.3d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#35Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) director granted 44 dividend-equivalent rights

NRG Energy director Alexander J. Pourbaix was granted 44 dividend equivalent rights on August 3, 2026, as reported in a Form 4 filing. These rights, which accrued on his deferred and restricted stock units, are economically equivalent to one NRG share each and are settled only in stock. This transaction increases his direct holdings to 19,881 shares, including 327 dividend equivalent rights.

FinanceFinancial Markets
Published
06 Aug 2026 03:39
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 24.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#36Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) EVP awarded dividend equivalent rights

NRG Energy's Executive Vice President, Virginia Kinney, was granted 27 common stock equivalents as dividend equivalent rights on August 3, 2026. These rights are linked to deferred stock units and/or restricted stock units and can only be settled in NRG common stock. Following this transaction, Kinney directly holds 33,993 common stock equivalents, which include 194 dividend equivalent rights.

EarningsFinance
Published
06 Aug 2026 03:39
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 24.8d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#37Not directional
The Globe and MailDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Earnings Call Highlights Data Center Pivot

NRG Energy's Q2 earnings call revealed strong EBITDA and free cash flow growth, alongside a strategic pivot towards a transformative 1.2 GW data center power project in Texas, with potential expansion to 2.4 GW. Despite near-term pressures from Texas market weakness, acquisition costs, and new regulatory expenses, the company affirmed its 2026 guidance and commitment to shareholder returns. Management is betting on long-duration contracted cash flows from projects like the data center to drive value over the next decade.

EarningsEnergy TransportationTechnology
Published
06 Aug 2026 00:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#38Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) CTO receives 24 dividend-equivalent stock rights

NRG Energy's CTO, Dak Liyanearachchi, has received 24 dividend equivalent rights, each valued at $0.0000, as part of an acquisition or exercise transaction. These rights, which are economically equivalent to one share of common stock, contribute to his total direct holdings of 63,703 common-stock-equivalent shares, including 175 dividend equivalent rights. The grant is part of his deferred or restricted stock units and will be settled only in NRG common stock.

EarningsFinanceFinancial Markets
Published
05 Aug 2026 22:08
News subject
Deals and strategy
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#39Not directional
The Business JournalsDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy reveals details on $3.2 billion data center power project, its first in Texas

NRG Energy has announced details of a $3.2 billion data center power project in Texas, marking its first such venture in the state. This announcement comes just a day after Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a halt on data center approvals pending a state audit. NRG plans for this to be the first of several data center projects it intends to develop.

Energy TransportationTechnology
Published
05 Aug 2026 18:48
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#40Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

NRG logo sign in its headquarters building in By JHVEPhoto With a market cap of $24.7 billion, NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) provides retail electricity, energy management, smart home solutions, and carbon management services across the United States and Canada. Through multiple segments, it serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers while operating a diversified portfolio of fossil fuel and renewable energy generation assets and engaging in energy trading and related financial products. Shares of the Houston, Texas-based company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 we

EarningsEarnings SurprisePrice TargetRatingsUtilities
Published
05 Aug 2026 12:25
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 25.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4139Tone
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy, Inc. Stock 12โ€‘Month Price Target Cut to $200.62, Implies 45% Upside

NRG Energy, Inc.'s average 12-month price target has been adjusted to $200.62 from $201.88, reflecting a potential upside of 45% based on its August 3 closing price. This target is derived from estimates by 16 analysts, with forecasts ranging from $165 to $267 per share. The consensus rating from 18 analysts remains a "Buy," with 15 buy ratings, 2 holds, and 1 sell.

Financial Markets
Published
05 Aug 2026 05:08
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Analyst downgrade
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 33/100
30-day weight
<0.1% of the score ยท 25.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#42Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Inc (NRG) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Landmark 1. ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: August 04, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points NRG Energy Inc (NYSE:NRG) announced a landmark 1.2 GW 'bring your own power' project with a leading global cloud and AI hyperscaler, potentially expanding to 2.4 GW, which aligns with its strategy for large load growth. The project's commercial structure ensures 95% of free cash flow is supported by capacity payments, independent of data center utilization, with fuel and operating costs recovered separately,

Balance SheetDividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareEnergyFree Cash Flow
Published
04 Aug 2026 21:01
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.1d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#4374Tone
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) swings to Q2 profit after $10,583M LSP Portfolio acquisition

NRG Energy reported a swing to profit in Q2 2026 with net income of $506 million, a significant improvement from a $104 million loss in Q2 2025. This was largely driven by an increase in revenue to $7,481 million, up from $6,740 million, following the $10.583 billion acquisition of the LSP Portfolio. The acquisition boosted NRG's generation capacity by approximately 13 GW and expanded its presence in key markets, though it also led to a substantial increase in total debt to $23.388 billion and higher interest expenses.

