NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Utilities · Current price $153.68 (-1.22%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | Carly Davenport | Goldman Sachs | $197.00 | +28.2% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Shahriar Pourreza | Wells Fargo | $206.00 | +34.0% |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Shahriar Pourreza | Wells Fargo | $202.00 | +31.4% |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Julien Dumoulin-Smith | Jefferies | $198.00 | +28.8% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Angie Storozynski | Seaport Global | $202.00 | +31.4% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Nicholas Campanella | Barclays | $197.00 | +28.2% |
| May 14, 2025 | James Thalacker | BMO Capital | $167.00 | +8.7% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | James Thalacker | BMO Capital | $94.00 | -38.8% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | James Thalacker | BMO Capital | $90.00 | -41.4% |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Julien Dumoulin-Smith | Jefferies | $78.00 | -49.2% |
| May 28, 2024 | David Arcaro | Morgan Stanley | $83.00 | -46.0% |
| May 9, 2022 | Stephen Byrd | Morgan Stanley | $46.00 | -70.1% |
Top Analysts Covering NRG
NRG vs Sector & Market
| Metric | NRG | Utilities Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +26.2% | +49.6% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 39.01 | -3.58 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $32.29B | $35.13B | $37.97B | 7 |
| 2027-12-31 | $33.28B | $36.32B | $39.37B | 7 |
| 2028-03-31 | $12.21B | $13.00B | $13.67B | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $9.07B | $9.65B | $10.15B | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $10.46B | $11.14B | $11.71B | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $11.35B | $12.08B | $12.71B | 1 |
| 2029-03-31 | $6.88B | $7.32B | $7.70B | 2 |
| 2029-06-30 | $7.22B | $7.69B | $8.08B | 1 |
| 2029-09-30 | $7.84B | $8.34B | $8.77B | 1 |
| 2029-12-31 | $6.77B | $7.20B | $7.57B | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $35.83B | $39.64B | $44.64B | 4 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $7.93 | $9.40 | $10.14 | 7 |
| 2027-12-31 | $8.43 | $11.42 | $13.52 | 8 |
| 2028-03-31 | $4.12 | $4.47 | $4.77 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.44 | $2.65 | $2.83 | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $3.81 | $4.13 | $4.41 | 2 |
| 2028-12-31 | $3.41 | $3.70 | $3.94 | 3 |
| 2029-03-31 | $4.39 | $4.77 | $5.09 | 2 |
| 2029-06-30 | $3.55 | $3.85 | $4.11 | 1 |
| 2029-09-30 | $4.70 | $5.10 | $5.44 | 1 |
| 2029-12-31 | $3.30 | $3.59 | $3.83 | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $15.73 | $17.98 | $20.93 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for NRG?
The consensus among 6 analysts covering NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is Buy with an average price target of $196.43.
What is the highest price target for NRG?
The highest price target for NRG is $206.00, set by Shahriar Pourreza at Wells Fargo on 2026-01-20.
What is the lowest price target for NRG?
The lowest price target for NRG is $46.00, set by Stephen Byrd at Morgan Stanley on 2022-05-09.
How many analysts cover NRG?
6 analysts have issued ratings for NRG Energy, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is NRG a buy or sell right now?
Based on 6 analyst ratings, NRG has a consensus rating of Buy (2.33/5) with a +26.2% upside to the consensus target of $196.43.
What are the earnings estimates for NRG?
Analysts estimate NRG will report EPS of $9.40 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $35.13B.
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