From Zacks Investment Research: 2025-06-05 14:30:00

NRG Energy Inc. is showing a sustained bullish price trend, trading above its 50-day and 200-day SMAs. Strong earnings, data center demand, and acquisitions are driving NRG’s growth momentum. The company’s ROE exceeds peers, and it aims for 7-9% annual dividend growth long-term. NRG has outperformed the Utility-Electric Power industry, Utilities sector, and S&P 500 over the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NRG’s 2025 and 2026 earnings per share has increased in the last 60 days. NRG Energy has a history of surpassing earnings expectations, with an average surprise of 27.41%.

NRG’s Return on Equity (ROE) is better than the industry average, indicating efficient use of shareholders’ funds. The company’s current dividend is $1.76 per share, with a target annual growth rate of 7-9%. NRG Energy’s shares are trading at a premium compared to the industry average. With improving earnings estimates and positive ROE, NRG remains a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) utility. Consider waiting for a better entry point due to the premium valuation.



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