EarningsEnergy TransportationMergers And Acquisitions
Published
04 Aug 2026 20:08
News subject
Deals and strategy
Why this score
Loss narrowed, Improving financial comparison
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 52/100
30-day weight
3.8% of the score ยท 26.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#44Not directional
TradingViewDirect company coverageStored article

NRG ENERGY, INC. 2Q 2026: Revenue $7.48B, EPS $2.31โ€” 10-Q Summary

NRG ENERGY, INC. reported strong second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of $7.48 billion and net income of $506 million, a significant improvement from the prior year. This growth was driven by enhanced retail performance, increased energy and capacity contributions, and the expansion of its generation and demand-response capabilities, including the acquisition of LS Power. The company also progressed on new projects and adopted an integrated retail-generation model to reduce market volatility.

EarningsFinanceEnergy Transportation
Published
04 Aug 2026 20:08
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#45Not directional
TheEnergyMagDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Reports $7.48 Billion Q2 2026 Revenue, T.H. Wharton Peaker Plant Begins Operations

NRG Energy reported a Q2 2026 revenue of $7.48 billion, an increase from the previous year, despite a decrease in operating income. The company also announced the commercial operation of a new 415 MW natural gas-fueled peaker plant at its T.H. Wharton facility and an amendment to its $2.3 billion accounts receivables securitization facility. As of June 30, 2026, NRG Energy had significant long-term debt and 210 million shares of common stock outstanding.

EarningsEnergy Transportation
Published
04 Aug 2026 19:51
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4628Tone
Seeking AlphaDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy slumps to 52-week low after Q2 miss as interest costs climb (NRG:NYSE)

NRG Energy (NRG) shares fell 15.8% to a 52-week low after reporting Q2 adjusted earnings that missed Wall Street consensus estimates. The company's results were negatively impacted by higher interest expenses and other related costs.

EarningsEconomy MonetaryEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 19:36
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Large negative market reaction, Negative market reaction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 49/100
30-day weight
1.7% of the score ยท 26.1d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4740Tone
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) insider to sell 11145 shares after recent 20000-share sale

An insider at NRG Energy Inc., Virginia Kinney, plans to sell 11,145 shares of common stock, valued at $1,542,022.20, through Raymond James and Associates on or after July 18, 2026. These shares were acquired as compensation on January 2, 2026. This planned sale follows a previous transaction on June 15, 2026, where 20,000 shares were sold, generating aggregate proceeds of $2,550,162.00.

EarningsFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 18:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 36/100
30-day weight
0.9% of the score ยท 26.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#48Not directional
seekingalpha.comDirect company coverageStored article

NRG outlines 1.2 gw Texas BYOP project targeting $500M annual adjusted EBITDA and late 2029 COD

Earnings Call Insights: NRG Energy (NRG) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * "We are aligned on the principal commercial terms with the leading global cloud and AI hyperscaler, including their capital commitment to support 1.2 gigawatts of new generation in Texas with the potential to expand to 2.4 gigawatts." (President, CEO & Director Robert Gaudette) * "NRG plans to develop, own and operate the new combined cycle gas plant." (President Gaudette) "The project's initial term is at least 15 years from commercial operation with potential for extensions." (President Gaudette) * "At full operation, we expe

Balance SheetEarningsEnergyFree Cash FlowGuidanceNet Income
Published
04 Aug 2026 17:44
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4940Tone
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NRG) insider files to sell 20,000 shares worth $3.9M

NRG Energy insider Virginia Kinney has filed a Form 144/A notice to sell 20,000 shares of common stock, valued at approximately $3.9 million, on or after June 15, 2026. These shares were acquired as compensation between January 2025 and January 2026. The filing also notes Kinney's prior sale of 5,000 shares on March 16, 2026, for proceeds of $783,194.

FinanceFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 17:40
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Institutional or insider selling
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 33/100
30-day weight
<0.1% of the score ยท 26.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#50Not directional
BigGo FinanceDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Beats Revenue Estimates but EPS Misses; Shares Rise Premarket

NRG Energy reported mixed second-quarter results, missing EPS estimates at $1.49 but exceeding revenue expectations with $7.48 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year. Despite the earnings miss, shares rose 2.55% premarket, driven by the revenue beat and progress on its "Bring Your Own Power" data center strategy, including a new 1.2 GW gas facility in Texas. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth initiatives.

EarningsEarnings EstimateEarnings ReleaseEarnings ReportEarnings SurpriseEnergy Transportation
Published
04 Aug 2026 15:05
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Missed expectations
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.3d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#51Not directional
nasdaq.comDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Reports Net Income In Q2; Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

(RTTNews) - NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) reported net income of $506 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of $104 million, a year earlier. On a per-share basis, NRG reported GAAP profit of $2.31 versus a loss of $0.62. Adjusted net income for the second quarter reached $315 million versus $339 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.22 billion, up from $909 milllion, previous year. Adjusted earnings per share declined to $1.49 from $1.73 year-over-year. Revenue increased to $7.48 billion from $6.74 billion, prior year. NRG reaffirmed its guidance

DividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareEnergyEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 12:52
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Operating deterioration, Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#52Not directional
www.marketscreener.comDirect company coverageStored article

Earnings Flash (NRG) NRG Energy, Inc. Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $1.49 per Share

NRG Energy, Inc. reported its Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.49 per share. The company also announced Q2 revenue of $7.48 billion, surpassing FactSet's estimate of $7.31 billion. Furthermore, NRG Energy expects a full-year 2026 adjusted EPS range of $7.90 - $9.90, compared to FactSet's estimate of $9.21.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 12:01
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#5375Tone
Investing.com South AfricaDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy stock rises 2% on revenue beat despite earnings miss

NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $1.49, missing analyst estimates, but revenue of $7.48 billion slightly exceeded expectations. Shares rose 2.55% in pre-market trading, and the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance. The company also advanced its "Bring Your Own Power" data center strategy and achieved commercial operations at its T.H. Wharton facility.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 11:48
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations, Operating growth
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 52/100
30-day weight
2% of the score ยท 26.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#54Not directional
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NRG Energy posts Q2 2026 GAAP net income $506M, reaffirming 2026 guidance

NRG Energy reported a GAAP net income of $506 million and GAAP basic EPS of $2.32 for Q2 2026, reaffirming its full-year 2026 guidance. The company also announced an Adjusted EBITDA of $1,217 million and made significant progress on its "Bring Your Own Power" data center strategy and Texas Energy Fund projects, including bringing a new 415 MW facility online. NRG maintained strong liquidity and outlined its capital return plan for 2026, targeting $1.0 billion in share repurchases and approximately $407 million in dividends.

EarningsEnergy Transportation
Published
04 Aug 2026 11:47
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#5566Tone
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) swings to Q2 profit and reaffirms 2026 guidance

NRG Energy reported strong Q2 2026 results, swinging to a GAAP net income of $506 million from a $104 million loss year-over-year, and reaffirming its full-year 2026 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS, and Free Cash Flow before Growth Investments. The company also advanced its "Bring Your Own Power" data center strategy with a 1.2 GW CCGT project framework in Texas and plans to return $1.0 billion to shareholders via share repurchases and $407 million in dividends in 2026. Despite overall positive performance, total liquidity declined due to the acquisition of LS Power assets, and the Texas segment's Adjusted EBITDA decreased due to higher supply costs and mild weather.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinance
Published
04 Aug 2026 11:38
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Loss narrowed
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 42/100
30-day weight
1% of the score ยท 26.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#56Not directional
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NRG Energy Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance

Reaffirming 2026 guidance ranges Advancing Bring Your Own Power strategy with hyperscaler for 1.2 GW CCGT in Texas Achieved commercial operations at 415 MW T.H. Wharton facility, NRG's first new build generation asset in nearly a decade; remaining two Texas Energy Fund projects on time and on budget HOUSTON, August 04, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and reports GAAP Net Income of $506 million, GAAP Earnings per Share (EPS) โ€” basic of $2.32, and GAAP Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $1,117

DividendsEarningsEnergyFinancial ResultsGuidanceRatings
Published
04 Aug 2026 11:32
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#57Not directional
Seeking AlphaDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy, Inc. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:NRG) 2026-08-04

Key Points Interested in NRG Energy, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. NRG reported strong Q2 results, with adjusted EBITDA up 34% year over year to $1.2 billion and free cash flow before growth reaching $1.025 billion. Growth was driven by the LS Power acquisition, higher PJM capacity values and Smart Home expansion, despite weaker Texas performance. NRG plans to develop a 1.2-GW Texas natural-gas plant for an unnamed hyperscaler, targeting late 2029 operations. The $3.2 billion project is expected to generate at least $500 million in annual adjusted EBITDA and benefit from capacity

Balance SheetDividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareEnergyFree Cash Flow
Published
04 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#58Not directional
Stock TitanDirect company coverageStored article

NRG and a Cloud and AI Hyperscaler Align on Planned 1.2 GW Texas Plant

NRG Energy announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting a GAAP Net Income of $506 million and reaffirming its 2026 financial guidance. The company also confirmed an alignment with a leading global cloud and AI hyperscaler for a planned 1.2 GW combined cycle natural gas generation facility in Texas, as part of its "Bring Your Own Power" strategy. Additionally, NRG achieved commercial operations at its T.H. Wharton facility, its first new generation asset in nearly a decade, and made significant progress on its capital allocation plan including share repurchases and dividends.

EarningsEnergy TransportationTechnology
Published
04 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 26.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#5920Tone
Market sourceDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Shares Advance Despite Earnings Miss as Revenue Tops Forecasts

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) reported stronger-than-expected revenue of $7.48 billion in Q2 2026, surpassing forecasts, despite an earnings miss with $1.49 per share against an estimated $1.82. The company's shares rose 2.55% in pre-market trading, and management reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance. NRG also highlighted progress in its "Bring Your Own Power" data center strategy, including a new 1.2-gigawatt natural gas facility in Texas.

EarningsEnergy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
04 Aug 2026 07:00
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 57/100
30-day weight
1.1% of the score ยท 26.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6066Tone
MarketWatchDirect company coverageStored article

NRG Energy Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) increased by 3.48% to $138.47 on Monday, marking its third consecutive day of gains. This performance outpaced the broader market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 1.48% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.32% on a strong trading day.

Energy TransportationFinancial Markets
Published
03 Aug 2026 17:00
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Institutional or insider buying
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 39/100
30-day weight
<0.1% of the score ยท 27.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated

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